Toledo Opera continues to celebrate its recent production of “South Pacific” by showcasing “Voices of Valor: A Post-South Pacific Town Hall.” The event, scheduled for Feb. 25, 2025 at The Jefferson Center, will feature a panel of experts relating their stories of service and insights into the role of community in civic practice. Panelists include Teresa Fedor, member of the {…}
The Toledo Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. The season will feature two main stage productions. In a statement, Toledo Opera general director James M. Norman said, “We are thrilled to announce a season filled with passion, romance, and timeless music. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Carmen, we honor Bizet’s masterpiece with a production that highlights its enduring {…}
Toledo Opera is set to hold a special talk to highlight its upcoming production of “South Pacific.” The company will host “Roots and Route: A South Pacific Tuesday Talk” on Feb. 4, 2025, at The Toledo Lucas County Public Library. The free panel discussion will feature Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori, Consul General of Japan in Detroit; Mary Kamidoi, a survivor of {…}
Toledo Opera and Toledo Spirits are teaming up for the latest edition of “Get into the Spirit of Opera” on Jan. 30, 2025. This time around, the showcase at The Toledo Spirits Company on North Summit Street will provide a preview of the company’s upcoming production of “South Pacific.” As the company has done in past iterations of the program, {…}
Toledo Opera has rebranded its outdoor series to “Opera ‘Round Town.” iHeart Media, Inc. will be the presenting sponsor for the series. The series features several community concerts across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, most of them showcasing the talents of Toledo Opera’s Resident Artists. In 2024, the series features performances at Wildwood Preserve Metro Park for three Wednesdays in {…}
Toledo Opera is set to perform Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific.” The work will be presented on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, 2025, at the Valentine Theatre. “South Pacific” will be presented at the Toledo Opera for the first time in its 66 years and will star soprano Claire Leyden in her Toledo Opera debut as Nellie Forbush. She will {…}
Toledo Opera has announced a program to offer veterans complimentary tickets for its production of “South Pacific.” Per an official press release, the company will provide 30 tickets for each performance to veterans “in recognition of their service and sacrifice.” “We are deeply honored to offer complimentary tickets to our veterans. This timeless musical, with its themes of courage, love, {…}
Toledo Opera is set to host “OPERAtunity Day” on Nov. 21, 2024. The evening will aim to raise $50,000 to help the company expand its education and outreach programs, touching operagoers of all ages across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The day will include a “Triviata Night” at Toledo Spirits Company starting at 6 p.m. featuring Toledo Opera General Director {…}
Toledo Opera and Toledo Spirits are teaming up for “Get into the Spirit of Opera” on Oct. 3, 2024. The showcase will feature members of the upcoming “Tosca” cast as they serenade audience members at The Toledo Spirits Company on North Summit Street. There will also be a drawing for two tickets to the upcoming “Tosca” performance on Oct. 18, {…}
(Image provided by Toledo Opera) Toledo Opera is set to bring back “Opera Outdoors.” The weekly performances will take place at the Wildwood Preserve Metropark starting on Sept. 11, 2024 and will feature soprano Sarah Rachel Bacani, mezzo-soprano Emily Cotten, tenor Brady DelVecchio, baritone Robbie Raso, and pianist Alessandro “Alex” Rotundo. “Music in nature is a beautiful combination,” said Scott {…}
Toledo Opera has been approved for a $15,000 Ignite Grant award from Ohio Humanities. The funds awarded will support Toledo Opera’s 2024-25 mainstage season, titled “Love and War,” as well as help to grow and diversify its audience. Specifically, the funds will aid in producing and developing deeply researched, engaging, and immersive material for the “Opera Out of the Box” {…}