Knoxville Opera’s Highly Anticipated 2024-2025 Season

KNOXVILLE, TN, July 8, 2024 — Knoxville Opera is thrilled to announce its sensational 2024-2025
season lineup, combining classic operatic masterpieces with modern, innovative performances.
The main stage season will set sail on October 25 and 27 with Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic gem The
Pirates of Penzance at the historic Tennessee Theatre. Under the energetic stage direction of Dean
Anthony and the musical mastery of conductor Joseph Mechavich, audiences can expect a
swashbuckling ride filled with humor, romance, and lyrical brilliance that the whole family will love.

Step into the romantic streets of 19th-century Paris with Puccini’s “La Bohème.” on January 31 and
February 2, 2025. Once again led by the creative vision of Dean Anthony and conducted by the
distinguished Michelle Rofrano, this beloved opera will weave a tale of love, passion, and heartbreak
amidst the bohemian lifestyle of struggling artists. With its soaring melodies and poignant
storytelling, you won’t want to miss your chance to experience the enduring power of love and art.

On May 14, 16-18, 2025, experience Byron Au Yong and Aaron Jafferis’ contemporary
“comic-rap-scrap-metal-opera”, Stuck Elevator. This unique and impactful theatrical experience
co-produced with Knoxville’s River and Rail Theatre Company will be directed by Keturah Stickann
and conducted by the exceptional Judith Yan.

Knoxville Opera’s 2024-2025 season will also include two exciting concerts at the Clayton Center for
the Arts. At the top of the season, the “Opera’s Greatest Hits” concert will honor the legacy of
Maestro Robert Lyall on September 22, 2024. Experience operatic classics from thrilling soloists with
full chorus, and orchestra. Knoxville Opera will also join forces with the Oak Ridge Symphony to
perform Beethoven’s majestic Symphony No. 9 on April 5, 2025.

Knoxville Opera’s 2024-2025 season promises to deliver high-caliber productions that will transport
attendees. New season subscriptions will be available for purchase on Monday, July 22nd, with
single tickets set to go on sale on Monday, August 12th. Visit www.knoxvilleopera.org/tickets or call
865-524-0795 to secure your tickets.

About Knoxville Opera: Knoxville Opera has been the leading producer of professional opera in
East Tennessee since 1978. KO’s mission is to create vocal and theatrical experiences that entertain,
provoke, and console.

Press Contact:
Amara Pappas, Marketing Associate
[email protected] (865) 524-0795