2026-2027 Season
Learn more about the stories we’re sharing on stage this year.
Fairy Tale Double Bill
September 18 at 7:00 PM
September 20 at 2:30 PM
Operatic fairy-tale magic for the whole family! Pauline Viardot’s CINDERALLA (1904) is paired with Michael Ching’s new NOTES ON VIARDOT (2024) which shines a light on this important composer, performer, and teacher.
BOU Presents: Operatic Stars of Tomorrow
February 7, 2027 at 4 PM
BOU features the next generation of operatic talent—students from WNY’s university voice programs.
Opera on Tap: iOpera
February 27, 2027 at 4 PM
Explore the intersection of music and technology as only opera can! Program will feature Kahane’s Craigslistlieder, Twitterkreis, and Paterson’s Captcha.
Carry My Own Suitcase
June 11, 2027 at 7 PM
June 12, 2027 at 7 PM
June 13, 2027 at 2:30 PM
Carry My Own Suitcase tells a story about a family living in the kaleidoscope that is Autism. The story zigzags through time, space and memory after the family reach a crisis point one evening at home in a rollercoaster of comedy, chaos, pain, passion, and most of all love.