ECU Opera Theater

ECU Opera Theater ECU Opera Theater exists to reach, move, challenge, and inspire audiences throughout eastern NC through the timeless arts of opera and musical theater.

💫We are delighted to share this article on both our upcoming CENDRILLON (April 10-12) and the Spring Dance performance o...
03/31/2026

💫We are delighted to share this article on both our upcoming CENDRILLON (April 10-12) and the Spring Dance performance of the ECU School of Theatre and Dance (which just closed to great acclaim!) Spring is for fairy tales at ECU!💫


Fairy tales inspired both ECU spring dance concert, “Once Upon a Dance,” and Opera Theater production of “Cendrillon” (“Cinderella”).

🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️ Gratitude for the most wonderful cast of characters!! Our American Scenes program was a blast!     🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️
11/24/2025

🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️ Gratitude for the most wonderful cast of characters!! Our American Scenes program was a blast! 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️

🎶 The fine arts are alive and well at ECU this weekend! Come catch our program of American Scenes on Friday or Sunday! 🎶
11/21/2025

🎶 The fine arts are alive and well at ECU this weekend! Come catch our program of American Scenes on Friday or Sunday! 🎶

⭐️ Future graduate students, we can’t wait to work with YOU! ⭐️
11/10/2025

⭐️ Future graduate students, we can’t wait to work with YOU! ⭐️

The ECU School of Music is accepting applicants for the Master of Music degree with concentrations in vocal pedagogy, voice performance, and choral conducting.

Come be a part of a fully-emersed vocal program that offers an opportunity to develop as well-rounded performers, choral conductors, and vocal pedagogues.

We offer financial packages that include increased assistantship stipends, expanded scholarship support, out-of-state tuition remissions for non–North Carolina residents, and other on-campus employment opportunities.

For more Information, contact:
Dr. Jami Rhodes-Galloway, Area Coordinator and Vocal Pedagogy - [email protected]
Dr. James Franklin, Director of Choirs and Choral Conducting - [email protected]
Dr. Jay Juchniewicz, Coordinator of Graduate Studies - [email protected]

✨ECU Opera recently had the privilege of hosting international leading soprano Kelly Kaduce for a master class with grad...
09/30/2025

✨ECU Opera recently had the privilege of hosting international leading soprano Kelly Kaduce for a master class with graduate and undergraduate voice majors. Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your brilliant insights with all of us!✨





📸: Brody Hilton

What a wonderful article about this weekend’s premiere of ‘Gal Young Un’! See ya there! 💜 💛
04/04/2025

What a wonderful article about this weekend’s premiere of ‘Gal Young Un’! See ya there! 💜 💛

ECU Opera Theater builds connections between the artform and the community as they prepare a world-premiere production set in the Prohibition-era South.

04/02/2025
Please make plans to attend this special event tomorrow in which we kick off “Gal Young Un” week! Free and open to the p...
04/01/2025

Please make plans to attend this special event tomorrow in which we kick off “Gal Young Un” week! Free and open to the public.

In addition to the talents of the Outreach cast and creative team, “Scenes from Gal Young Un” will feature a discussion on human trafficking awareness with representatives from the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina Stop Human Trafficking.

Wednesday, April 2nd, 3:30pm, Fletcher Recital Hall

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🎭 ATTEND THE TALE with ECU Opera Theater and ECU Theatre and Dance, hosts of our collaborative production of “Sweeney To...
11/20/2024

🎭 ATTEND THE TALE with ECU Opera Theater and ECU Theatre and Dance, hosts of our collaborative production of “Sweeney Todd” which features the talents of multiple ECU School of Music students and faculty members! 🎭

ECU/Loessin Playhouse
ECU College of Fine Arts and Communication



🌟 Don’t Miss ECU's Production of Sweeney Todd! 🌟

We are thrilled to present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street next week from November 20th to 24th! Join us for a captivating performance filled with suspense, drama, and unforgettable music.

📅 Dates: November 20-24
📍 Venue: McGinnis Auditorium
🕒 Times: 7:30 pm Monday-Saturday and 2:00 pm for the Sunday matinee
🎟️ Ticket Info: Tickets are available at theatre.ecu.edu or by calling 252-328-6829.

Come and experience the haunting tale of Sweeney Todd, brought to life by our talented cast and crew. It’s a show you don’t want to miss! Grab your tickets now before they sell out!

🎉🎉 Come join our “Marvelous Party”! 🎉 🎉3:30 this Friday and 3:30 this Sunday, Fletcher Recital Hall. Free and open. Prog...
09/26/2024

🎉🎉 Come join our “Marvelous Party”! 🎉 🎉

3:30 this Friday and 3:30 this Sunday, Fletcher Recital Hall. Free and open. Program runs approximately 45 minutes.

This delightful program breathes new life into several of the most beloved and well-known duets & trios in all of opera via the “marvelous party” of playwright Noël Coward’s imagination.





Artwork by John Clingman Chappell.

Congratulations to cast, orchestra, and backstage team on a wonderful production! 🥳Please enjoy these photos from Wednes...
04/15/2024

Congratulations to cast, orchestra, and backstage team on a wonderful production! 🥳

Please enjoy these photos from Wednesday, April 3: final dress rehearsal. (Photos courtesy of Caitlin Kenney.)

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209 A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Greenville, NC
27858

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