Andris Nelsons leads a brilliant ensemble of opera’s foremost stars in Samuel Barber’s Vanessa – the 1958 Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that stands as a pinnacle of American opera. Presented in Symphony Hall’s legendary acoustics, with Gian Carlo Menotti’s poignant libretto and Barber’s achingly beautiful score, this mid-century masterpiece explores the illusions of love through music of extraordinary emotional power. Presented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra. Performed with the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus. LEARN MORE
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Created by Richard Maltby, Jr & Conceived by William Meade
Memorable Musical
“All your life, you will be faced with choice. You can choose love or hate… I choose love.”
Get ready for a rollicking musical ride. Ring of Fire brings the celebrated sound of the Man in Black on stage with a genre-spanning mix of rock & roll, country, and gospel. Featuring timeless hits like “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and many more, this dynamic production explores the life, struggles, and triumphs of one of America’s most legendary artists.
| Event Date | 12-13-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration |
| Location | Lowell MA - Merrimack Repertory Theatre |
| Categories | DRAMA, Country, Musical |
Created by Richard Maltby, Jr & Conceived by William Meade
Memorable Musical
“All your life, you will be faced with choice. You can choose love or hate… I choose love.”
Get ready for a rollicking musical ride. Ring of Fire brings the celebrated sound of the Man in Black on stage with a genre-spanning mix of rock & roll, country, and gospel. Featuring timeless hits like “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and many more, this dynamic production explores the life, struggles, and triumphs of one of America’s most legendary artists.
| Event Date | 12-14-2025 2:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration |
| Location | Lowell MA - Merrimack Repertory Theatre |
| Categories | DRAMA, Country, Musical |
The opera was first performed in Vienna in 1791, and is in the form of a Singspiel - including both singing and spoken dialog. It is currently the third most-often performed opera worldwide, a favorite in opera houses around the globe
The performance is a benefit fundraiser to support operation of the 51 Walden facility. Proceeds contribute valuable funds to the maintenance and operation of 51 Walden, a community resource supporting hundreds of local residents each week throughout the year.
| Event Date | 12-20-2025 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | see more info |
| Location | Concord MA - 51 Walden Performance Center |
| Categories | DRAMA, Vocal Classical, Opera |
The opera was first performed in Vienna in 1791, and is in the form of a Singspiel - including both singing and spoken dialog. It is currently the third most-often performed opera worldwide, a favorite in opera houses around the globe.
The performance is a benefit fundraiser to support operation of the 51 Walden facility. Proceeds contribute valuable funds to the maintenance and operation of 51 Walden, a community resource supporting hundreds of local residents each week throughout the year.
| Event Date | 12-21-2025 2:00 pm |
| Individual Price | see more info |
| Location | Concord MA - 51 Walden Performance Center |
| Categories | DRAMA, Vocal Classical, Opera |
| Event Date | 01-08-2026 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration/Info |
| Location | Boston MA - Symphony Hall |
| Categories | DRAMA, Opera |