Immerse yourself in the compelling narrative of Knoxville Opera's production of Byron Au Yong’s Stuck Elevator, scheduled for May 2025. This opera, directed by Keturah Stickann, is based on the dramatic true story of an immigrant delivery man trapped in an elevator. Through this intense and poignant experience, the production explores themes of personal struggle and resilience. A co-production with River & Rail Theatre, this opera promises to deliver a unique and impactful theatrical experience.

Stuck Elevator

Old City Performing Arts Center

The final part of IN Series’ Monteverdi trilogy, Poppea brings the composer’s most famous and audacious final opera of love, power, sex, and betrayal to life inspired by the performance tradition of South India, and specifically Bharatanatyam dance. This landmark production, running March 14-30 at Dupont Underground, St. Mark’s Capitol Hill and Baltimore Theatre Project, is of one of opera’s undisputed masterpieces. IN Series’ production will be a collaboration with Indo-American choreographer Hari Krishnan, whose work brilliantly combines the aesthetics of this traditional dance form with contemporary movement and questions of gender norms, and will feature original dance music composed by sitar player Ami Dang, and mridangam percussionist Rajna Swaminathan. The work will be directed and conducted by IN Series Artistic Director Timothy Nelson and feature a cast of local favorites and international artists known for their interpretations of opera of the Baroque. The INnovātiō Orchestra, IN Series’ own period baroque band, will blend music of South India in an evening of whirling passion, music, poetry, and dance. Opening night will be a celebration of the Indian festival of Holi.

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Poppea

Dupont Underground

St Marks Capitol Hill

Baltimore Theatre Project

Rejoice! Handel’s magnificent Messiah returns this holiday season with the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and four outstanding soloists conducted by Anthony Blake Clark. Come together and celebrate the magic of this time-honored tradition, from the powerful “Hallelujah” chorus to moments of quiet reflection and uplifting arias. Join NatPhil for the profound shared experience of one of the most beloved works ever written.

Allan Palacios Chan

Events

Upcoming events

19 - 20 Dec, 2026

Handel’s Messiah · National Philharmonic

Past events

14 - 18 May, 2025

Stuck Elevator · Knoxville Opera

14 - 29 Mar, 2025

Poppea · IN Series

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Messiah by Handel

National Philharmonic

Guang in Stuck Elevator by Yong

Knoxville Opera

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