Utah Festival Opera
Performances will be held at the beautifully restored Ellen Eccles Theatre in Logan, Utah. Its stage accommodates all manner of performances, from the most intimate aria or duet, to the grandest spectacle. From the ornate grand foyer to the sweeping balconies, red plush seats, superb sight lines, and flawless acoustics, the Ellen Eccles Theatre is the perfect setting to be carried away to distant lands of passion, drama, intrigue and romance. The Opera will present six dramatic performances in repertory during this summer’s season.
Utah Festival Opera 2026–2027 Season Information
Dates are subject to change. Please contact us if you have any questions.
June 12–July 11, 2026
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| Circulation: 25,000 |
The Last Five Years
The Last Five Years tells the story of Jamie, a successful novelist, and Cathy, a struggling actress, over the course of their five-year relationship. The narrative is uniquely structured, with Jamie’s story told chronologically from their first meeting to their divorce, while Cathy’s story is told in reverse, starting from the end of their marriage and moving back to their initial romance. The Last Five Years is a beautiful musical starring Utah Festival’s own Vanessa Ballam and Stefan Espinosa.
Scalia/Ginsburg
A comic opera that explores the friendship between U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The story begins with Scalia facing trials in a sealed courtroom, and Ginsburg breaks in to defend him, showcasing their contrasting legal philosophies and shared love for opera as they navigate the challenges together. Trial by Jury is a comic opera that revolves around a breach of promise lawsuit where the plaintiff, Angelina, sues the defendant, Edwin, for abandoning her on their wedding day. The courtroom is filled with humor and chaos as the judge and jury, swayed by their affections for Angelina, navigate the absurdities of the case, ultimately leading to a comical resolution.
Pirates of Penzance
The pirates are celebrating young Frederic’s coming-of-age…but he doesn’t want to be a pirate! Instead, he wants the beautiful maiden Mabel’s hand in marriage and to exterminate his prior piratical patriots. The Pirates of Penzance is a comical farce and classical operetta at its finest.
1776 the Musical
It’s a long hot summer in Philadelphia, and the Continental Congress is an exhausted, annoyed, and quarrelsome collection of men. John Adams, the passionate crusader, races against time: if the tenets of independence can’t be articulated, General Washington’s painfully outnumbered army will have no ideal for which to fight. But the cantankerous Adams is struggling to assert his arguments and this large group of strong-minded individuals isn’t coming together. They might have a chance if Thomas Jefferson would write a declaration. Under these conditions, how will America ever achieve Independence?
