Stage Director

The big, bad wolf is on his way, so it’s time for our three little pigs—Despina, Cherubino, and little Don Giovanni—to build houses to withstand all his huffing and puffing! Luckily, the power of song is on their side (Mozart arias, to be precise)—plus their library cards give them access to all the information they need about home construction! A terrific 30-minute, kid-friendly opera!

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The Three Little Pigs Family Opera

AT&T Performing Arts Center

The magic of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s children’s story jumps off the page and onto the stage in this charming production created especially for young audiences. Watch the little prince and his pilot friend learn important lessons about caring and friendship from wondrous creatures including a fox, a snake, and a very chatty rose! A 50-minute family version of the full-length opera, featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra!

The Little Prince Family Opera

Audience favorite Pépito" class="css-u850">Pépito is back! The lovely and faithful Manuelita is at the center of this smalltown love story, and despite being pursued by local suitors, she insists on keeping her marriage promise to Pépito, who is away at war. Manuelita’s resolve is tested as new discoveries come to light, but a happy ending ensues, with lots of fun and surprising plot twists and turns along the way. The Dallas Opera Orchestra is joined by a fabulous cast for this one-act, English-language opera packed with gorgeous singing and beautiful music.

Pépito

True to the classic tale, our three little pigs prepare to build their separate houses to withstand an impending visit by the hungry wolf. Only this time, the pigs are named for famous characters in Mozart operas (Despina, Cherubino, and Don Giovanni!) and they sing their little hearts out as they debate the merits of straw, sticks, and brick as building materials. (Spoiler alert—Despina prevails because of a research trip to the library!)

The Three Little Pigs

Get out your pencils—you’ll want to keep track of this one! Manuelita loves Pépito, but he’s away at war. She captures the attention of many, but she is determined to be true to her love. That is, until a letter arrives from Pépito and turns everything topsy turvy! This one-act comedy is full of fun, charm, and delightful music.

Join us for this special performance, sung in English, and designed for audiences aged 3 and up! Pépito is just under 60 minutes (with no intermission!), making this the perfect family show! All seating is general admission at the beautiful Winspear Opera House.

Three little goats are heading home after a day of play, but a mean billy goat blocks their way and steals one of their toys. How will our heroes get across the bridge and beat the bully once and for all?

Join us for this special performance, sung in English, and designed for audiences aged 3 and up! The Billy Goats Gruff is approximately 35 minutes (with no intermission!), making this the perfect family show! All seating is general admission at the beautiful Winspear Opera House.

Stage Director

Ryan Lescalleet

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Feb 28, 2026

The Three Little Pigs Family Opera · Dallas Opera

Feb 15, 2026

The Little Prince Family Opera · Dallas Opera

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