Dive into a dynamic musical journey with Ozarks Lyric Opera as they present three captivating events that break traditional barriers. Experience the electrifying 'Opera Rocks!', the enchanting 'The Little Prince', and the rhythmical 'Jazz Aria' with MOJO. These amazing events not only challenge the norms of opera but also invite audiences to explore a fusion of genres that promise exciting performances. Get ready to embark on an auditory adventure in Springfield, Missouri, where operatic vocals, jazz orchestrations, and beloved tales come to life.

Ozarks Lyric Opera Unveils a Versatile Musical Experience: From Rock to Jazz and Timeless Tales

Duke Ellington said, “It’s all music.”
We agree. This energetic, style-bending, collaborative concert with the
Missouri Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) will feature jazz standards and several
opera arias and duets that have been
reorchestrated and revised for the full
jazz big band experience.

Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: "Jazz Aria" with MOJO

Gillioz Theatre

Academy Award-winning composer
Rachel Portman’s The Little Prince, based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Le petit Prince, is an imaginative, melodic setting of the bond of a Little Prince from a neighboring asteroid and a Pilot whose plane has crash-landed in the desert. The two fight against time to learn about beauty, friendship, loss, and healing as they travel together and meet colorful, often puzzling, characters.An opera for all ages, this sonorous score with its fun, vivid encounters lifts the Prince, the Pilot, and the audience toward discovery—toward heartfelt ways of seeing and loving. Experience a beloved story through music, as we
create a night of adventure and wonder
the entire family will enjoy.​

Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: The Little Prince

Time to drop the tux and break out the
amps. Join Ozarks Lyric Opera for
another thrilling evening of rock and pop tunes from the 60s, 70s, and
80s featuring all of the drums, keys,
guitars, horns, strings, and operatic
vocals you can handle. Don't miss this
evening of opera outside of the box!

Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: OPERA ROCKS!

Ozarks Lyric Opera

This year, world-class talent is home sweet home. Featuring all the Spyres (including Broadway’s Erica Spyres!) and friends, Springfield’s First Family of Opera will perform holiday favorites with an orchestra. As your family gathers, make this concert part of your “happy in a million ways” celebration.

Home for the Holidays

This coming-of-age tale is full of fun, dancing, thanksgiving, and becoming. Aaron Copland’s music, including some of his best-known choral scores, “The Promise of Living” and “Stomp Your Foot,” achieves its fullest potential. Bring your family. Let your heart be tugged, turned, and set free.

The Tender Land

ONE NIGHT ONLY Seating is limited! Purchase your ticket now! To match our season’s themes, we’re hosting a “not-so-foreign” affair! Join us for an intimate evening featuring a concert with our Artistic Director Michael Sypres and food and drink pairings inspired by America and our rich folk musical traditions.

Ozarks Lyric Opera

May 24, 2025

Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: "Jazz Aria" with MOJO

11 - 13 Apr, 2025

Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: The Little Prince

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