Opera Steamboat, in partnership with Piknik Theatre, will present the Opera Cowgirls in concert at the newly completed Branham Strawberry Park Amphitheater in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on July 3, 2026. The performance marks one of the first public events at the new outdoor venue, which Piknik Theatre recently brought to completion. The Opera Cowgirls are an alt-country ensemble founded by {…}
Opera Steamboat has announced a one-night collaborative performance with Opera Colorado on May 21, 2026 at the Art Depot in Steamboat Springs. The evening will feature a program of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” alongside a selection of arias and ensembles, showcasing Artists in Residence from Opera Colorado’s Opera on Tour program. The cast features three returning artists. {…}
Opera Steamboat and Wildhorse Cinema + Arts have announced a list upcoming collaborations. “Opera Meets Rave: The Ultimate Sonic Mashup” is a “electric playground where soaring arias meet pulse-pounding beats” led by DJ Justin. The unique set blends the drama of opera with the high energy of rave. This event is scheduled for May 23, at 7 p.m. Up next, {…}
Colorado’s Opera Steamboat has unveiled its 2025 season. First up is “Spirituals in Motion” featuring La’Shelle Allen. The performance will take place at the Bud Werner Memorial Library. Performance Date: March 15, 2025 Next is “Falling in Love” with Cree Carrico and Aaron McAllister, also at the Bud Werner Memorial Library. Performance Date: Sept. 26, 2025 Finally, the season ends with “All {…}
Opera Steamboat has announced four new members to the Board of Directors. The new members include soprano Hilary Ginther, soprano Solveig Olsen, business consultant Richard A. Spires, and professional snowboarder Spencer Tamblyn. Ginther has had a professional career in the U.S. and abroad while Olsen has performed with Chicago Opera Theatre, Caramoor Festival, Santa Fe Symphony, and New Millennium Orchestra, {…}
Opera Steamboat will present a screening of “Everest – A Graphic Novel Opera” on Oct. 22, 2024 at the Bud Werner Memorial Library. The screening will showcase the new film production by Opera Parallèle. The one-act opera by Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer focuses on the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster during which several mountaineers died after a severe storm hit {…}
Opera Steamboat has unveiled its 2024 season which will feature two productions. First up is a production of “Brundibár” by composer Hans Krása and librettist Adolf Hoffmeister. The first performance will take place at Colorado Mountain College with the second scheduled for The Depot Art Center. Performance Dates: March 16 & 17, 2024 Then comes “Welcome to the Madness” by composer {…}
Opera Steamboat has announced the appointment of Julie Maykowski as its General Director and CEO. Maykowski comes to the company with experiences at several organizations including Kentucky Opera, Sarasota Opera, Arizona Opera, Florida Grand Opera, and Beth Morrison Projects. She begins her tenure on Dec. 1 and is set to produce the world premiere of the Opera Steamboat commission “Welcome {…}
Opera Steamboat has announced its 2023 season. The company revealed that it will present performances of Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” and Missy Mazzoli’s “Proving Up” between August 5 and 13, 2023. The mainstage productions will take place at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp. The organization also revealed that it would be shifting direction and will start to pay participants {…}
Colorado-based Opera Steamboat is set to present “As One” in a production featuring an all-transgender team. The opera by Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell, and Kimberly Reed will star Lucas Book as Hannah Younger and Nikola Printz as Hannah Older. Eden Lane will direct while Alexandra Enyart will conduct. This is the first time in the opera’s history that all members {…}
This weekend features two important performances from one company, including a major world premiere and the revival of the first opera composed by a woman. Other major highlights include a concert with rising stars, a concert of a repertory gem, and a modern opera that deserves great attention. Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble – La Liberazione di Ruggiero This production of the {…}
