2025 Festival Events
Bernadette Peters in Concert
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July 31, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Alice Busch Opera Theater
$50 – $150
Approx. running time: 75-85 mins
Join Bernadette Peters, critically acclaimed star of stage, film, television and recordings, for a magical and inspiring evening of songs from the great music masters. The three-time Tony recipient and multi-award winner creates an intimate audience experience when she performs celebrated selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman and other legends. Come and enjoy the incomparable Bernadette for a one of a kind evening of spell-binding songs that are certain to touch your heart.
BECOMING: The Evolution of Storytellers through Words and Music
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August 14, 2025 | 4:30 pm
$50
Approx. running time: 60 – 90 mins
Experience an unforgettable concert led by 2025 Artists-in-Residence Greer Grimsley and Luretta Bybee alongside Glimmerglass Young Artists. Becoming will be the culmination of Grimsley and Bybee’s season-long exploration with 2025 Young Artists of how words and music intertwine to tell compelling stories. With decades of stage experience, our Artists-in-Residence will share their journey toward authenticity, presence, and mastery of vocal technique. The evening will feature shared reflections on and repertoire from Glimmerglass’s 50-year history, celebrating the legacy of storytelling through music that has defined our Festival for half a century.
PIPELINE TALK: From Page to Stage, a Conversation with Derek Bermel & Sandra Cisneros
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July 18, 2025 | 5:00 pm
$50
Approx. running time: 1 hour
Join composer/librettist Derek Bermel and author/librettist Sandra Cisneros for an insightful conversation about creating The House on Mango Street. Discover how this poignant story of identity, belonging, and resilience was transformed for the stage. Bermel and Cisneros will share their creative journey, explore the opera’s themes, and discuss the collaborative process that brought this groundbreaking work to life. Enhance your experience with this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of a modern masterpiece.
2026 PREVIEW BRUNCHES
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July 20, August 3 and 10, 2025 | 11:00 am
$65
Get a sneak peek of the 2026 Festival season from Artistic & General Director Rob Ainsley and members of the 2025 Young Artists Program while you enjoy a delicious brunch catered by The Horned Dorset. Menus are available in the spring; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are always available.
Festival Dinners
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July 19, August 1, 8, and 15, 2025 | 5:30 pm
$75
Enjoy dinner, drinks, and conversation with friends and artists from the 2025 Festival. The Horned Dorset will cater all Festival Dinners. Menus are available in the spring; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are always available.
Opening Night Festival Dinner
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July 11, 2025 | 5:30 pm
$75
Toast the opening of the Festival and our 50th Anniversary Season with family and friends over a delicious dinner buffet. Dinner will be catered by the Horned Dorset. Menus are available in the spring; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are always available.