Events

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...

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 menu with...

Sunday February 22 Piano only production 

Saturday, December 13Amahl and the Night Visitors Public performances1:30pm and 3:00pmStudio Theatre in the Temple Building

The classic Grimm fairy tale comes to life in Humperdinck's lush 19th century romantic score. This one-act English version is ideal for all ages.  Experience this production in the newly renovated Kimball Recital Hall!   Full Orchestra Performances Friday,...

JOIN US FOR THE FRIENDS OF OPERA GALA Country Club of Lincoln Sunday, September 28 2025 6:00pm Cocktails 6:45pm Dinner Musical program performed by UNL Opera Students *Wine Raffle *Live Auction * Silent Auction * Opportunities to contribute to UNL Opera and the...

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE MUSIC OF ROBERT OWENS The Glenn Korff School of Music will host the Robert Owens Centenary Festival to celebrate the life and legacy of this influential African American composer Wednesday, September 17 – Friday, September 19, 2025. The...

Please join us for the Opera Scenes Soirée presented by the fabulous students at UNL. The Landing (3500 Faulkner Drive)Tuesday, May 6th6:30pm  Reception7:00pm Scenes programThis is a free event. Space is Limited so RSVP is needed to reserve your seat.

Urinetown: The Musical is a darkly comedic satire that lampoons corporate greed, social responsibility, and the legal system in a dystopian future where water scarcity has led to a ban on private toilets. With irreverent humor and a tongue-in-cheek narrative,...

Experience Poulenc’s stark and revelatory drama about the young Blanche de la Force’s pursuit of refuge in her faith as she struggles to tame her overwrought fears of the world. Based on actual events, this profound opera recounts the story of a group of Carmelite...