Opera performers--they're just like us. From the audience, you're captivated by their voices and stage presence, their costumes, the music and the storyline. Get to know the people behind our productions. Today, we'll start with Mitchell Sturges, a tenor who is part of the Cincinnati Opera Chorus. He chooses tea over coffee and dogs over cats. When he brings a physical score to rehearsal, he might also bring along baked goods. His specialties include layer cakes, French country loaves, focaccia

Cincinnati Opera on Reels

Cincinnati Opera on Reels

Black History Month is here—join us as we celebrate a bold new chapter in opera inspired by the Black American experience. This July, Cincinnati Opera premieres LALOVAVI, the first chapter of The Black Opera Project. LALOVAVI (lah-low-VAH-vee) is a thrilling Afrofuturist adventure set in a richly imagined world shaped by history and possibility. In this interview, creators Kevin Day and Tifara Brown share the inspiration behind and hopes for this groundbreaking piece. Learn more about LALOVAVI a

Black Events to mark in your calendar! Cincinnati’s 2026 cultural calendar is packed with festivals, concerts, exhibits, Broadway shows, and community celebrations that honor Black history, creativity, and joy. Add these dates to your planner and stay connected to the moments that move our city forward. • Fifth Third Community Days – Freedom Center Free admission every 5th & 3rd Sunday • Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. – Through Apr 12 • Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey – Throu

To celebrate the opening of our FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Music Hall, we put a fiddler ... on the roof! Come see him perform again before our final three performances: Friday, July 25, Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27. Cincinnati Music Hall | Cincinnati Opera