<%@LANGUAGE="JAVASCRIPT" CODEPAGE="65001"%> Opera Grand Rapids West Michigan's only professional opera production company - producing grand opera from the Betty Van Andel Opera Center our nation's first LEED certified opera production facility - our opera educational programs for kids ages 0-3, ages 6-12, and adult opera social activies and educational offerings reach opera lovers in 48 counties. Join Opera Grand Rapids for lyric theater of the highest quality with the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Opera Grand Rapids Chorus, a nationally acclaimed cast for every production and amazing sets and costumes. Each our our operas offers English translations so it is easy to follow the story of the opera, no matter what language it is in.

A Night With the Opera

Join us at 6pm, Thursday, June 13
for our annual fundraiser at the Betty Van Andel Opera Center

Once a year, Opera Grand Rapids throws an amazing over-the-top party. A Night with the Opera, playfully combines live musical performances from opera and pop culture with interactive entertainment, culinary delights, and plenty of chances to rub elbows and mingle. Join the fun and show your support for West Michigan’s only professional opera company.

Children's
Opera Studio
Summer Camp

Read more or register

During this week long intensive opera camp (June 17 - 21) your child will have fun while exploring the art of singing
and stagecraft.

During this immersion camp professional singers, musicians, scenic designers, costumers and dancers will work with your child each day as they learn about the fine arts.

To register, call 616.451.2741 ext. 106

Opera Grand Rapids' 2013-14 Season

Virginia Opera A Streetcar Named Desire

A Streetcar Named Desire
By Andre Previn
7:30pm, Nov. 1 & 2, 2013, DeVos Performance Hall
Presented in English with English titles

The Abduction from the Seraglio
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7:30pm, March 7 & 8, 2014 East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center
Presented in German with English titles

Madama Butterfly
By Giacomo Puccini
7:30pm, May 9 & 10, 2014, DeVos Performance Hall
Presented in Italian with English titles

Tickets are available only through the
Opera Grand Rapids Box Office
1320, East Fulton
616-451-2741 ext. 2, Mon - Fri. 9am - 4pm

Subscriptions range from $55 to $259 each,
and include all three operas. For more subscriber benefits
click here.

Auditions
Comprimario auditions for Opera Grand Rapids' 2013-14 season will take place from 6 to 9pm on Friday, May 31, 2013, at the Betty Van Andel Opera Center, 1320 East Fulton.

For details about availble roles click here
Auditions must be prescheduled.

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