Upcoming performances.
From Longing to Belonging
Jonathan Rhoades presents "From Longing to Belonging", a recital encompassing human nature's desire to seek others and to belong to something greater than ourselves. Featured music includes the Chansons Gaillardes by Poulenc, Sechs Gedichte, Op. 36 by Schumann, the Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams, and more!
The Most Happy Fella
Frank Loesser tells the story of Tony, an Italian grape farmer hoping to find love again in his old age. He sets his gaze upon Rosabella, a young waitress with nothing to lose. Will this budding romance take root, or will it whither among the weeds?
This co-production between the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music opera program and the University of Memphis Department of Theater and Dance will take place in the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center from April 25-27, with Jonathan Rhoades starring as Tony on April 25 and 27.
The Most Happy Fella
Frank Loesser tells the story of Tony, an Italian grape farmer hoping to find love again in his old age. He sets his gaze upon Rosabella, a young waitress with nothing to lose. Will this budding romance take root, or will it whither among the weeds?
Carmen
Bizet’s sizzling epic of love, jealousy, and obsession, featuring some of the most loved music ever written.
Carmen
Bizet’s sizzling epic of love, jealousy, and obsession, featuring some of the most loved music ever written.
The Rake’s Progress
The neoclassical brilliance of Igor Stravinsky and the sublime poetry of WH Auden join forces to spin a fantastical yarn in the tradition of Faust, Damn Yankees, Rosemary's Baby, and "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."
The Rake’s Progress
The neoclassical brilliance of Igor Stravinsky and the sublime poetry of WH Auden join forces to spin a fantastical yarn in the tradition of Faust, Damn Yankees, Rosemary's Baby, and "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."