Arias Aloft: Rising Waters, Rising Voices

Arias Aloft: Rising Waters, Rising Voices April 27, 2025 3:00PM Arias Aloft at Opera + Community Studios A collaboration between Circus 617, Boston Lyric Opera, and Opera on Tap Boston Co-presented with South Boston’s Mom’s Club   Circus 617 and Opera on Tap Boston combine two thrilling art forms for one-of-a-kind experience in Boston Lyric Opera’s new Opera + Community Studios. Down the street from the Boston Children’s Museum and the ICA, in a beautiful modern performance space, we’re offering a new kind of cultural event! Join us for a wonderful introduction to opera through the magic of the circus as some of the city’s finest singers perform alongside thrilling acrobatics.  After being cooped up this winter, make live arts and culture a part of your weekend again and make it a lasting impression with enchanting acrobatic choreography set to the most stunning music of the classical canon. And to make the experience even sweeter, we’ll have ice cream for sale from local favorite, Colleen’s of Medford!   Inspired by BLO’s new initiative to bring Climate Awareness to the forefront, Arias Aloft: Rising Waters, Rising Voices features music and movement inspired by humanity’s connection to Earth’s waterways. This all-ages show features opera, musical theater, and cabaret classics paired with breathtaking original circus acts. Featuring: Jessica Jacobs - soprano Claire McCahan- mezzo soprano Junhan Choi - Baritone Sally Naredla - Pianist Alissa Feller - circus artist Sophia Herscu - circus artist Alex Oliva - circus artist Ezra Quinlan - circus artist Producers: Kathryn McKellar &amp; Ellen Waylonis General Admission Adults $42 | $12 Youth (under 12) BLO Subscriber &amp; Member Rate:   Adults $38 | $10 Youth (under 12) Children two (2) years old and under are free   What to Wear? Whatever You Want. Seriously—no dress code here. Tutus, light-up sneakers, old maternity jeans, athleisure… opera glasses optional, but fairy wings encouraged. ABOUT THE ARTISTS   Circus 617 is a collective dedicated to highlighting Boston-area circus artists in new works of contemporary circus, created right here in the city we love. Circus 617 productions meld the spectacular, expressive physicality of circus with theatrical and musical methods of storytelling.  Founded in 2020, Circus 617 has created three touring productions and two recurring performance series to date, including the Arias Aloft series in partnership with Opera on Tap Boston.   Opera on Tap Boston is a Boston based organization dedicated to bringing opera and classical music to diverse audiences in unconventional and accessible spaces. Through innovative programming and engaging performances, Opera on Tap Boston strives to make classical music an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all.  Learn more at <a href="http://www.operaontapboston.com/">www.operaontapboston.com</a>

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