Productions – Out of the Box Opera

Acis and Galatea Review

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On May 14, 2019

Out of the Box and its artistic director, David Lefkowich, are all about changing the experience of opera. So this was Handel presented in a new way.

‘Action-Packed’ Opera Invites Patrons to Wander

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On May 10, 2019

Opera director David Lefkowich recently guided a visitor through a tunnel deep within the entrails of Minneapolis’ old Pillsbury A Mill. To be honest, it felt a little creepy there. Which is precisely as Lefkowich intended.

Opera Gospel Fusion

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On February 17, 2019

When you decide to become a part of the Mill City Singers, life changes in very important ways. The first way is that on Saturday afternoons, from 2:00-3:30p on the 8th floor of the Guthrie, you find a sense of hope, and a community of singers who make wonderful music while laughing, hugging, and singing together.

Opera for a New Audience

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On February 11, 2019

"Out of the Box Opera fused opera and gospel in a one-of-a-kind performance on Saturday night." - from The Minnesota Daily

Diva Cage Match on WCCO

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On October 19, 2018

Watch us promote Diva Cage Match 2.0 on WCCO Mid-Morning News, featuring David Lefkowich, Lara Bolton, and Danielle Beckvermit.

Intimated by Opera?

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On October 19, 2018

Opera doesn’t have to be expensive, serious and intimidating. It can be affordable, fun and approachable, and that’s the idea behind this weekend’s pop-up opera event Diva Cage Match 2.0 from local group Out of the Box Opera.

Diva Cage Match ‘Entertaining & Accessible’

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On October 13, 2018

In October 2017, six young sopranos in makeup and gowns gathered at Uppercut. Two by two, they faced off in the ring before a sold-out crowd and a panel of celebrity judges that included Dessa, J.D. Steele and operatic baritone Lucas Meachem.

Out of the Box Enters 3rd Year

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On September 21, 2018

Out of the Box Opera enters its third year with a return of its wildly popular “Diva Cage Match 2.0”. Last year’s sell-out audience was treated to spectacular “Diva” performances by sopranos in full evening dress who climbed into the boxing ring to sing their hearts out.

A Fusion of Opera, Jazz, and Soul

Posted by Out of the Box Opera
On January 28, 2018

Mill City Times Innovative opera company Out of the Box Opera presents Live at the Weisman, another evening of operatic adventure, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 7:00 pm. The Fusion Series includes several iconic musical styles fused into one fantastic evening of music, – a mashup of opera, jazz, soul and whatever is in between. “The program includes […]

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