by Friends of Opera | Mar 17, 2026 | News
By Pam Hromadka Dr. Bill Shomos, cast of eight, technical staff of seven and music director pianist Denis Plutalov arrived in Friend, Nebraska for the February 22 and 24 productions of La Bohème, one of the many classic operas. This team worked untiringly to adapt the...
by Friends of Opera | Mar 17, 2026 | News
By Jamie Reimer Seaman UNL Opera was happy to partner with Opera Omaha for two special events this season. In September, African American baritone Kenneth Overton presented a two-hour master class to selected UNL graduate students and Opera Omaha young artists. Six...
by Friends of Opera | Mar 17, 2026 | Featured, News
By Bill Shomos When asked to put together some reflections on my 32-year tenure as Director of UNL Opera for this newsletter, I found myself at a bit of a loss. Mary Beth and I have countless cherished memories. Perhaps a good way to focus my reflections is to address...
by Friends of Opera | Jan 26, 2026 | News
From my time as a student at UNL, one of my favorite experiences was the annual production of Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. Not only is the music catchy and the show uplifting (and the licorice a great snack!), I have always loved the fact that the purpose...
by Friends of Opera | Jan 7, 2026 | Next Event
High Tea & Songs of Spring Saturday, March 21st, 2026 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm | Yellowstone Ballroom at Wilderness Ridge Celebrate the arrival of spring with “High Tea & Songs of Spring”, an inspired afternoon that interweaves a three-course tea...
