Opera Orlando

Happy Weekend!! Big announcement here: Opera Orlando is partnering with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation for PATRIOTISM ON PLANT: A Musical Journey Celebrating America's 250th, a stirring commemoration of our nation's 250th anniversary at the historic Garden Theatre on Plant Street in Downtown Winter Garden!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This special performance traces the American story through song and cinematic imagery, weaving together patriotic music with historical film spanning the decades. From the earliest days of our republic through the moments that defined each generation, audiences will experience America's journey as only live performance can tell it.

At the heart of this celebration, we pause to honor the veterans and active military members whose service and sacrifice have shaped our nation. Their stories are America's story, and this evening is dedicated to them.

Two performances only: Saturday, July 25 at 7:00 PM Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 PM
Venue: Garden Theatre on Plant 160 West Plant Street Winter Garden, FL 34787

Tickets on sale NOW!!

https://www.wghf.org/event-details/patriotism-on-plant-a-musical-journey-celebrating-americas-250th-2026-07-26-14-00

We had so many people excited about our cast for SHOW BOAT next season we just had to share a little clip of Brandon Coleman singing OL’ MAN RIVER…. Wow! What a voice!! 😲🤩🤯

Hear the whole recording at his website here:

https://brandoncolemanopera.com

AND let us know which production or cast member you are most excited about for next season in the comments.

SHOW BOAT comes to Steinmetz Hall in a semi-staged concert production — with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit and a combined chorus drawn from Opera Orlando and Bethune-Cookman University on May 14, 15, 16, 2027.

Acclaimed bass-baritone Brandon Coleman returns to the role of Joe for which he was praised for his performance of Ol' Man River. "Coleman was born to sing this anthem... with his cavernous lungs and his deep, rich dynamics." He is joined by Opera Orlando favorites Kimberly Hernandez as Queenie, Laura Hodos as Parthy, and Grammy Award winner Gabriel Preisser as Ga***rd Ravenal. With stage direction by Roberta Emerson, OPERA America grant recipient and one of Orlando's most versatile theatrical voices, and conductor Dr. Everett McCorvey, founder and music director of the American Spiritual Ensemble who has led two world premieres with the Company, this is the right team to bring Show Boat home.

Full details here: https://bit.ly/OOShowBoat27

Individual tickets go on sale in December, but why wait??? Subscribe now to the 2026-27 season and save up to $150!!! Subscriptions include BUTTERFLY, FLYING DUTCHMAN, ELIXIR OF LOVE, and the option to add on SHOW BOAT!!

Subscribe now and save: https://bit.ly/2627OOSeason

Recording taken from a beautiful production of SHOW BOAT by our friends at Utah Festival Opera