As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, Detroit Opera invites you to Apartment House 1776, a revolutionary, immersive operatic experience staged inside the galleries of the Cranbrook Art Museum. Originally conceived by John Cage for the US bicentennial in 1976, Apartment House 1776 places you at the crossroads of the nation’s colonial foundations, imagined as a chorus of voices drifting from apartment windows. Listen, share, and consider how the multiplicity of 1776 still resonates today. No two audience members will have the same experience!

Apartment House 1776

Cranbrook Art Museum

For the first time ever, the Detroit Opera Resident Artists will have the opportunity to perform individualized American Songbook material for the Cabaret 313 patrons. The Resident Artist Program is led by renowned opera coach and pianist Nathalie Doucet, Detroit Opera’s Head of Music. The program offers individualized study to cater to the unique needs of each artist and aligns with the country’s top training programs. Detroit Opera serves as a nurturing home for these rising stars, supporting and helping them achieve their full potential in the highly competitive opera industry.

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Detroit Opera Resident Artists – What Songs Are Made For!

Detroit Opera House

The Handmaid’s Tale serves as a cautionary tale that forces reflection on whether America's core values—freedom and separation of church and state—are at risk.

Travis Leon Williams

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21 - 24 May, 2026

Apartment House 1776 · Detroit Opera

May 2, 2026

Detroit Opera Resident Artists – What Songs Are Made For! · Cabaret 313

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