Upcoming Performances & Events

H.M.S. Pinafore; Gilbert & Sullivan

H.M.S. Pinafore

by Gilbert & Sullivan

October 10 & 11, 2025
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center

Set sail on a sea of satire with Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore. This witty tale follows the forbidden love between Josephine, the captain’s daughter, and Ralph Rackstraw, a lowly sailor. With mistaken identities, class commentary, and a shipload of catchy tunes, Pinafore delivers sharp humor and melodic charm in equal measure. A delightful romp for opera lovers and newcomers alike!

Season subscriptions now on sale. Single tickets go on sale August 1.

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Stuck Elevator, Byron Au Yong and Aaron Jafferis

Stuck Elevator

by Byron Au Yong and Aaron Jafferis

February 20 & 21, 2026
Betty Van Andel Opera Center

Opera Grand Rapids proudly presents the Michigan premiere of Stuck Elevator, a groundbreaking chamber opera by composer Byron Au Yong and librettist Aaron Jafferis. Inspired by the true story of an undocumented Chinese immigrant trapped in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours, this genre-defying work fuses opera, hip-hop, and spoken word to illuminate the unseen struggles of immigrant life in urban America.

Season subscription now on sale. Single tickets go on sale August 1.

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Madama Butterfly, Giacomo Puccini

Madama Butterfly

by Giacomo Puccini

May 15 & 16, 2026
DeVos Performance Hall

A bold reimagining of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, a poignant tale of survival, betrayal, and cultural collision. This landmark production marks Opera Grand Rapids’ first-ever international co-production, in partnership with Calgary Opera and Arizona Opera. Led by an all-female, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creative team, the production offers a fresh, culturally informed perspective on this timeless classic.

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