Introducing Minnesota Opera's 2026-2027 season!
Join us and experience opera as it was meant to be—felt deeply, and together.
With a lineup of works never before seen on the Ordway stage, the 2026-2027 season invites audiences to share in moments of revelation, desire, and transformation. Immersive drama, quiet introspection, and sparkling comedy—drawn from three centuries of music and storytelling—coalesce in a testament to the power of this art form to illuminate what it means to be human.
🪷 The Many Deaths of Laila Starr (World Premiere) | Oct 31–Nov 8, 2026
👑 Ariodante | March 13–21, 2027
💌 Falstaff | May 8–16, 2027
Discover something new this season. Learn more at the link in our bio.
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Get the best seats and the best savings — plus, share your discount with friends and bring them along to the opera! Oh, and did we mention no-fee exchanges? Yup, it’s all part of the deal.
Subscribers also get Opera Passport, offering at least 10% off tickets at participating opera companies across the U.S. and Canada. So wherever you travel, opera is just a discount away.
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Closing weekend is here for “Pagliacci” 🎭
The show must go on, but how? For Canio and his traveling troupe, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. As the line between performance and reality blurs and the drama onstage begins to mirror the turmoil offstage, “Pagliacci” begs the question, does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?
Catch the final performances: Saturday, May 16 at 7:30PM and Sunday, May 17 at 2PM. Tickets and details at the link in bio 🎟
Photos by @cory_weaver_photographer
Go backstage with supernumerary Hannah Benditt as she transforms into Capitano! 🎭✨
Shoutout to makeup artist Alisa (@naturalstylesbyalisa ), Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer Priscilla Bruce, and the MN Opera Costume Shop for the incredible artistry behind the scenes.
Don’t miss “Pagliacci” this closing weekend, May 16 and 17 at the Ordway! Tickets and details at the link in bio.
Get a glimpse of an excerpt from the Commedia performed by @theamandabatista as Nedda.
Only two performances left to see MN Opera’s “Pagliacci!” Join us at the Ordway this weekend, May 16, and 17. 🎟️ Tickets and details at the link in bio.
Cover photo by @cory_weaver_photographer
A moment from “So ben che difforme, contorto son io” from “Pagliacci” performed by @reggiesings as Tonio.
Don’t miss the final three performances at the Ordway, May 14, 16, and 17. 🎟️ Tickets and details at the link in bio.
Cover photo by @cory_weaver_photographer
“Pagliacci” continues tonight and we’re celebrating with a social media takeover! 🎉
Join @elise.helene.meichels , violinist in the MN Opera Orchestra, as she takes over our social media for the day. Follow along for BTS moments from the orchestra pit, sneak peeks, and a closer look at everything that goes into bringing this incredible production to life.
See “Pagliacci” tonight or join us this weekend, May 16 and 17. Tickets and details at the link in bio.
Watch supernumerary Justin Cooke transform into Brighella in this backstage timelapse! 🎭✨
Shoutout to makeup artist Dakota (@dakotesmcgoats ), Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer Priscilla Bruce, and the MN Opera Costume Shop for the incredible artistry.
Catch “Pagliacci” at the Ordway May 14, 16 and 17. Tickets and details at the link in bio.
Behind every costume in “Pagliacci” is hours of detailed craftsmanship. 🎨
Costume Crafts and Dye Head Danielle Jordan hand-painted and dyed the blue and gold diamond pattern for Nedda’s costume, recreating the design on new fabric yardage for this production.
Swipe through for a look inside the process, and to see the final costume onstage! ✨
Costumes designed by @opergeist
Critics are raving about "Pagliacci!"
See what the @startribune and @pioneerpress are saying about the production.
Only three more chances to catch MN Opera’s “Pagliacci” at the Ordway: May 14, 16, and 17! Learn more and get tickets at the link in bio.
Photos by @cory_weaver_photographer
Experience one of opera’s most iconic arias, “Vesti la giubba,” performed by Won Whi Choi (@supertenor ) as Canio.
Don’t miss MN Opera’s “Pagliacci” on stage at the Ordway, May 14, 16, and 17! 🎟️ Get tickets today at the link in bio.
Cover photo by @cory_weaver_photographer
Enjoy a timelapse featuring supernumerary and Dance Captain @gemma_isaacson as she transforms into Smeraldina!
Special thanks to makeup artist Alex (@tsssah ), Wig, Hair, and Makeup Designer Priscilla Bruce, Hair & Make-Up Supervisor Alisa Williams, and the MN Opera Costume Shop for bringing this transformation to life with incredible detail and artistry.
Catch “Pagliacci” on stage at the Ordway May 14, 16, and 17. Tickets available at the link in bio. 🎭
