Mozart’s sparkling comedy about love, loyalty, and deception takes on new life in an American college setting. Featuring an updated libretto in English by Kelley Rourke, this fresh adaptation directed by Eric Einhorn and conducted by Joseph Colaneri puts human nature to the test in an experiment that soon spins out of control — what happens when the game goes too far? With sharp humor and surprising twists, Così brings a contemporary edge to Mozart’s classic “school for lovers,” asking what women — and men — are really like.

Così

Alice Busch Opera Theater of Cooperstown 

Set during the 1950s “lavender scare,” Fellow Travelers follows two men whose relationship becomes a dangerous secret in an era of government surveillance and fear. Based on Thomas Mallon’s acclaimed novel and recently adapted as a CBS/Paramount limited series, this gripping opera blends political intrigue with an intimate love story. Fellow Travelers is a poignant reminder of resilience and the fight to live authentically. Kevin Newbury’s acclaimed production will feature the return of conductor Kelly Kuo to Glimmerglass, last seen in 2024’s Elizabeth Cree.

Glimmerglass Festival

Jul 17 - Aug 14, 2026

Così

Jul 18 - Aug 16, 2026

Fellow Travelers

Glimmerglass Festival