Opera Shots is our annual series of casual pop-up concerts throughout the community, held in unexpected places and designed to break down the stereotypes of opera. Opera Shots concerts feature members of the Opera Birmingham Chorus and surprise guest artists presenting an open-mic-style concert of the greatest hits of opera and musical theatre. In the age of COVID-19, Opera Birmingham is adapting and ready to continue bringing innovative entertainment opportunities to our community. Join us in the Opera Birmingham parking lot for the kick off of our 2020-21 season as Opera Shots goes mobile.

Admission is free. Bring your own refreshments. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. For the health of our patrons, staff and performers, masks are required at the event, and social distancing will be in effect.

The September 25th Opera Shots will feature guest artists, Savannah Bracewell, Grayson Johns, Christina Ledbetter, Anna Medley, Blake Mitchell, Joseph Robinson, Emily Scott, and Heather Thaxton, accompanied by Nick Robertson on piano.  Selections will include “On the Steps of the Palace” and “It Takes Two” from Into the Woods, “Lonely House” from Street Scene, “Caro Nome” from Rigoletto, “Johanna” and “Green Finch and Linnet Bird” from Sweeney Todd, “Anyone Can Whistle” from Anyone Can Whistle, “Not Getting Married Today” from Company, and “This is the Moment” from Jekyll and Hyde.

For future Opera Shots this season, we’ll be taking it to the streets! Opera Shots will continue monthly throughout the fall, as we pop up at unexpected locations all across the Birmingham Metro area. Stay tuned for dates and locations.

Opera Shots is sponsored by EcoLogical Insulation of Birmingham, LLC, Medical Properties Trust, Inc., and VIVA Health, Inc., with additional support from Red Mountain Theatre Company.