Rescued from her fate in a convent, Manon finds herself pulled between two suitors: Power and True Love. Opera’s original it-girl deftly invents and reinvents herself, transforming her circumstances even when the stakes turn deadly. Obie Award-winning director Rory Pelsue (NYT Critic's Pick The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, Pulitzer Prize finalist Circle Jerk) and Artistic Director Jacob Ashworth premiere a saucy English-language book and lyrics for this musical theatre revamp of Massenet's masterpiece. Dan Schlosberg channels Richard Rodgers and Rococo in his luscious new arrangements, and a glittering cast of opera-savvy Broadway voices bring an entirely new sound to Heartbeat Opera.

Manon!

The Space at Irondale

The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to present the smash Broadway and London hit, Waitress! Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award® winner Sara Bareilles and book by acclaimed screenwriter, Jessie Nelson, Waitress promises to be little slice of heaven this spring.

Matthew Dengler

Events

Past events

Jan 27 - Feb 8, 2026

Manon! · Heartbeat Opera

Mar 13 - Apr 27, 2025

Waitress · John W. Engeman Theater

Future and recently performed repertoire

The Chevalier Des Grieux in Manon by Massenet

Heartbeat Opera

Ogie in Waitress by Bareilles

John W. Engeman Theater

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