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Oberlin Opera Theater's Fall 2024 Production of "Cendrillon" Takes us to the Fairylands
October 30, 2024
George Rogers
This fall, the Oberlin Opera Theater is set to transport audiences to a world of enchantment with its production of Jules Massenet's Cendrillon. This beloved opera weaves a tale of love, magic, and transformation.
Stephanie Havey Appointed Director of Oberlin Opera Theater Program
August 23, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss
The award-winning stage director joins Oberlin Conservatory's Voice Division, where she will teach and direct two fully-staged opera productions each academic year.
The Dark Side of Orpheus
March 7, 2024
Stephanie Manning '23
Oberlin Opera Theater’s latest production gives a complex, contemporary take on the familiar story of the Greek hero in Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo.
Award-winning Stage Director Stephanie Havey Talks Opera
November 3, 2023
Abbi Getty
In this Q&A with Havey, she shares her throughts about the framing of this production of Albert Herring as well as women in leadership roles in the opera world.
Oberlin Opera Theater presents Benjamin Britten’s “Albert Herring” November 2-5
October 23, 2023
Abbi Getty
The Oberlin Opera Theater is back this fall with another social commentary comedy about finding your place in the world. The acclaimed chamber opera will be presented in four performances in Oberlin College’s Hall Auditorium.
Field Finds His Pasture
March 3, 2023
Jarrett Hoffman
After 26 years at Oberlin, innovative director Jonathon Field trades higher ed for Mister Ed.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents "Candide" March 9-12
March 1, 2023
Joshua Reinier
“ Candide is one of Leonard Bernstein's finer works. It’s a piece that transmits both hope and irony, and shows us the remarkable strength of the human spirit. It is a piece that is more of a musical than an opera, and it’s brought to life by our remarkable cast and production staff,” says director Jonathon Field.