Opera Quad Cities

05/23/2026

Two. Two. Two. Only two more opportunities to see the critically acclaimed "Master Class" at The Black Box Theatre in partnership with Opera Quad Cities. You don't want to miss it.
Tickets are $25 and available at the door or at theblackboxtheatre.com. Pictured Shelley Cooper as Maria Callas.
Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm

05/18/2026

Join us at the Bettendorf Public Library this week on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. for this FREE event. 🎉

Experience the beauty of classical singing this Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m.! Opera Quad Cities is offering a free 30-minute performance at the library that welcomes everyone who is a lover of classical singing, opera stories, or is simply curious about the world of opera. We hope to see you there!

05/16/2026

Get your tickets for ‘Master Class’ featuring Shelley Cooper as Maria Callas. 🎶

This Tony-Award winning play by Terrence McNally dramatizes the master classes led by Maria Callas at Juilliard after she stopped performing. The play shows Callas working with three young artists (Sarah Lounsberry, Brent W. Behrens, and Maddie Baez). Accompanied by Michelle Crouch at the piano and stagehand Mike Turczynski, she not only critiques these singers but shares her struggles to fame, her life with Aristotle Onassis, and what it takes to be an artist.

Tickets available for tonight's performance of "Master Class" at 7:30 pm. Featuring Shelley Cooper as Maria Callas. $25 at the door or online at theblackboxtheatre.com.

05/14/2026

Thank you to Tristan Tapscott and Living Local for having Ron May on your show to talk about our upcoming production of ‘Master Class’ by Terrence McNally with The Black Box Theatre of the Quad Cities. Check out the feature below and get your tickets at theblackboxtheatre.com 🎶.

05/12/2026

Tonight! 🎉🎵

Help Opera Quad Cities celebrate their 25th anniversary with a music filled evening at the library! Enjoy a variety of songs in this sampler event, presented by talented local singers.

Tuesday, May 12, 7pm in the Gold/Silver/Bronze Room.

04/23/2026

Save the date 🎉 and join us on May 12th at the Moline Public Library, Moline, IL for this FREE event. 🎶

Help Opera Quad Cities celebrate their 25th anniversary with a music filled evening at the library! Enjoy a variety of songs in this sampler event, presented by talented local singers.

Tuesday, May 12, 7pm in the Gold/Silver/Bronze Room.

04/20/2026

Opera Quad Cities is excited to announce our June performance, "In Full Voice: A 25th Anniversary Concert"

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of extraordinary music and our commitment to nurturing classical and operatic singing in the Quad Cities.

Stay tuned for more details on how you can be part of this milestone celebration.!

04/18/2026

Something is on the horizon…✨👀 stay tuned — Opera Quad Cities has something special coming your way!

04/08/2026

Opera Quad Cities is proud to partner with The Black Box Theatre of the Quad Cities for ‘Master Class’ by Terrence McNally.

‘Master Class’ follows legendary opera singer Maria Callas as she leads a master class, challenging her students while revealing the passion, discipline, and sacrifice behind great artistry.

Coming Soon: Master Class directed by Ron May, Pianist Michelle Crouch, design Lora Adams.
A partnership between Opera Quad Cities and The Black Box Theatre

Shelley Cooper as Maria Callas.
Sarah Lounsberry as First Soprano
Brent Behrens as Tenor
Maddy Baez as Second Soprano
Michael Turczynski as Stagehand

03/26/2026

Please see the message below for an important update regarding the 2026 Young Artist Competition.