Name: Die Fledermaus (2025)
Start: 2025-06-28T19:30:00
Location: Webster University

Step into a world where music, storytelling, and cultural legacies intertwine with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. From the free spirited 'Our Songs' concert celebrating diverse voices to the whimsical chaos of 'Die Fledermaus', and the poignant exploration of family history in 'This House', the season promises a rich tapestry of experiences. The 'Center Stage Concert' further highlights emerging operatic talents. This season invites all to celebrate the art of opera through a unique blend of performances that honor tradition and innovation.

A Harmonious Journey: Celebrating the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis offers a rich lineup of events that celebrate music and storytelling through diverse operatic and musical performances. From the annual free concert 'Our Songs' to the comedic operetta 'Die Fledermaus,' the introspective opera 'This House,' and the 'Center Stage Concert' showcasing emerging talent, the program promises a multitude of experiences that resonate with audiences through both new and familiar narratives.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Presents a Rich Tapestry of Music and Storytelling

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is set to bring a feast for the senses with an eclectic array of events in 2025. From the soulful strains of 'Our Songs' to the comedic entanglements of 'Die Fledermaus', the heart-wrenching legacy of 'This House', and the evocative performances at the 'Center Stage Concert', each event promises a unique exploration of music and narrative. These events offer an open invitation to music lovers, storytellers, and those curious to delve into the rich tapestry of opera and its many forms.

Celebrating Storytelling and Harmony with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Join the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for a vibrant exploration of music, storytelling, and history with four unique events. From the free-spirited 'Our Songs' concert celebrating diverse musical influences to the comedic twists of 'Die Fledermaus', the familial legacy of 'This House', and the dynamic showcase of rising talent in 'Center Stage Concert', each event offers a distinct flavor of opera. Experience these performances that promise to captivate, engage, and leave audiences reflecting on the powerful narratives and voices that take center stage.

Celebrating Voices and Stories: An Opera Theatre Journey

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is back with an incredible lineup for 2025, featuring a tapestry of musical storytelling rich with history, humor, and heart. From the free-spirited 'Our Songs' concert to the rollicking antics of 'Die Fledermaus,' the poignant family saga in 'This House,' and the rising stars of 'Center Stage Concert,' this season promises something for every opera enthusiast. Join us as we delve into the tales, talents, and themes that make this season an unforgettable celebration of human expression.

Unveiling Voices: A Journey Through Opera Theatre's 2025 Season

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is set to dazzle audiences this season with an inspiring lineup of events that blend classic operatic charm with contemporary storytelling. From insightful panel discussions in the Carol L. Kimball Spotlight on Opera Series to the lively and inclusive 'Our Songs' concert, and the comedic delight of 'Die Fledermaus,' there's something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer, these events promise rich narratives, captivating music, and a celebration of artistic talent in every performance.

A Season of Operatic Splendor: Experience the Diverse Offerings of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Prepare to be immersed in a vibrant tapestry of music, drama, and artistry as the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presents an array of captivating performances and events. From the insightful Carol L. Kimball Spotlight on Opera Series to the comedic brilliance of 'Die Fledermaus', the emotional depth of 'This House', and the whimsical world of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', this season promises an unforgettable experience. Join us for masterclasses, concerts, and operas that celebrate the rich heritage and dynamic future of opera.

Spotlight on Opera: A Journey Through Music and Drama at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is set to dazzle audiences with an exciting lineup of performances in 2025. From the comedic twists of 'Die Fledermaus' to the haunting drama of 'This House,' the season promises a rich tapestry of stories brought to life by talented performers. This year also features the illustrious John D. & Sally S. Levy Master Classes, offering an in-depth exploration of the craft of singing. Join us as we delve into the details of each unique event, celebrating the power and artistry of opera.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: A Season of Enchantment and Drama

Edward Nelson

Joshua Blue

Deanna Breiwick

Sara Gartland

George Manahan

Johnathan McCullough

Robert Mellon

Sophia Baete

Kelsey Lauritano

Gregory V. Sliskovich

Seán Curran

Robert Innes Hopkins

Shawna Lucey

Eric Southern

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Introduce your students to the vibrant world opera with an unforgettable digital learning experience! With one simple registration, you’ll unlock a student-friendly, abridged performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Students will follow a quest filled with fantastical characters, memorable melodies, and powerful themes of courage, friendship, and discovery.

Opera on the Go!

A behind-the-scenes look at our Festival Season. Discover fascinating insights into the season’s operas through panel discussions with composers, librettists, directors, designers, singers, and special guest speakers. Moderated by General Director Andrew Jorgensen, each Spotlight focuses on a different production and features live performances of operatic excerpts by our Richard Gaddes Festival Artists and Gerdine Young Artists. Join us before and after the program to enjoy socializing and light treats!

Carol L. Kimball Spotlight on Opera Series

Webster University

When actress Désirée Armfeldt invites an intricate web of former lovers, uneasy couples, and longtime companions for a weekend at a countryside manor, memory and desire collide. Old longings resurface, new romances blossom, and carefully arranged lives begin to slip out of balance — leading each person to question where their hearts actually lie.  

Winner of six Tony Awards, Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music is a luminous blend of comedy and longing, capturing the ache of love, regret, and the question of what might have been. Featuring a ravishing, waltz-filled score — including the beloved ballad “Send in the Clowns” — this fresh staging of a modern classic is sure to captivate musical theater fans and opera lovers alike.

A Little Night Music

Choosing love should be simple…yet it rarely is. Violetta is Paris’ most celebrated courtesan, adored for her wit, charm, and glamour. But when she dares to choose a different life — one built on real love with the young Alfredo Germont — she is asked to make an unthinkable sacrifice.

La traviata tells the story of a woman forced to choose between love and expectation, even when a happily-ever-after isn’t guaranteed. As time and fate close in, Violetta risks her reputation, her heart, and her future for the chance to live with honesty and dignity. With music that moves from whispered tenderness to soaring heartbreak, Verdi’s masterpiece remains urgent, deeply human, and impossible to forget.

La traviata

Join Opera Theatre for Our Songs, a free concert celebrating music, storytelling, and community.

Join Opera Theatre for a celebration of music and storytelling with this annual free concert. Our Songs features different guest curators every year, giving artists the opportunity to honor the voices and influences most important to them. From classical music to folk songs to contemporary harmonies, this is a night where every voice has a place, and all are welcome.

Our Songs 2027

Third Baptist Church

Think you know Cinderella? Think again. Rossini’s sparkling comic opera trades glass slippers and fairy godmothers for quick wit, dazzling music, and a softhearted heroine named Angelina. Her empathy catches the attention of the prince’s tutor, who is searching for the right bride for his royal charge. Through clever disguises, unexpected turns, and a bracelet that guides Prince Ramiro to true love, this classic fairytale takes on new life.

Colorful, fast-moving, and charming for audiences of all ages, Cinderella offers a magical night at the opera — proof that a little kindness goes even further than midnight spells or enchanted pumpkins.

Cinderella

Join area university voice teachers in discovering your voice at Opera Theatre’s Sing Out vocal camp!

Through daily private lessons, master classes with Opera Theatre’s celebrated music staff and visiting artists, conversations with singers from the Gerdine Young Artists Program, and workshops in acting, auditioning, diction, and movement, students will experience what it is like to be a professional performer. The week culminates in a recital and theater scene performance for friends and family!

Sing Out 2027

Washington University in St. Louis

A young Jewish opera singer flees Europe as World War II closes in — carrying her faith and dreams across the ocean and into an uncertain future. When America hesitates to open its doors, Eleanor Roosevelt fights to awaken the conscience of a nation. Though their paths only cross once, each woman leaves a lasting mark on the other. But decades after that fateful meeting, a shocking act of violence reminds us that history ignored is all too likely to repeat itself.

By turns intimate and cinematic, this world premiere by Grammy Award-winning composer Tobias Picker and librettist Aryeh Lev Stollman is a moving testament to resilience, moral courage, and the difficult choices faced in moments of global crisis.

Safe Haven

This sensational event shines a spotlight on Opera Theatre’s Richard Gaddes Festival Artist and Gerdine Young Artist Programs, as these rising opera stars perform iconic melodies from opera’s greatest hits and cherished rarities, accompanied onstage by the Grammy Award-winning St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Opera Theatre is known for launching the careers of many major opera stars, including Jamie Barton, Lawrence Brownlee, Christine Goerke, Erin Morley, Paula Murrihy, Matthew Polenzani, Morris Robinson, Michael Spyres, Russell Thomas, and many more.

Center Stage Concert 2027

Prince Orlofsky is throwing the costume party of the century, and everyone is determined to be there. Dr. Falke invites his friend Eisenstein for a gentleman’s night out on the town. Little do they know that Eisenstein’s wife, Rosalinde, and her maid, Adele, each have their own mischievous plans. What starts as a harmless prank soon escalates into an epic battle of the sexes, filled with disguises, flirtations, and comedic deceptions. No matter how the evening ends, one thing is for sure — you can blame it on the champagne!

Die Fledermaus (2025)

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