We swear we did not call each other before showing up for work, but it’s also definitely not the first time in our lives that @nmstudio and I have twinned at a rehearsal 😂. Just a few memories from the lead in to opening of Traviata. I never ever ever get enough pictures with colleagues throughout the process. It was so amazing to have my cousins Suzy and @rmlipscomb1 and the best @remifasola come in from Pittsburgh to share opening with me (of course I had to do oysters and martinis). My face when opening my Whole Schmagoo shirt and my WalksiesTalksies from the loveliest Robert Kerr. Beautiful memories with the most wonderful artists. ❤️❤️❤️🌸 @opera.columbus Also prod photos coming soon!!!!
We are deeply honored to be named one of the 2026 “5 Nonprofits to Watch” by @colsfoundation , alongside extraordinary organizations including @dfscolumbus , @wearefestaorg , @homeforfamiliescbus , and @ywcacbus .
At @opera.columbus , we believe opera is more than performance: it is a living, breathing expression of community. Whether through signature productions, neighborhood collaborations, or education programs reaching thousands of students, our work is rooted in creating spaces where people feel connected, inspired, and seen.
This recognition affirms what we have long believed, that the arts are not peripheral: they are essential. They are a catalyst for dialogue, a driver of economic vitality, and a reflection of who we are and who we aspire to be.
This honor belongs to our artists, our staff, our board, our volunteers, our partners, and the audiences who continue to show up, engage, and believe in what we are building together.
We are grateful to The Columbus Foundation for this investment in our work and for championing organizations that are shaping the future of our region.
The work continues. And we are proud to serve this community. #artmakescbus #meetopera @operaamerica
The Anonymous Lover 💌🎶
See you this weekend, Columbus ❤️
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Five years at the helm.
Record audiences. Sold-out seasons. National recognition. New voices onstage. Deeper roots in the community. 👏🔥
Five years ago today, Julia Noulin-Mérat @nmstudio stepped into the role of General Director + CEO with a simple belief: opera should belong to everyone, and it should be accessible, reflect the city it serves, welcome new audiences, and tell stories that feel alive, urgent, and human. 🎭✨
Today, Opera Columbus is bigger, bolder, and more connected to its community than ever, thanks to leadership grounded in vision, collaboration, and heart. 💕
#FiveYearsStrong #OperaColumbus #MeetOpera #ArtsLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ColumbusArts #CBUSArts #SupportTheArts #OperaLife @operaamerica
Season’s greetings from Opera Columbus! ❤️✨
2025 was nothing short of extraordinary, including the beloved West Side Story which broke every box office record, and through bold productions and partnerships done the Columbus way, we’ve tripled our impact across the community, bringing opera to more neighborhoods, more stages, and more people than ever before.
From grand-scale performances to pop-ups across the city, you showed up for opera in powerful ways. Thank you for believing in this work, in this community, and in the power of music to connect us all.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season: we can’t wait to see you in the new year! 🎶✨
Julia Noulin-Mérat
General Director + CEO, Opera Columbus
The Old Man and the Sea 🌊
See you this weekend, Columbus ❤️
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Opera is for everyone. At Rappaccini's Daughter, we are proud to offer accessibility options to ensure all guests can experience the magic of opera 💕
✨ Vibrating Vests (pulses to the music)
✨ Audio Description
✨ Braille Programs
✨ Touch Tours
✨ Captions (English and Spanish)
✨ Armless seats
If you or a guest would like accessibility services, please contact us ahead of the performance so we can make your experience seamless.
Thank you @gcac_cbus 🙏 for making us even more accessible
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The Marriage of Figaro 💐🎶
Join us THIS WEEKEND at the Southern Theatre and experience Mozart's greatest opera 🔥👀
Get tickets: /marriageoffigaro
🎥: Jennifer Zmuda
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West Side Story is taking over the Ohio Theatre 🤩🔥
Secure your seat - link in bio ✨
#BalletMet #CAPAColumbus #ColumbusSymphony #WestSideOC #OperaCbus #WestSideStory #CBUSArts #OhioTheatre #MakeItYours #columbusohio #meetopera #artmakescbus @cbusarts@iatselocal12@stevenckempdesign
Julia Noulin-Mérat, General Director + CEO of Opera Columbus, reminisces on her favorite West Side Story memory ❤️
#BalletMet #CAPAColumbus #ColumbusSymphony #OperaCbus #WestSideStory #CBUSArts #OhioTheatre #MakeItYours #PNCArtsAlive #columbusohio #meetopera #artmakescbus @artmakescbus
