Shepherdstown Opera House

05/28/2026

Why see Greater Tuna?

• Three actors playing 20+ roles
• Lightning-fast costume changes
• Big laughs + sharp satire
• A “whirlwind” theatrical experience

If you want a night out that’s actually fun, this is it!

📅 June 12–21
🎟️ TICKETS: https://operahouselive.com/jun-12-21-live-theater-greater-tuna/

05/28/2026

Hey live music fans - enjoy TWO great bands from Maryland at the Shepherdstown Opera House on Friday May 29 7:30 pm for just $12 advance/$15 door:

Opening with Sleepers - high-energy double-guitar jam rock band.

Main act: Jamie Turner & Those Relevators. a full dose of high-energy Blues Rock. Expect fiery guitar work, deep grooves, soulful vocals, and a set packed with modern blues, classic influences, and extended jams that keep things loud, loose, and alive.

05/26/2026

🎟️ Don’t wait on tickets for Greater Tuna!

📅 Performances:
Fri, June 12 at 7 PM (Pay-What-You-Can)
Sat, June 13 at 7 PM
Sun, June 14 at 3 PM
Fri, June 19 at 7 PM
Sat, June 20 at 7 PM
Sun, June 21 at 3 PM

Limited run = limited seats. Buying tickets in advance saves you money!
🎭 This is the final production of Town Run Theater Company’s 25–26 season. It's a great time to catch them before the season wraps!

Plan ahead: https://operahouselive.com/jun-12-21-live-theater-greater-tuna/

05/25/2026

A small piece of Shepherdstown Opera House history 🎹

This American-made Schumann upright piano dates to 1911--just one year after the Shepherdstown Opera House was built in 1910. A piano like this would once have provided musical accompaniment near the stage during the theater’s earliest years.

Today, the piano sits in our lobby for visitors to admire, though the upper panel revealing its inner workings is opened only occasionally or by request.

There’s something special about experiencing history through real things: being inside the Opera House, seeing an old piano up close, and imagining the music and performances that once filled the room -- and still do!

Preservation Alliance of West Virginia

05/22/2026

If you’ve ever lived in a small town… you’re going to recognize someone in Greater Tuna. 😅

This “timeless” comedy takes on small-town stereotypes, politics, and personalities, with humor that’s as sharp as it is hilarious.

🎟️ TICKETS: https://operahouselive.com/jun-12-21-live-theater-greater-tuna/

05/22/2026

Rainy spring evening = perfect night for live blues at the Shepherdstown Opera House 🎶

Tonight 5/22 at 7:30 PM: Dara James & the Soul Disciples bring guitar-driven blues, soul, funk, and R&B to Shepherdstown for one night only.

If you love live music in an intimate listening room, this is a great chance to hear an award-winning trio up close.

Dara James was a semi-finalist in the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and the band’s performances blend powerful originals with fresh takes on artists like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and Hall & Oates.

Doors open at 7 PM

05/20/2026

Live Blues/Soul/R&B at the Opera House this Friday May 22 at 7:30 PM

Dara James and the Soul Disciples is an award-winning Central Virginia-based trio known for their powerhouse blend of blues, funk, R&B, and soul. The band features Dara James (Guitar, Vocals), Eric Franzen (Hammond Organ), and Jeff Louderback (Drums).

Their performances feature award-winning original songwriting alongside "refreshing" covers of classic rock and soul artists like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and Hall & Oates.

Tickets on sale now at OperaHouseLive.com

The group reached the semi-finals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in early 2026.

https://www.darajamesmusic.com/

Dara James and the Soul Disciples deliver powerful, soul-driven live music rooted in groove, grit, and heart. Explore music, tour dates, and more.

05/19/2026

👀 Meet the residents of Tuna…

From radio hosts and preachers to over-the-top townsfolk (and even a dog 🐶), Greater Tuna brings an entire town to life with just THREE performers.

It’s chaotic. It’s clever. And it moves FAST.

📅 June 12–21
🎟️ TICKETS: https://operahouselive.com/jun-12-21-live-theater-greater-tuna/

05/16/2026

😂 20 characters. 3 actors. 1 very strange town.

Greater Tuna is a high-energy, “affectionate yet dark satire” that dives into the eccentric citizens of Tuna, Texas, the third-smallest town in the state.

Expect rapid-fire costume changes, bold characters, and nonstop laughs.

📅 June 12–21
🎟️ TICKETS: https://operahouselive.com/jun-12-21-live-theater-greater-tuna/

05/15/2026

TONIGHT Friday May 15, 2026 🎬

We’re honored to welcome 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, to the Shepherdstown Opera House for a screening of 𝗢 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿, a film that celebrates the lives of three West Virginians who redefine what it means to be a pioneer.

As the Appalachian Heritage Festival prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary this September, Rachael will share an early look at what to look forward to at this year's Festival.

All proceeds from tonight’s event will support the Festival and its work preserving and celebrating Appalachian culture. Admission is pay-what-you-can.

7:30 PM • Shepherdstown Opera House (Doors open 7:00 PM)
Tickets/info: OperaHouseLive.com

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