The reviews are in, and Of Mice and Men was a hit!
The links to all our reviews and media have been added to the show gallery page. Across platforms, it's agreed that this complex, emotional story leaves nothing on the table.
🔗: kcopera.org or through the link in our bio!
📸: Don Ipock
#kcopera #ofmiceandmen #carlislefloyd #steinbeck
Congratulations to Ben Bliss, a talented Kansas City native and former Lyric Opera principal artist, on winning the Metropolitan Opera's 2026 Beverly Sills Award! 🍾🥂
Visit the Met Opera's website to learn about Ben, his current roles at the Met, and the history of this prestigious award. 😎 Link in bio!
@mrbenbliss
Even though Of Mice and Men didn’t have the happiest of endings, we still have some good news to share. Waverly, now known as Bernadette, will be staying in the Lyric Opera family! 🐕
Lyric Opera’s head scenic artist, Bethany Elliott, and her partner, Jordon Malone, who also works in the Kansas City theater scene, have adopted Bernadette, giving this adorable bundle of joy a FURever home. 💕
Thanks again to our partners at Wayside Waifs for entrusting us with Bernadette for the show, and congratulations to the new dog parents! ✨
@bethanyjoypaints@waysidewaifs
#kcopera #puppies #family #waysidewaifs #ofmiceandmen
Still feeling the emotional impact from Of Mice and Men? 💔
We've added more photos and media to the show gallery page to revisit the most memorable moments from last weekend. ✨
🔗: kcopera.org or through the link in our bio!
#kcopera #ofmiceandmen #carlislefloyd #steinbeck
What does opera feel like? 🤔
The unbridled JOY of a comedic chase. 🏃 The devastating ACHE of a final goodbye. 💔 The ELECTRICITY of a live performance. ⚡
As this season comes to a close, make your gift by June 30 to prepare the stage for new stories that make you FEEL transported long after you leave the theater! 🎭
Find the donation link through the link in our bio!
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April showers bring May flowers as we close the 2025–2026 season. 🌷 Thank you for joining us for the journey that was this fabulous season. Before you know it, though, more world-class opera is coming your way with the 2026-2027 season. ✨ We open in September with La bohème, 🕯️ which will open a little earlier than in years past, so you won’t have to wait long for more of the opera you crave. Subscriptions for the 2026-2027 season are now on sale, and if you’re a current subscriber, the deadline to keep your seats is this FRIDAY! ⌛🎟️ Don’t miss out on a season full of love, elegance, wit, and grandeur!
🔗: kcopera.org or through the link in our bio!
#kcopera #summertime #lokcamplified #newsletter
Wow. Of Mice and Men was an amazing way to conclude the season. ✨
Thanks to everyone who joined us and made this production happen! As summer approaches, we still have some final tasks to complete, and we're excited for next season's events and opportunities! But one thing is certain, Kansas City: none of this would be possible without you. From all of us, thank you truly. ❤️
Especially from Waverly! 😍
@matthewpearcetenor@carlislefloyd100
📸: Don Ipock
#kcopera #ofmiceandmen #steinbeck #carlislefloyd
While the farmhands are off playing horseshoes, Lennie (@matthewpearcetenor ) and Curley's Wife (@sarajgartland ) share an honest, dream-filled moment as they sing about their respective hopes for what they want out of their lives.
Lennie: Matthew Pearce
Curley's Wife: Sara Gartland
Joseph Mechavich, conductor (@joeymechavich )
Kristine McIntyre, director (@mcinpalm )
Kansas City Symphony
Videography by Andy Newbegin Photography.
Not only is today the final Of Mice and Men performance...
...it's the last performance of our 2025–2026 season! 🎶
Join us today as this beloved and tragic American story makes its final appearance on our stage, and be sure to check out our upcoming season online! It'll be here before you know it. 😅
🔗 & 🎟️: kcopera.org or through the link in our bio!
📸: Don Ipock
#kcopera #ofmiceandmen #summertime #steinbeck #carlislefloyd
After Candy (Wayne Tigges) makes the heartbreaking decision to put down the Old Dog (Charlee Blue), the Ballad Singer (@davidpelinotenor ) leads a mournful tune with the ranch hands to both reflect the somber atmosphere and to remind all of them that their lives are full of hardship, and like dust in the wind, they keep movin' on.
Ballad Singer: David Pelino
Candy: Wayne Tigges
Old Dog: Charlee Blue
Lyric Opera Chorus
Joseph Mechavic, conductor (@joeymechavich )
Kristine McIntyre, director (@mcinpalm )
Kansas City Symphony
Videography by Andy Newbegin Photography.
When @kcopera needed a dog to play a character in their new production of “Of Mice and Men," eight canines and their owners showed up to audition. The lucky dog made his big debut this weekend.
The opera is based on John Steinbeck's 1937 novella, "Of Mice and Men." It follows two migrant workers through California during the Great Depression.
Because the opera’s aesthetic draws from Dust Bowl-era photography, when Stage Director Kristine McIntyre was considering a dog for the production, she had a specific look in mind.
“We have to believe that it's a dog that could possibly have lived on a ranch in the mid 20th century,” McIntyre says. “So no doodles, no labradoodles, no fancy designer dogs.”
Two more chances to see Of Mice and Men this weekend! 🚨
Tickets are still available for performances tonight and tomorrow. This is one American classic you do not want to miss! ✨
🎟️: kcopera.org or through the link in our bio!
@sarajgartland@mattdibatenor@earth_wind_and_schyler
📸: Don Ipock
#kcopera #ofmiceandmen #steinbeck #carlislefloyd
