March 2026
What’s Up, Britches? A Drag Brunch Featuring Kings and Trouser Roles
Join Manitoba Opera for our first ever drag brunch! Enjoy delicious food and brunch beverages, applaud some of Winnipeg’s fabulous drag artists, and meet a few of the stand-out characters from opera’s long history with drag. Featured Kings: Dirt (host) @dirt_fromtheground Boy P*ssy @boyp.ssy Hari V. @yourfavedraguncle Operatic Performances By: Joanna Loepp Thiessen, mezzo-soprano Keely McPeek, soprano with Lisa Rumpel, piano Brunch Menu Cost: $45 per person (includes GST) Doors open at 10:30 AM Last day to book tickets: Monday, March 9
Find out more »Understanding the Music: The Marriage of Figaro
In this one-hour lecture, Dr. Colette Simonot-Maiello, Associate Professor of Musicology and Associate Dean at the Desautels Faculty of Music will discuss distinctive features of Italian opera buffa demonstrated in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, including character and voice types, ensemble finales, trouser roles, and patter and lyrical singing styles. Saturday, March 21, 1:00 PM. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Canadian Museum for Human Rights Classroom. This event is free to attend. Registration is required. To register online: https://purchase.mbopera.ca/ChooseSeats/12401 To…
Find out more »Mozart & High Tea
Join us for a traditional high tea at a Parisian-style bistro located in the heart of St. Boniface. You’ll enjoy an assortment of house-made sweet and savoury treats served with a selection of Fairtrade and organic teas. Opera arias by Mozart complete this memorable afternoon. Featured performers: Sara Schabas, soprano; Lisa Rumpel, piano High Tea Menu Cost: $65 per person (includes GST) Doors open at 2:30 PM Last day to book tickets: Monday, March 23
Find out more »April 2026
Opera Primer: The Marriage of Figaro
A one-hour presentation that introduces the characters and synopsis of the opera presented by Dr. Scott Miller, Education & Community Engagement Coordinator. Saturday, April 11, 1:00 PM. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Canadian Museum for Human Rights Classroom. This event is free to attend. Registration is required. To register online: https://purchase.mbopera.ca/ChooseSeats/12201 To register by phone: 204-944-0824
Find out more »Lecture & Set Tour: The Influence of Joan Miró & Modernism
Learn about The Marriage of Figaro set and go on stage to see the set up close. The presentation will explore the work of Catalan artist Joan Miró, whose creations inspired the set which was designed by Ken McDonald for Pacific Opera Victoria, as well as Modernism. The presentation will also look briefly at the history of Modernist set design in Winnipeg. Presented by Dr. Oliver Botar, Associate Director, Graduate Programs and Research, University of Manitoba School of Art. This event is…
Find out more »The Marriage of Figaro
OH, WHAT A DAY! It’s the eve of Figaro and Susanna’s wedding, but nothing is going right. The Count’s wandering eye has landed on the bride-to-be. Cherubino, the page, is sweet on the Countess, and Marcellina, the governess, is chasing after Figaro. Mozart’s great ensemble comedy features a colourful cast of characters and a whirlwind of tricks, disguises, and mistaken identities. Can the servants turn the tables on the masters in order to teach the Count a lesson and save…
Find out more »The Marriage of Figaro
OH, WHAT A DAY! It’s the eve of Figaro and Susanna’s wedding, but nothing is going right. The Count’s wandering eye has landed on the bride-to-be. Cherubino, the page, is sweet on the Countess, and Marcellina, the governess, is chasing after Figaro. Mozart’s great ensemble comedy features a colourful cast of characters and a whirlwind of tricks, disguises, and mistaken identities. Can the servants turn the tables on the masters in order to teach the Count a lesson and save…
Find out more »The Marriage of Figaro Closing Night Dinner
Friday April 24th 2026 | 6:00 PM Piano Nobile | Centennial Concert Hall $75 per person Enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner catered by Bergmann’s on Lombard. Cash Bar. Does not include a ticket to the performance. *Menu as is. | *Reserved underground parking available for purchase $22 (limited availability). CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS More Information: 204-942-0489 | emiller@mbopera.ca MENU: Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls & Butter *~*~* Salad of mixed Bistro Greens & Spinach (GF/VEGAN) w/Fresh Berries, Mandarins & Raspberry Vinaigrette *~*~* Quinoa Salad w/Tomatoes, Arugula,…
Find out more »The Marriage of Figaro
OH, WHAT A DAY! It’s the eve of Figaro and Susanna’s wedding, but nothing is going right. The Count’s wandering eye has landed on the bride-to-be. Cherubino, the page, is sweet on the Countess, and Marcellina, the governess, is chasing after Figaro. Mozart’s great ensemble comedy features a colourful cast of characters and a whirlwind of tricks, disguises, and mistaken identities. Can the servants turn the tables on the masters in order to teach the Count a lesson and save…
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