Upcoming performances.
Carmen
Sultry, defiant, and utterly unforgettable, Bizet’s Carmen blazes with raw passion and fiery drama. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Seville, this iconic opera pulses with intoxicating rhythms and unforgettable melodies, as a free-spirited woman challenges the boundaries of love, freedom, and fate. With every note, Carmen seduces the senses and dares you to look away—even as danger looms in the shadows.
They Merry Widow
Glamour, intrigue, and romance swirl in a dazzling whirl of waltzes and wit in Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow. Set in the glittering ballrooms of Paris, this beloved operetta brims with charm as love, diplomacy, and fortune collide in a high-stakes dance where hearts—and nations—hang in the balance. With sumptuous melodies and sparkling comedy, The Merry Widow is a captivating celebration of passion, pride, and the art of persuasion.
Into the Woods
Step into a world where fairy tales intertwine and nothing is quite as it seems. Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim’s spellbinding musical, weaves together the stories you thought you knew—Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and more—only to twist them into a daring and darkly humorous exploration of wishes, consequences, and the tangled paths we take. With a brilliant score and razor-sharp lyrics, this journey through the woods will enchant you, challenge you, and leave you wondering: what happens after "happily ever after"?
The Most Happy Fella
Frank Loesser tells the story of Tony, an Italian grape farmer hoping to find love again in his old age. He sets his gaze upon Rosabella, a young waitress with nothing to lose. Will this budding romance take root, or will it whither among the weeds?
The Most Happy Fella
Frank Loesser tells the story of Tony, an Italian grape farmer hoping to find love again in his old age. He sets his gaze upon Rosabella, a young waitress with nothing to lose. Will this budding romance take root, or will it whither among the weeds?
This co-production between the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music opera program and the University of Memphis Department of Theater and Dance will take place in the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center from April 25-27, with Jonathan Rhoades starring as Tony on April 25 and 27.
From Longing to Belonging
Jonathan Rhoades presents "From Longing to Belonging", a recital encompassing human nature's desire to seek others and to belong to something greater than ourselves. Featured music includes the Chansons Gaillardes by Poulenc, Sechs Gedichte, Op. 36 by Schumann, the Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams, and more!
Carmen
Bizet’s sizzling epic of love, jealousy, and obsession, featuring some of the most loved music ever written.
Carmen
Bizet’s sizzling epic of love, jealousy, and obsession, featuring some of the most loved music ever written.
The Rake’s Progress
The neoclassical brilliance of Igor Stravinsky and the sublime poetry of WH Auden join forces to spin a fantastical yarn in the tradition of Faust, Damn Yankees, Rosemary's Baby, and "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."
The Rake’s Progress
The neoclassical brilliance of Igor Stravinsky and the sublime poetry of WH Auden join forces to spin a fantastical yarn in the tradition of Faust, Damn Yankees, Rosemary's Baby, and "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."