Ohio University Opera Theater

03/28/2026

03/03/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the company of this weekend's Studio Opera featuring Purcell's Dido and Aneas and Heggie's At the Statue of Venus! The students did a wonderful job with this program!

Please join us later this spring (Friday, April 17) for our Classical Cabaret featuring songs from Broadway's Mega Musicals (Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, etc.).

Huge congratulations to Ohio University Opera Theater for their wonderful performances of Dido and Aeneas and At The Stature of Venus this past weekend!

02/20/2026

Join Ohio University Opera Theater for our Winter Studio Opera!

Ohio University Opera Theater
Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling and exceptional music with Ohio University Opera Theater’s production of Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Jake Heggie’s At the Statue of Venus.
Purcell’s tale of love, destiny, and betrayal meets Heggie’s humorous and heartwarming search for love. Two powerful stories - one unforgettable night of opera!
Performances:
Friday & Saturday, February 27–28
8:00 PM
Glidden Recital Hall

11/22/2025

We love taking opera into the schools! Or most recent performance, for a new school, featured in the lovely article. The grant reference was won by that launched the outreach program. We are proud to continue on with this project!

https://www.wvnews.com/rivercities/ohio-university-opera-theater-brings-colorful-story-to-southern-elementary/article_fd9d3269-a3d5-47e2-ad41-62d000972356.html?fbclid=IwVERTSAOO5GlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4bfZGFv0MswwuF5qvXBx4eEB2x4GZVVwkIidIvYNe5GZMkqx-5uX1QSNAS4A_aem_s6kA7wY0ka2qkui_Q0-POg

11/15/2025

It's your final chance to catch this AMAZING collaborative production at Ohio University! These students have done some incredible work and it would be a shame for you to miss it. Here are some production shots from our final rehearsal by the amazing James Hamilton from the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts.

This is the first collaboration of it's kind at OU. We have brought together students and faculty from the University School of Music, Ohio University’s School of Theater, and OHIO University School of Dance from the Ohio University Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts. It has been a privilege to be the producing entity for this project and we look forward to the next one.

11/14/2025

IT'S OPENING NIGHT!!!!!

These students have worked so hard for this production! Come join us in Memorial Auditorium at 8pm tonight and tomorrow to support their months of hard work.

$10 - General Admission

11/11/2025

Come join us...THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY at 8pm in Memorial Auditorium.

10/16/2025

Join Ohio University Opera Theater as we present our mainstage production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's epic musical CAROUSEL on Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 in Memorial Auditorium on Ohio University's campus. This is a production that you won't want to miss! This will be a show unlike any you've seen before.

The production features students and faculty from the Ohio University Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts including Ohio University School of Music, Ohio University’s School of Theater, and OHIO University School of Dance. We will also be joined on stage by the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra.

Please visit the following link to purchase your tickets now!
www.ohio.edu/event-tickets

We hope to see you there!

10/03/2025

Attention Voice Teachers & High School Music Educators!
Do you have a student dreaming of a future in vocal music? 🎶 We’re excited to invite them to the first-ever Ohio University Voice Day — a special event designed to give aspiring vocalists a glimpse into life at Ohio University School of Music!

Students will:
✅ Meet and work with faculty from Ohio University Voice Division, Ohio University Choral Studies, Ohio University Opera Theater
✅ Explore our vibrant vocal music programs
✅ Connect with current students and experience campus life

🎁 Plus, every participant receives:
OU swag & A complimentary ticket to the opening night of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel at Memorial Auditorium

📅 Don’t miss this inspiring day of music, mentorship, and opportunity.

🔗 Register now: ohio.edu/fine-arts/music/voice-day

04/11/2025

IT'S THE DAY OF THE SHOW!!!!! Join us this weekend, Friday and Saturday @ 7:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm for our hilarious production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Gondoliers." You'll have a wonderful time!

04/08/2025

THIS WEEKEND!!!! Gilbert & Sullivan are making their way back to Athens! The students involved in this production have worked so hard and are creating a really wonderful show. Please come out and support the work they're doing and have a laugh (or many of them) in the process. We how to see you there!!!

Tickets available at:
www.ohio.edu/event-tickets