Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point 2025 Season

Opera In The Ozarks at Inspiration Point

Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point 2025 season promises to be both memorable and transformative.  The festival celebrates both its 75th anniversary this year, as well as the unveiling of its brand-new, state-of-the-art theater.

Opera in the Ozarks (OIO)  is a renowned summer opera festival and training program based in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The program has provided a launchpad for aspiring opera professionals since its founding in 1950. Each summer, the festival brings together around 45 young singers, selected through competitive national auditions. Here, they participate in an intensive training and performance experience, culminating in staging fully produced operas.

Festival audiences enjoy an eclectic repertoire that ranges from beloved classics to contemporary works. The program’s unique setting at Inspiration Point, a historic mountaintop location,offers a breathtaking backdrop for live opera.

Best of all, Inspiration Point is just 10 minutes drive from Sugar Ridge Resort. This allows you to attend a show and still have plenty of time for recreating and relaxing at Beaver Lake.

OIO 75th Anniversary and New Theater

Opera in the Ozarks is set to commemorate its 75th anniversary in 2025 with a grand celebration. The festivities culminate on May 31 with a gourmet banquet and a concert of alumni who have graced international stages. The stellar lineup includes soprano Latonia Moore and baritone Brian Montgomery, both well known, international opera stars.

The new, state-of-the-art, Inspiration Point Opera Theater boasts 300 seats, climate control, and exceptional acoustics. These improvements promise to enhance the operatic experience for both performers and audiences alike.

Opera in the Ozarks 2025 Season

Opera In The Ozarks 2025 season

75th Anniversary Gala Banquet & Gala Performance
May 31st @5:30pm & 7:30pm, respectively

Carmen by Georges Bizet –
June 27, July 2, 6, 11, 14, 19, 25

Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim –
June 28, July 3, 7, 9, 13, 18, 23

The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár –
July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 20, 24

Springdale Broadway Cabaret –
July 17th @7pm

Chamber Concert –
July 21st @7:30pm

Eureka Springs Broadway Cabaret –
July 22 @6pm

Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point is located at 16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR. Tickets and more information about the 2025 season is available at the OIO website. You can also find the theater on Facebook.

Discover Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

Opera in the Ozarks 2023 season is just days away with 3 operas, 22 performances, a chamber music concert, and two Broadway Cabarets! June 23rd through July 21st, 2023 In Eureka Springs, AR.

Music and stage fans will not want to miss a chance to attend an Opera in the Ozarks performance. The famed theater started off in 1950 as a summer music camp but has since evolved into an important venue for students pursuing opera careers.

The company runs an intensive, 8-week summer program every year for a select group of students. These talented attendees receive professional career training and a chance to perform in a professional scale opera before a live audience. Maybe you!

Many alumni of the training program have gone on to prominent performing careers. These include Mark Delavan, Stephen Dickson, Tom Fox, Carroll Freeman, Beverly Hoch, Hei-Kyung Hong, and Gwendolyn Jones, to name just a few.

Of course, the theater’s existence is also a huge perk for local and visiting opera fans. Who expects to be able to attend world class opera performances in Northwest Arkansas? You, now!

Chamber Music at Opera in the Ozarks

The Opera in the Ozarks campus is located seven miles northwest of Eureka Springs at Inspiration Point on top of Rock Candy Mountain. This iconic location overlooks the White River Valley from a 600 foot vantage point and includes a majestic castle, patterned after those of the Rhine River valley. A truly magical setting and a must-visit for all those passing through the area.

Best of all, Sugar Ridge Resort is just 10 scenic minutes away from Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point. This means you can easily attend a show and still have plenty of time to enjoy the views and recreation at Beaver Lake. Sounds like the makings of a perfect day, to me!

Opera in the Ozarks 2023 Season

The 2023 Season runs from June 23rd through July 21st. This season’s first Broadway Cabaret is at Mount Sequoyah Center in Fayetteville, AR with hors d’oeuvres and dessert. The second is at Eureka Springs’ Crescent Hotel and includes a full dinner with dessert. Both cabaret venues feature cash bars.

Sunday matinees, aka Ice Cream Sundays (July 2,9, and 16), include a chance to enjoy some delicious ice cream with your show from Eureka Springs’ The Big Dipper. Delish!

All shows are 7:30pm/Sundays 3pm unless otherwise noted.

L’Elisir D’Amore (The Elixir of Love) – Donizetti
June 23 and 28 – July 1, 5, 9, 12, 15, and 21

The Tender Land – Copland
June 24 and 29 – July 3, 7, 11, 16, 20

Opera in the Ozarks

Orpheus in the Underworld – Offenbach
June 27, 30 – July 2, 6, 8, 14, and 19

Ice Cream Sundays – July 2, 9, 16

Broadway Cabaret at Mount Sequoyah Center in Fayetteville, 7pm – July 13

Chamber Music – July 17

Broadway Cabaret at Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, 6pm – July 18

Opera in the Ozarks is located at 16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR. Visit opera.org for tickets and more information. You can also find the theater on Facebook.

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