Union Avenue Opera prepares for its inaugural “One-Act Festival: Exploring Identity and Injustice Through Opera.” The new fall initiative will bring two contemporary operas to the stage, “dwb” (“driving while black”) by Susan Kander and Roberta Gumbel, and “As One” by Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell, and Kimberly Reed. This year’s theme, “Exploring Identity and Injustice Through Opera,” invites audiences into {…}
(Image Provided by Union Avenue Opera) St. Louis’ Union Avenue Opera has confirmed that despite the damages to its artistic home, the company will move forward with its 31st Festival Season this summer. The organization revealed that a structural engineer gave the green-light to hang a lighting grid in the sanctuary of the Union Avenue Christian Church which had been {…}
Union Avenue Opera plans to move forward with its upcoming season despite damage to the Union Avenue Christian Church, the company’s home for 30 years. Per a series of updates on its official website on Friday, May 16, 2025, the St. Louis-based company revealed that the church had taken sustained damage during a severe weather event in the area. On {…}
The 2025 season for Union Avenue Opera is announced. Brooklyn Snow, Trevor Martin, Steve Isom, Paul Houghtaling, Charles Calotta, Jennifer Theby-Quinn, Donna Weinsting, Javi Ojeda, and Bradley J. Behrmann perform in “My Fair Lady” conducted by Scott Schoonover. Annamaria Pileggi directs. Performance Dates: July 5, 6, 11, 12, 2025 A double bill of Cipullo’s “Josephine” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” is next. {…}
St. Louis’ Union Avenue Opera has unveiled its 2024 season, the 30th in the company’s history. “It is wonderful to kick off our 30th season and look back on all the incredible work by many that has brought us to this point” said Founding Artistic Director Scott Schoonover in an official press statement. “Thirty promises to be a grand season {…}
St. Louis’ Union Avenue Opera is set to host a concert to celebrate the announcement of its 30th anniversary series. The event, set for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, will be hosted by Artistic Director Scott Schoonover, who will announce the new season. There will be performances by Marsha Thompson, Meroë Khalia Adeeb (Governess) and James Stevens (Peter Quint) from the {…}
Missouri’s Union Avenue Opera has announced the programming for its 29th festival season. “Season 29 is shaping up to be something special for Union Avenue Opera,” said Founding Artistic Director Scott Schoonover in an official press announcement. “We rarely get to perform operas that delve into the psychological thriller genre and Britten’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’ (original book by {…}
Union Avenue Opera has announced its 2022 summer lineup. The St. Louis, MO-based company will open its festival season with Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” The famed work will star Robert Garner in the title role, Zoya Gramagin as Tatiana, William Davenport as Lensky, and Melissa Wilson as Olga. Other cast members include Victoria Carmichael, Debbie Stinson, Andrew W. Potter, Marc Schapman, {…}
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 {…}
One major opera staple is on this weekend’s list. But the rest are all made up of 20th and 21st century operas, including two works making their world premieres. Here are our top five operas to see this weekend (in alphabetical order by company). Chautauqua Opera Company – The Ghosts of Versailles For one night only, Chautauqua Opera will showcase {…}
Many of the major productions of the last few weeks continue going strong as we enter mid-August, though there are a few new ones to check out. As was the case with last weekend, we will provide with three recommendations this weekend instead of the customary five. Queens Without Boundaries – Cornelia Cafe, NY Budding composer Felix Jarrar will showcase {…}