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.
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.
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.