In 2025, we celebrated 50 years of Glimmerglass with a season like no other. From the sweeping romance and tragedy of Tosca, to the Pulitzer Prize–winning brilliance of Sunday in the Park with George and the daring surrealism of The Rake’s Progress, this anniversary season showcased the best of Glimmerglass. This milestone year shone a spotlight on the future of opera with the launch of a world premiere, The House on Mango Street, based on the beloved novel by Sandra Cisneros. The Youth Opera Initiative also celebrated a 10 year anniversary with performances of Odyssey on the Alice Busch Opera Theater stage for the very first time.
In addition to mainstage performances, the Festival expanded summer offerings with special events, including the Bernadette Peters Concert and the Pipeline Talk with Librettist/Composer Derek Bermel and Librettist Sandra Cisneros. Artists-in-Residence Greer Grimsley and Luretta Bybee led the season’s Resident Artists in an exploration of art and music, culminating in their concert Becoming: The Exploration of Storytellers Through Words and Music. The 2025 Festival was a season of artistry, history, and community.
If you loved your 2025 Festival experience, now is the perfect time to renew your Ticket Package for 2026. Call the Box Office at (607) 547-2255 to renew! New Ticket Packages will go on sale October 6, 2025.
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