The Toledo Opera has announced its 2026-27 season featuring two productions. Toledo Opera General Director James M. Norman said, “Bringing Verdi’s ‘Aida’ back to our stage for the first time in more than a decade is a thrilling homecoming, and pairing it with ‘HMS Pinafore’—our first Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in over twenty years—shows the exciting breadth of what Toledo {…}
Toledo Opera has announced two major events to get audiences excited for its forthcoming production of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love.” First up is “Get Into the Spirit of Opera” alongside Toledo Spirits on Jan. 29, 2026 starting at 5:30 p.m. local time. The event serves as a preview for the Donizetti classic and includes signature cocktails created by Toledo {…}
Toledo Opera is set to present Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” for the first time since 1985. The opera, which is set to be performed on Feb. 13 and 15, 2026 at the Valentine Theatre will be conducted J. Ernest Green. Ian Silverman directs the production which will star David Walton, Marnie Breckenridge, and Jason Budd. The cast is rounded out {…}
Toledo Opera has announced it will host its annual fundraising gala, Opera Gala Route 250. The gala will be held at the Millbury Classic Cars & Trucks Museum on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year’s event introduces a new setting and format for Toledo Opera’s signature fundraiser and guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum, enjoy a retro {…}
Toledo Opera will present its annual “OPERAtunity Day” on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. The event concludes that evening with “Triviata Night” at Toledo Spirits, featuring a general-knowledge trivia competition with an operatic twist. With only 18 percent of Toledo Opera’s annual budget derived from ticket sales, OPERAtunity Day encourages community members to be a part of supporting such key initiatives {…}
Toledo Opera will present “Opera Cabaret” on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Toledo Opera offices. The evening will feature performances by the Toledo Opera Resident Artists and members of the Toledo Opera Chorus and is free and open to the public. Hosted by Toledo Opera Artistic Director Kevin Bylsma, Opera Cabaret offers audiences an informal evening {…}
Toledo Opera will present a free community performance of “The Bear Who Couldn’t Fish” on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time at Epworth United Methodist Church in Toledo. The original children’s opera with music by Matthew Fossa and a libretto by Joshua Borths tells the story of a young bear learning perseverance and respect for nature through {…}
Toledo Opera is teaming up with the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) to present two free LocalEyes tours on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. at the museum. The program coincides with Toledo Opera’s upcoming production of Bizet’s “Carmen.” Each LocalEyes tour pairs a TMA docent with a guest curator—an artist, professor, musician, or community member—who {…}
Toledo Opera and Handmade Toledo are set to present “Unmasking Carmen: A Toledo Opera Tuesday Talk.” The event, set for Sept. 30, 2025 at Handmade Toledo, will feature a live panel discussion in which artists discuss the famed Bizet opera in the modern context. Among the panelists will be filmmaking instructor and theatre director Megan Aherne; Toledo Resident Artists Rachel {…}
Toledo Opera and Toledo Spirits will join forces for “Get Into the Spirit of Opera” on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Toledo Spirits Company. The event celebrates Toledo Opera’s upcoming production of Carmen with an evening of music, craft cocktails, and community. Guests will enjoy signature drinks created by Toledo Spirits, live performances from {…}
Toledo Opera has launched its “Scene Setters” Initiative, a new program aimed at building greater anticipation for its upcoming productions. The inaugural group will spotlight “Carmen.” The program will feature local arts enthusiasts, influencers, and tastemakers, all of whom will attend dress rehearsals of Toledo Opera productions and share their experiences with their networks. The Scene Setters for “Carmen” include {…}