UM Opera Theatre - Ole Miss

Name: UM Opera Theatre - Ole Miss
Address: 140 Music Building, Oxford, MS, 38655, US
Telephone: (662) 915-1280

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UM Opera Theatre provides comprehensive training for the next generation of singing-actors ! Ford Performing Arts Center in 2003.

The nationally recognized Ole Miss Opera Theatre provides the opportunity for skill development in music, drama, movement, and design specifically related to opera performance. Fully staged productions include scenes and chamber opera each Fall and a full-length opera with orchestra each Spring. The Opera Theatre’s production of The Magic Flute was the first opera to be performed in the Gertrude C. The Opera Theatre Ensemble tours within the state and region, has appeared at national conventions of the National Opera Association, and regional opera festivals. Box Office Link: https://olemissboxoffice.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx?cid=176
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10/24/2026

One performance down, one more to go!

A huge shoutout to our incredible crew working behind the scenes to make it all happen! ❤️ Your hard work and dedication mean so much, and we couldn’t do this without you!

Join us tomorrow for one last show!

📅 October 25 | 3:00 PM
📍 Nutt Auditorium, Ole Miss

10/21/2026

UM OPERA CAST REVEAL — DAY TWO!

The spotlight continues! Meet another talented members of our cast as we count down to an unforgettable experience!

📅 October 23 | 7:30 PM
📅 October 25 | 3:00 PM
📍 Nutt Auditorium, Ole Miss

Mark your calendars and come experience the magic of UM Opera!

10/15/2026

A little sneak peek at what’s happening behind the scenes!

Something exciting is coming your way!

You’ve got to make a date with UM Opera Theatre!

📅 October 23 & 25, 2026
📍 David H. Nutt Auditorium, University of Mississippi

Written in the Stars: Scenes of Fate, Fortune, and Folly

You definitely don’t want to miss this!

10/15/2026

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars and come spend some time with UM Opera! We can’t wait to see you there!

07/24/2026

Faculty Feature Friday––Dr. Bonita Bunt, Director of Opera

Dr. Bunt is a NATIONAL FINALIST for The American Prize in Directing—The Charles Nelson Reilly Prize, 2026, college/university (smaller program) for UM Opera Theatre's 2023 production of Alcina by G.F. Händel.

Another NATIONAL FINALIST shout out to Dr. Bunt and our amazing Opera Theatre students for the The American Prize in Opera Performance—college/university (smaller program), 2026, also for our 2023 production of Alcina.

One opera production, two National Finalists Slots! Details about The American Prize in comments.

This summer Dr. Bunt performed in River City Theatre's production of Into the Woods (Jacksonville, FL) in the role of Cinderella's mother. Pictured above.

04/19/2026

We continue to count down to our performances of "Der Schauspieldirektor" by Mozart. Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of your incredible Directors, and introduce our surprise cast member!!!

We hope to see you there!!

April 24th at 7:30 pm

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April 26th at 3:00pm

Schauspieldirektor

04/18/2026

The clock continues to climbs down to our production of Mozart's "Der Schauspieldirektor"! Today's we recognize our fantastic crew who help make everything run smoothly backstage as chaos occurs onstage.

"Der Schauspieldirektor"

In the Ford Center

April 24th at 7:30pm

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April 26th at 3:00pm

See you soon!

04/17/2026

Meet our wonderful designers who help bring our artistic vision for "Der Schauspieldirektor" to life on the stage!

We've all worked our hardest on this Operatic experience, so we hope to see you there!

Tickets are availing on the Ford Center Website or in person.

"Der Schauspieldirektor" by W.A.Mozart, Libretto by Dr. Bonita Bunt

April 24th at 7:30 pm
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April 26th at 3:00 pm

04/15/2026

Here is our part 2 introducing our cast of our Opera "Der Schauspieldirektor". These characters work "behind the scenes" in our story to make this new, cool, young "festival" happen!

Our performances are:

April 24th at 7:30 pm in the Ford Center

And

April 26th at 3:00 pm in the Ford Center

We hope to see you there!!

Address

140 Music Building
Oxford, MS
38655

Telephone

(662) 915-1280

Website

http://opera.olemiss.edu/

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