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July 15 - August 17

Glimmerglass on the Grass

Thank you to everyone who supported Glimmerglass on the Grass -- near and far! Stay tuned for information on the 2022 season to be announced this fall.
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July 15 - August 17

Remembering Paul Kellogg

We pay tribute to former company head, Paul Kellogg, who passed away this year. We invite Festival friends to share their memories on Paul's memorial page.
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We are Hiring

We are hiring Head Carpenter and a Scenic Carpenter. The positions are full-time, with benefits and paid-time off.
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August 1 – 14

Il Trovatore

Conflicting stories about the past are at the heart of Verdi’s Il Trovatore, an epic tale of love and revenge. Latonia Moore and Gregory Kunde star as Leonora and Manrico, the fated lovers, alongside Raehann Bryce-Davis as Azucena and Michael Mayes as Count di Luna. 

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August 3 – 16

Gods and Mortals

Gods and Mortals celebrates the work of Richard Wagner with selections from some of his most popular operas, including The Ring Cycle and Tannhäuser, as well as some of his lesser-known works like Die Feen (The Fairies).

 

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July 30, 2021 – August 13, 2021

Songbird

The Glimmerglass Festival presents a new adaptation of Offenbach’s La Périchole created by Eric Sean Fogel, James Lowe and Kelley Rourke, which moves the comedy’s action to New Orleans with new musical arrangement and orchestration by James Lowe in the style of 1920s jazz bands.

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Our Commitment to Community

We believe in the power of story as a means to create change. We believe in giving voice to diverse identities and experiences. We believe Black Lives Matter. Because of this, we commit to the following...
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July 16, 2021 – August 8, 2021

To the World

This journey around the globe through popular musical theater hits stars Isabel Leonard, William Burden, Alexandria Shiner, Michael Mayes and members of the Young Artists Program. Eric Sean Fogel directs and James Lowe conducts. 

 

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A photograph of The Glimmerglass Festival lawn; the lawn is filled with people sitting in different colored lawn chairs; a stage is seen off to the right.

Glimmerglass on the Grass

Black and white photograph; Paul Kellog sits on a wooden picket fence, wearing button-down shirt and tie. A barn silo appears behind him.

Remembering Paul Kellogg

Two people on the right are working on a carpentry project. A person on a ladder is seen in the background.

We are Hiring

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August 1 – 14

Il Trovatore

August 3 – 16

Gods and Mortals

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July 30, 2021 – August 13, 2021

Songbird

Our Commitment to Community

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July 16, 2021 – August 8, 2021

To the World

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The Glimmercast

A behind-the-music preview of the annual productions presented by The Glimmerglass Festival! Hear riveting interviews from various artists and learn more about the upcoming seasons.

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Questions?

Have questions about Glimmerglass on the Grass? Find out what you need to attend our outdoor festival this summer and more. We will continue to update our FAQ page with new information as we have it.

 

 

 

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The Glimmerglass

Festival Program

The Glimmerglass Festival will have virtual programs this year in order to keep our staff and patrons safe. Click below to find out more information on our 2021 season!

2021 Digital Program
Black Lives Matter

 

Glimmerglass stands with the Black community and against racism.

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Choose a Chair

This summer we recommend bringing a blanket or chair to enjoy Glimmerglass on the Grass performances. We realize all bodies are different, so please prioritize safety and comfort while keeping your neighbors on the lawn in mind when choosing your chair.