Name: Opening Night Microgala
Start: 2024-05-17T00:00:00
Location: The Grand Opera House

OperaDelaware

We open with Service Provider, a witty, contemporary comic opera by Christopher Weiss and John de los Santos. When a married couple sits down for a romantic dinner, things take a hilarious turn with the surprise arrival of the husband’s mistress. Fast-paced, sharply written, and hilariously relatable, this bite-sized drama is a modern take on timeless relationship chaos.

Studio Series: Service Provider/Pagliacci

Opera Delaware Studios

Closing out our second stage season with laughter, levity, and a whole lot of heart, this upbeat program celebrates the lighter side of the stage. Expect dazzling vocals, hilarious banter, playful schtick, and unforgettable tunes—all performed by the OperaDelaware Company Artists in the cozy, intimate setting of the OperaDelaware Studios.

Studio Series: Stayin' Alive

A poet. A revolution. A love worth dying for.
In May 2026, OperaDelaware proudly presents Giordano’s sweeping masterpiece Andrea Chénier—an explosive tale of passion, political upheaval, and poetic courage set during the final, fiery days of the French Revolution.
Inspired by the life of real-life poet André Chénier, this gripping work of Italian verismo opera follows an artist who dares to speak truth to power. As the world around him crumbles into chaos and bloodshed, Chénier’s words become weapons—elevating ideals of liberty and love above fear and oppression. But when he falls for the noblewoman Maddalena and crosses paths with the vengeful revolutionary Gérard, a tragic triangle forms with fate hanging in the balance.

Andrea chénier

The Grand Opera House

Traditionally, opera galas are large-scale, expensive, formal events. In order to spend more time with YOU, our supporters, OperaDelaware is rolling out a series of Microgalas — more intimate affairs catering to particular interests.