Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: An OverKNIGHT Success: The Crazy Life of an Opera Singer
A World Premiere documentary film about the life of Ozarks Lyric Opera Artistic Director Michael Spyres, directed by Edoardo Zucchetti. This documentary, filmed for over a decade across many countries and several continents, gives an insight to Spyres’ humble beginnings in the Ozark mountains and follows him to his current hectic, crazy life as a leading operatic star, and French Knight, performing on the world’s biggest stages. (Not an OLO season subscriber event)_____________________________________________________________________________________________If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats. Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.
Ozarks Lyric Opera: Red Curtain Affair for The Black Rider
THIS IS NOT A TICKET TO THE BLACK RIDER. THIS TICKET WILL ONLY GRANT ENTRANCE INTO THE RED CURTAIN AFFAIR AND A TICKET TO THE EVENT IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE VENUE.Enhance your operatic experience with our pre-event Red Curtain Affair reception at 6:30 PM! Enjoy live music, appetizers, complimentary drinks, mingle, and expect a surprise visit or two from our cast and crew!
Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: THE BLACK RIDER: The Casting of the Magic Bullets
By TOM WAITS and WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS, this Midwest Premiere is an opera like you have never experienced before. Featuring a haunting, operatic score by the one and only singer-songwriter, and actor Tom Waits and words by legendary writer, William S. Burroughs, this Faustian musical fable had its stage premiere in 1990, and was followed by an eponymous album title released on Island Records by Waits in 1993. The opera centers on the character of Wilhem, a clerk, who is in love with a huntsman’s daughter, but must win her father’s approval by proving his worth as a marksman. He is offered magic bullets by Pegleg, the Devil, which he believes he can control. Based on elements of German folklore and Burroughs’ real-life “William Tell legend” tragedy, this RARELY produced opera presents an enigmatic tale of addiction and intrigue. Free Valet parking provided by OLO.______________________________________________________If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats.Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are reserved seating. Call our box office at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA. To see our Frequently Asked Questions and Venue Policies, please visit HERE.
Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: THE BLACK RIDER: The Casting of the Magic Bullets
By TOM WAITS and WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS, this Midwest Premiere is an opera like you have never experienced before. Featuring a haunting, operatic score by the one and only singer-songwriter, and actor Tom Waits and words by legendary writer, William S. Burroughs, this Faustian musical fable had its stage premiere in 1990, and was followed by an eponymous album title released on Island Records by Waits in 1993. The opera centers on the character of Wilhem, a clerk, who is in love with a huntsman’s daughter, but must win her father’s approval by proving his worth as a marksman. He is offered magic bullets by Pegleg, the Devil, which he believes he can control. Based on elements of German folklore and Burroughs’ real-life “William Tell legend” tragedy, this RARELY produced opera presents an enigmatic tale of addiction and intrigue. Free Valet parking provided by OLO.______________________________________________________If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats.Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are reserved seating. Call our box office at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA. To see our Frequently Asked Questions and Venue Policies, please visit HERE.
Ozarks Lyric Opera: Red Curtain Affair for Opera Rocks
THIS IS NOT A TICKET TO OPERA ROCKS. THIS TICKET WILL ONLY GRANT ENTRANCE INTO THE RED CURTAIN AFFAIR AND A TICKET TO THE EVENT IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE VENUE.Enhance your operatic experience with our pre-event Red Curtain Affair reception at 6:30 PM! Enjoy live music, appetizers, complimentary drinks, mingle, and expect a surprise visit or two from our cast and crew!
Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: OPERA ROCKS!
Are you ready to ROCK?! Time to drop the tux and break out the amps. Join Ozarks Lyric Opera and the Ozarks’ legendary M-Dock Band for another thrilling evening of rock and pop tunes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s featuring all of the drums, keys, guitars, horns, strings, and operatic vocals you can handle. Don’t miss this evening of opera outside of the box!______________________________________________________If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats.Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are reserved seating. Call our box office at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA. To see our Frequently Asked Questions and Venue Policies, please visit HERE.
Ozarks Lyric Opera: Red Curtain Affair for Beethoven’s Fidelio
THIS IS NOT A TICKET TO BEETHOVEN’S FIDELIO. THIS TICKET WILL ONLY GRANT ENTRANCE INTO THE RED CURTAIN AFFAIR AND A TICKET TO THE EVENT IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE VENUE.Enhance your operatic experience with our pre-event Red Curtain Affair reception at 6:30 PM! Enjoy live music, appetizers, complimentary drinks, mingle, and expect a surprise visit or two from our cast and crew!
Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: BEETHOVEN’S Fidelio
Ozarks Lyric Opera brings Beethoven’s only opera to the historic Gillioz stage for the very first time. Starring internationally-acclaimed tenor, Ric Furman, this masterful “rescue opera” tells the redemptive story of a woman’s heroic journey to save her husband from prison after being wrongfully detained by a political rival. This Springfield-area Premiere features the famous “Prisoner’s Chorus” and Beethoven’s typical lush, passionate music which was written at a time when he was experiencing his own Deafness and is now seen as a daring, Romantic Period tale of the composer’s own triumph over oppression. Free Valet parking provided by OLO. ______________________________________________________If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats.Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are reserved seating. Call our box office at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA. To see our Frequently Asked Questions and Venue Policies, please visit HERE.
Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: BEETHOVEN’S Fidelio
Ozarks Lyric Opera brings Beethoven’s only opera to the historic Gillioz stage for the very first time. Starring internationally-acclaimed tenor, Ric Furman, this masterful “rescue opera” tells the redemptive story of a woman’s heroic journey to save her husband from prison after being wrongfully detained by a political rival. This Springfield-area Premiere features the famous “Prisoner’s Chorus” and Beethoven’s typical lush, passionate music which was written at a time when he was experiencing his own Deafness and is now seen as a daring, Romantic Period tale of the composer’s own triumph over oppression. Free Valet parking provided by OLO. ______________________________________________________If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats.Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are reserved seating. Call our box office at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA. To see our Frequently Asked Questions and Venue Policies, please visit HERE.
