A new youth opera full of swashbuckling fun, daring escapades, and a timeless story of justice and courage that reminds us all to “lead with love.” Performed by the talented artists of our Youth Opera Project, this family-friendly production brings the legend to life with energy and imagination.

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Robin Hood

Kentucky Opera

Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony join forces for a celebration of American music and dance. Don’t miss the world premiere of a choreographic concerto, the brainchild of 10 21st-century composers and choreographers.  

American Dance Odyssey

New World Center

The Festival is proud to bring former Artistic & General Director Francesca Zambello’s acclaimed original production of Odyssey to the Alice Busch Opera Theater for the first time. Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke’s take on Homer’s epic tale is led by two members of the Young Artist Program who serve as “Bards” and features the Glimmerglass Youth Ensemble. The first of six youth operas (and counting) commissioned by the Festival, Odyssey has traveled to stages across the country in the years following its premiere to standing-room crowds in 2015. Packed with rollicking choruses, tender ballads, and an irresistible siren song, this one-hour opera for all ages offers an engaging, fast-paced introduction to one of the greatest epics of all time.

Odyssey

Alice Busch Opera Theater

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Yining Xie is a student of Robin Rice.

Yining Xie, Soprano

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

The young choristers of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus will be the stars of Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke’s full-length opera Odyssey. Homer’s epic tale of a hero’s journey home has been wedded to the singing voice in Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke’s action-packed, colorful operatic rendition.

Detroit Opera Youth Chorus: Odyssey

Detroit Opera House

Joshua Vavases (M.M. '23) presents a voice recital.

Student Recital: Joshua Vavases, Voice

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Step into Sherwood Forest this summer! Pacific Opera Victoria’s Youth Summer Performance Program offers ages 8–18 the chance to perform in Robin Hood. Work with professionals, build confidence onstage, and be part of an unforgettable adventure—no experience required.

Youth Summer Performance Program: Robin Hood by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke

Pacific Opera Victoria

Continuing Glimmerglass’s proud tradition of sharing opera for and with young people, the 2026 season will feature a new production of Robin Hood, which Francesca Zambello commissioned for the Festival and directed in 2017. When the law of the land is corrupt, what’s an honest citizen to do? In the absence of the King, the Sheriff has seized the country’s assets for himself and his cronies. Robin Hood is the unlikely leader of a band of ordinary folks doing their best to survive in the forest until just rule returns to the land. This season, Robin Hood will take the mainstage at the Alice Busch Opera Theater, giving local youth performers the opportunity to collaborate with Festival artists and creative teams. 

Ben Moore

Events

Upcoming events

17 - 19 Jul, 2026

Youth Summer Performance Program: Robin Hood by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke · Pacific Opera Victoria

2 - 7 Aug, 2026

Robin Hood · Glimmerglass Festival

Past events

6 - 7 Jun, 2026

Robin Hood · Kentucky Opera

17 - 19 Apr, 2026

American Dance Odyssey · New World Symphony

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