Saturday, October 31, 2026, 7:30 pm

Foellinger Great Hall 

Paul Dukas, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Georges Bizet, “Habañera” from Carmen
Marissa Simmons, contralto 

Joaquín Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez
Alejandro Sanchez Portuguez, guitar 

Manuel de Falla, El amor brujo
Marissa Simmons, contralto 

Modest Mussorgsky, Night on Bald Mountain

Alto Soloist in Duruflé Requiem as part of All Souls Day Mass

Wagner: Myth and Music (in German): two (2) performances: November 20 & 22, 2026

November 20 @ 7pm

November 22 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/Wagner-Myth-and-Music/

• Language: Sung in German with projected English titles

• Running Time: 2 hours, including 1 intermission

Wagner: Myth and Music (in German): two (2) performances: November 20 & 22, 2026

November 20 @ 7pm

November 22 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/Wagner-Myth-and-Music/

• Language: Sung in German with projected English titles

• Running Time: 2 hours, including 1 intermission

Marissa as Headmistress Tiberia Tervington

Paradox Opera has commissioned this world premiere operetta, libretto by Gwen Hyland, musical score by Vince Gover. The role of Headmistress Tiberia Tervington has been written specifically for Marissa.

More info: https://www.paradoxopera.org/gybberidge

The Genders of Gybberidge is a brand-new comic operetta about a prestigious (and legally distinct) magic school in the English countryside. The Gybberidge Academy of Mystic Arts values structure and adherence to tradition above all else, but the school's carefully-maintained status quo will be thrown into chaos when a new transfer student comes out as transgender. As things quickly spiral out of hand, factions will form, loyalties will change, and members of the audience will get several absurdly catchy melodies stuck in their heads. But who will emerge victorious in the battle between progress and tradition? Can a ragtag group of queer students withstand the wrath of the overbearing Headmistress Tervington?

With a libretto written by trans baritone Gwen Hyland and a delightfully energetic score composed by Vince Gover, The Genders of Gybberidge draws stylistic inspiration from the satirical comedies of Gilbert & Sullivan and thematic inspiration from present-day problems – most notably, The Author Who Shall Not Be Named and the growing tides of anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiment across the US, the UK, and elsewhere. Paradox Opera firmly believes that trans rights are human rights and is proud to bring audiences a story about queer joy, shrugging off oppressive systems, and finding community with other joyful outcasts.

Marissa as Headmistress Tiberia Tervington

Paradox Opera has commissioned this world premiere operetta, libretto by Gwen Hyland, musical score by Vince Gover. The role of Headmistress Tiberia Tervington has been written specifically for Marissa.

More info: https://www.paradoxopera.org/gybberidge

The Genders of Gybberidge is a brand-new comic operetta about a prestigious (and legally distinct) magic school in the English countryside. The Gybberidge Academy of Mystic Arts values structure and adherence to tradition above all else, but the school's carefully-maintained status quo will be thrown into chaos when a new transfer student comes out as transgender. As things quickly spiral out of hand, factions will form, loyalties will change, and members of the audience will get several absurdly catchy melodies stuck in their heads. But who will emerge victorious in the battle between progress and tradition? Can a ragtag group of queer students withstand the wrath of the overbearing Headmistress Tervington?

With a libretto written by trans baritone Gwen Hyland and a delightfully energetic score composed by Vince Gover, The Genders of Gybberidge draws stylistic inspiration from the satirical comedies of Gilbert & Sullivan and thematic inspiration from present-day problems – most notably, The Author Who Shall Not Be Named and the growing tides of anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiment across the US, the UK, and elsewhere. Paradox Opera firmly believes that trans rights are human rights and is proud to bring audiences a story about queer joy, shrugging off oppressive systems, and finding community with other joyful outcasts.

A special trio Shabbat featuring:

Cantor Lianna Mendelson, soprano

Marissa Simmons, contralto

Shanee, mezzo-soprano

Hérodiade (in French): three (3) performances: February 23, 25, & 28, 2027

February 23 & 25 @ 7pm

February 28 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/herodiade-in-concert/

• Language: Sung in French with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 15 minutes, including 1 intermission

• Composer: Jules Massenet

Hérodiade (in French): three (3) performances: February 23, 25, & 28, 2027

February 23 & 25 @ 7pm

February 28 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/herodiade-in-concert/

• Language: Sung in French with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 15 minutes, including 1 intermission

• Composer: Jules Massenet

Hérodiade (in French): three (3) performances: February 23, 25, & 28, 2027

February 23 & 25 @ 7pm

February 28 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/herodiade-in-concert/

• Language: Sung in French with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 15 minutes, including 1 intermission

• Composer: Jules Massenet

A special trio Shabbat featuring:

Cantor Lianna Mendelson, soprano

Marissa Simmons, contralto

Shanee, mezzo-soprano

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

Susannah (in English): (5) performances: April 11, 14, 17, 20, & 23, 2027

April 11 & 14 @ 2pm

April 20 & 23 @ 7pm

April 17 @ 7:30pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/susannah/

• Language: Sung in English with projected English titles

• Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including 1 intermission

• Composer: Carlisle Floyd

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

Susannah (in English): (5) performances: April 11, 14, 17, 20, & 23, 2027

April 11 & 14 @ 2pm

April 20 & 23 @ 7pm

April 17 @ 7:30pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/susannah/

• Language: Sung in English with projected English titles

• Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including 1 intermission

• Composer: Carlisle Floyd

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

Susannah (in English): (5) performances: April 11, 14, 17, 20, & 23, 2027

April 11 & 14 @ 2pm

April 20 & 23 @ 7pm

April 17 @ 7:30pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/susannah/

• Language: Sung in English with projected English titles

• Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including 1 intermission

• Composer: Carlisle Floyd

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

Susannah (in English): (5) performances: April 11, 14, 17, 20, & 23, 2027

April 11 & 14 @ 2pm

April 20 & 23 @ 7pm

April 17 @ 7:30pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/susannah/

• Language: Sung in English with projected English titles

• Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including 1 intermission

• Composer: Carlisle Floyd

La traviata (in Italian): (11) performances: March 24, 27, 31, & April 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, & 25, 2027

March 24, April 7, 13, 16, 19, 22 @ 7pm

March 27, April 10 @ 7:30pm

March 31, April 4 & 25 @ 2pm

More info: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2026-27/la-traviata/

• Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles

• Running Time: 3 hours 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

A special trio Shabbat featuring:

Cantor Lianna Mendelson, soprano

Marissa Simmons, contralto

Shanee, mezzo-soprano

A special trio Shabbat featuring:

Cantor Lianna Mendelson, soprano

Marissa Simmons, contralto

Shanee, mezzo-soprano

A special trio Shabbat featuring:

Cantor Lianna Mendelson, soprano

Marissa Simmons, contralto

Shanee, mezzo-soprano