Ancient myth. Modern spectacle. ✨
Gilgamesh: The Opera is stepping into the spotlight, and Forbes just gave a first look at the production redefining epic storytelling on stage. From towering themes of friendship and mortality to a bold, contemporary score, this is one premiere you don’t want to miss.
Read the full @forbes preview and get tickets at the 🔗 in our bio!
📸: @gandolphoto
It’s been an incredible journey bringing Gilgamesh back to life alongside such extraordinary artists. We’re beyond excited to premiere this powerful opera tomorrow at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Music by Derrick Skye. @iderrickskye
Soprano Savannah Greene in the recording @savannah.greene.sings
Join us for this epic performance find the ticket link on my website and in my bio. #ahmadjoudeh #dance #gilgamesh #opera #losangeles
It's almost here! It's been an epic undertaking and we're not there yet, but it's so close!!! Dress rehearsal and then WE OPEN SATURDAY! @gilgamesh_theopera
This is the most substantial work I’ve composed to date. I went all in.
Gilgamesh: The Opera has been a massive, deeply collaborative effort with an extraordinary team of artists, and I’d love for you all to come experience it with us!
You’re hearing a glimpse of an aria performed by the incredible
@cchristineohh
Conducted by
@fatimacorona
Featuring Young Gilgamesh, danced by
@ahmadjoudehofficial
This project has been shaped by so many brilliant collaborators:
Libretto by @dianafarrellofficial
Choreography by @stephenmartinallan
Executive Producer @laceynora
Ethnomusicology by Dr. Eve Sada
Cultural Dance Integration by @ashtarisborn
Presented & Commissioned by
@assyrianartsinstitute
With Artistic Partners
@bridgetoeverywhere@lyricoperaoc
World Premiere
March 28–29, 2026
@cerritoscenterperformingarts
Cerritos, California
Tickets in Bio!
Hope you’ll join us.
Shout out to @msmulamusic & @msmu_la for hosting the first tutti rehearsal!
#derrickskye #transculturalmusic #bridgetoeverywhere #GilgameshTheOpera #GilgameshOpera
A special update for our Sunday performance of Gilgamesh: The Opera. ✨
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, 100 tickets for Sunday March 29th’s performance are now available for $50 each (before ticketing fees), regardless of section.
Unlock this first-come, first-served pricing with promo code EPIC50 before seat selection, or contact the CCPA Box Office for assistance at [email protected] or 562-916-8500.
We’re grateful for the support that allows us to open the doors a little wider and invite more of the community to experience the world premiere of this amazing new opera.
