Drake Opera Theatre

Drake Opera Theatre

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This is the official page of the Drake Opera Theater Company. Drake Opera Theater produces professional quality performances annually.

Be sure to check here for all the latest news and information as it becomes available.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to all of our Drake opera Theatre graduates! What an incredible and inspiring group of young artists! We will miss you all and are so proud of you Leona Hannan, Emilia Jurzyk, Adam Phillips, Gabe McKee, Ben Ankarlo, Caitlyn Dean, Kaitlyn Wood, Cadence Lowery-Hart, Will Johnson and Isaac Clark!

Photos from Drake Opera Theatre's post 05/07/2026

Today Drake Opera Theatre hosted an amazing masterclass with baritone Tim Bostwick! Congratulations to all students and pianists who performed!

05/01/2026

Tonight is the night!! Come enjoy a night of Opera Scenes!!

This Friday!!

04/26/2026

This Friday!!

04/19/2026
04/17/2026

Another great rehearsal with Drake Opera Theatre!! Please join us Friday, May 1st at 7:30pm for ‘Destinations: An Evening of Opera Scenes’ Sponsored by Jeff and Lisa Allen in Sheslow Auditorium. Tickets are free and open to the public

04/17/2026

Drake Opera Theatre Artistic Director Christine Blanner was named one of three recipients of the Ella Shroyer Kratz Award for Outstanding Teaching in Music at last night’s Arts and Sciences Honors and Awards Ceremony!

03/01/2026

Drake Opera Theatre Music Director Cassie Makeeff and Artistic Director Christine Blanner before our second Carmen performance 🪭🪭

02/28/2026

Opening night is here at last!!!

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Des Moines, IA
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