From TOLEDO OPERA
Toledo Opera will present the second installation of Opera Cabaret on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Toledo Opera offices (425 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 601, Toledo, OH 43604). The event will feature performances by the Toledo Opera Resident Artists and members of the Toledo Opera Chorus.
Opera Cabaret will be hosted by Toledo Opera Artistic Director Kevin Bylsma. Refreshments will be provided, and this event is free and open to the public. A free will donation will be accepted on the evening of the event, and will be used to sustain and develop the Toledo Opera Chorus.
For Toledo Opera Artistic Director, Kevin Bylsma, the return of Opera Cabaret is both a celebration of local talent and a chance to connect more personally with the community: “Following the success of our first Opera Cabaret in February, Toledo Opera is offering another performance opportunity on Saturday, May 17 at 7. Please join members of the Opera Chorus and our Resident Artists for an evening of opera and musical theatre favorites. Beautiful music, combined with scrumptious snacks and delicious wine, makes this an evening not to be missed.”
Opera Cabaret is a new performance series developed by Toledo Opera to spotlight the artistry and talent of the Toledo Opera Chorus. The program was conceived following the company’s production of “South Pacific,” which featured a small and specialized ensemble. In response, the artistic staff created Opera Cabaret as a platform to fully showcase the chorus – a group regarded as the heart of Toledo Opera.
Comprised of regional and local professional singers, the Toledo Opera Chorus plays an essential role in bringing each mainstage production to life. These dedicated artists generously contribute their time, talent, and passion to the company. Opera Cabaret offers them the opportunity to shine in a more intimate setting, while also deepening connections with the community through varied vocal selections and engaging performances.
Opera Cabaret is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit toledoopera.org.
