Highways and Valleys Tickets

Highways and Valleys brings two powerful works to the stage in a single, immersive evening: Highway 1, USA by William Grant Still, paired with Down in the Valley by Kurt Weill. This production is staged by director Kaneza Schaal, with music direction from Roberto Kalb, and features a distinguished cast including Nicole Heaston, Davóne Tines, Lawrence Mitchell-Matthews, Victor Ryan Robertson, and Rehanna Thelwell. Detroit Opera presents this newly staged double-bill as part of its 25/26 season, expanding the city’s rich opera landscape with a thoughtful, contemporary pairing that honors African American and American musical theatre traditions.

Performance dates are December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM; December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM; and December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM, all at the Detroit Opera House in downtown Detroit, MI. Each piece runs ~57 minutes and ~35 minutes respectively, making for a concise, compelling evening that blends classic and contemporary storytelling through powerful voices and orchestral mastery.

Tickets are available through detroitopera.org, with promotion coordinated by the City of Detroit ACE Nights Around Town program. As your trusted connection for tickets, we’ve got you covered—secure your seats early for this unique double-bill experience.

About the performers and creative team: Highways and Valleys brings together acclaimed artists and a bold creative team. Kaneza Schaal, the director, is a 2025 Doris Duke Artist Award recipient, recognized for innovative, socially resonant performance work. Roberto Kalb conducts and leads a dedicated ensemble to realize Still’s Highway 1, USA and Weill’s Down in the Valley with nuance and energy. The cast features celebrated opera and musical theatre voices such as Nicole Heaston, Davóne Tines, Lawrence Mitchell-Matthews, Victor Ryan Robertson, and Rehanna Thelwell, all bringing depth and projection to this pairing.

Destination and venue details: Detroit Opera House sits in the heart of Detroit, offering a state-of-the-art performance space with excellent acoustics and visibility for audiences across the city and the region. Detroit’s cultural calendar for the 25/26 season highlights diverse programming and bold productions like Highways and Valleys, supported by the ACE Nights Around Town initiative to bring performing arts to a broad community audience.

Social presence and resources: The Detroit Opera channels dynamic content about Highways and Valleys on YouTube and SoundCloud, giving fans a chance to hear music and behind-the-scenes insights before attending. Follow official pages and links for real-time updates, cast interviews, and performance clips. You can also visit detroitopera.org for tickets and information.