Carol L. Kimball Spotlight on Opera Series
A behind-the-scenes look at our Festival Season
Discover fascinating insights into the season’s operas through panel discussions with composers, librettists, directors, designers, singers, and special guest speakers. Moderated by General Director Andrew Jorgensen, each Spotlight focuses on a different production and features live performances of operatic excerpts by our Richard Gaddes Festival Artists and Gerdine Young Artists. Join us before and after the program to enjoy socializing, light treats, and a cash bar!
2025 Spotlight on Opera Schedule:
- Monday, May 5: Die Fledermaus
George Manahan (Conductor), Shawna Lucey (Director), Robert Hopkins (Costume/Set Designer) - Monday, May 12: This House
Ricky Ian Gordon (Composer), James Robinson (Director), Daniela Candillari (Conductor) - Monday, May 19: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Leonard Slatkin (Conductor), Tim Albery (Director), Jennifer Johnson Cano (Hermia) - Monday, June 2: Don Pasquale
Kensho Watanabe (Conductor), Christopher Alden (Director), Sheri Greenawald (Principal Artist)
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Event information
Tickets
$20 per event
$70 subscription
Time
Doors open at 6:00.
Program begins at 7:00 followed by a short, informal reception.
Running Time
75-80 minutes
Venue
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
210 E Monroe Ave.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Die Fledermaus Panelists
George Manahan
Conductor
Shawna Lucey
Director
Robert Innes Hopkins
Costume / Set Designer
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Panelists
Leonard Slatkin
Conductor
Tim Albery
Director
Jennifer Johnson Cano
Hermia
Don Pasquale Panelists
Kensho Watanabe
Conductor
Christopher Alden
Director
Sheri Greenawald
Principal Artist
The Spotlight on Opera series is made possible with gifts celebrating the life of Carol L. Kimball, a member of the Opera Theatre family who was a generous friend and a beloved volunteer.
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