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Indiana University Opera Theatre, part of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington, stands among the world’s leading collegiate opera programs. Since its first production in 1948, the program has grown to present six fully staged operas each year, delivering high production values from the Musical Arts Center (MAC) and IU Auditorium. IU Opera cultivates a diverse repertoire from Baroque to contemporary commissions, including collaborations with major institutions like the Metropolitan Opera.

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In recent years, IU Opera has garnered national recognition, including a 2021 National Opera Association award for The Turn of the Screw. The program is notable for commissioning and premiering new works such as Mason Bates’s Kavalier & Clay, which premiered at IU Bloomington in 2024 in collaboration with the Met. This sets the stage for future Met tours and continued excellence in opera education and performance.

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For prospective students, audiences, and supporters, IU Opera offers a direct line to breakthrough performances and professional partnerships. We’ve got you covered for upcoming dates, streaming options, and reliable ways to secure your seats for each show.

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Upcoming IU Opera performances feature Mainstage productions in the MAC and Jacobs Live events at the IU Auditorium. Highlights include Die Walküre in concert and engaging contemporary premieres. Keep an eye on official channels for date announcements, streaming options via LIVE@jacobs, and ticket availability. Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from its original date details will be updated as events approach. To stay informed, follow IU Opera’s official social media and website for real-time news and subscriber access.

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Quick Facts About Indiana University Opera

  • IU Opera Theater is part of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington and is regarded as one of the world's leading collegiate opera programs; it produced its first opera in 1948 and now presents six fully staged productions per year. ([jsom.indiana.edu](https://jsom.indiana.edu/news-events/news/info/2021/11/noa-opera-award.html))
  • The program operates primarily from the Musical Arts Center (MAC) and IU Auditorium, with a track record of high production values and professional collaborations. ([operaballet.indiana.edu](https://operaballet.indiana.edu/about/index.html?utm_source=openai))
  • Kavalier & Clay, Mason Bates’s opera, premiered at IU Bloomington in November 2024 in a collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera; LA Opera had originally planned the world premiere in 2024 but cancelled, moving the project to IU before it tours to the Met in 2025–26. ([news.iu.edu](https://news.iu.edu/live/news/42784-kavalier-clay-opera-collaboration-between-jacobs-schoo))
  • Kavalier & Clay is slated to open the Met’s 2025–26 season, marking a rare university–Met collaboration on a work co-commissioned by the Met. ([news.iu.edu](https://news.iu.edu/live/news/42784-kavalier-clay-opera-collaboration-between-jacobs-schoo))
  • 2025 schedule highlights include Mainstage in Concert – Die Walküre at the MAC on Sept. 13, 2025, and Jacobs Live at the Movies (The Wizard of Oz) at IU Auditorium on Nov. 7–8, 2025. ([operaballet.indiana.edu](https://operaballet.indiana.edu/archive-productions/2025-26-productions/mainstage-in-concert-wagner.html))
  • The Ordering of Moses (Dett) is planned for 2026 at the MAC (Apr. 22, 2026), as part of IU’s 2025–26 productions. ([operaballet.indiana.edu](https://operaballet.indiana.edu/events/mainstage-in-concert-dett.html))

Upcoming IU Opera performances feature Mainstage productions in the MAC and Jacobs Live events at the IU Auditorium. Highlights include Die Walküre in concert and engaging contemporary premieres. Keep an eye on official channels for date announcements, streaming options via LIVE@jacobs, and ticket availability. Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from its original date details will be updated as events approach. To stay informed, follow IU Opera’s official social media and website for real-time news and subscriber access.

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