Opera Kansas

08/15/2026

Stardust 2026 is coming Sunday, October 11!

Join Opera Kansas from 5:00–7:00 PM for our annual Stardust celebration.

More details are coming soon — for now, mark your calendars and plan to join us!

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

08/10/2026

Odyssey this. Odyssey that. How about you Odyssey yourself on the Opera Kansas team?

We’re looking for production professionals to help bring our next season to life!

If you’re collaborative, resourceful, hardworking, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves, we want to hear from you. From planning and building to performances, strike, and everything in between—come help us make some opera magic.

Real Opera. Real People. Real Impact.

📩 Send your bio, résumé, portfolio (if applicable), and a brief introduction to auditions@operakansas.

08/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Opera Kansas team, Devin Dickinson!

Devin is a Kansas native who is passionate about serving his community through both his professional and volunteer endeavors. He currently works in Emergency Medical Services while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in History at Wichita State University, with an expected graduation in Fall 2026. Known for his energetic, “go get it” attitude and genuine enthusiasm for helping others, Devin is excited to bring his passion for community engagement to Opera Kansas as its Community Coordinator. Although he is a relatively new opera patron, he has been a lifelong supporter of the arts and believes in their power to connect, inspire, and enrich communities. Devin looks forward to building meaningful relationships, welcoming new audiences, and helping Opera Kansas continue to grow its impact throughout the region.

Please help us give Devin a warm Opera Kansas welcome in the comments!

07/11/2026

Congratulations to our very own Board President, Jesse Koza, on being named a finalist for The American Prize in Directing for Best Direction (Professional Division) for Staggerwing!

Jesse's artistry, leadership, and dedication to storytelling continue to inspire us, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Bravo, Jesse!

Please join us in congratulating him on this incredible achievement!

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States!

For 250 years, music has helped tell America's story—from celebrations and ceremonies to communities gathering together through the arts.

Today we're celebrating the freedom to create, perform, and share music with all of you.

From everyone at Opera Kansas, have a safe, joyful, and musical Fourth of July!

❤️🤍💙

Let Freedom SING.

07/03/2026

Wedding bells are ringing for two of the biggest celebrities to call Kansas and Missouri home! 💍

As Mr. and Mrs. Kelce celebrate their big day, it got us thinking...

What's the most iconic wedding in opera?

For comedy and happy endings, it's hard to beat Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He loved mistaken identities, last-minute twists, and weddings that somehow worked out in the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGt_OW4_uhE

Or do you go with the wedding everyone knows—even if they don't realize it's from opera? 🎶 The famous "Here Comes the Bride" is actually the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbm8ge18UaQ&list=RDVbm8ge18UaQ&start_radio=1

So tell us—which opera wedding gets your vote? 👰🤵🎭

06/28/2026

It’s Graduation Day for the Class of Bunthorne High, 1995!

The memories we’ve made will last forever, the laughter will echo through the halls, and the music will stay in our hearts long after the final curtain falls.

Today is your last chance to say goodbye to this unforgettable group of “students,” faculty, and staff as they take the stage one final time for Gilbert & Sullivan’s Patience, or Bunthorne High!

Whether you’ve been with us since freshman orientation or you’re just enrolling at Bunthorne High today, we’d love to see you for our final performance.

Final performance: Today at 2:00 PM

Get your tickets now at operakansas.org.

See you at graduation!

📷: Swayne Studios and Cast!

06/27/2026

Get to know the cast, crew and sponsors before tonights show! Check out the program here.

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