Moores Opera Center

Moores Opera Center Part of the University of Houston's Moores School of Music, the Moores Opera Center produces three fully-staged productions a year and a fourth special event.

Follow us to receive up-to-date information about upcoming events! The 800 seat Moores Opera House is arguably the finest university opera production facility in the country. Opened in 1997, it was designed to emulate the acoustic space of an old European opera house while providing the modern equipment demanded in today’s world. Boasting an enormous orchestra pit, full fly capacity and state of t

he art sound equipment, it allows performances of the largest operas while still maintaining a sense of intimacy. It gives young voices a chance to develop properly by not subjecting them to the demands of an acoustically unforgiving large hall. Featuring a movable, flexible-size orchestra shell, it also serves as the performance space for our orchestra, wind ensembles, choral groups, and chamber music. Visually it is dominated by a spectacular installation by artist Frank Stella that attracts visitors from around the globe.

04/19/2026

These two….innocently committing a Murrrrder. Moores Opera Center

04/18/2026

2 more chances to see these operas!

🎶 Happy Giving Tuesday! 🎶Today, I’m inviting you to join me in supporting a program that is close to my heart: the Unive...
12/02/2025

🎶 Happy Giving Tuesday! 🎶
Today, I’m inviting you to join me in supporting a program that is close to my heart: the University of Houston Opera Program.
UH Opera is a place where young artists dream boldly, work tirelessly, and grow into the next generation of storytellers on the stage. Your support—no matter the amount—directly fuels opportunities for these students: new productions, masterclasses, costumes, sets, music, and the kind of training that changes lives.
If you’ve ever been moved by a performance, inspired by a young artist, or believe in the power of the arts to build community, I hope you'll consider making a gift today.
💛 Every contribution makes a difference.
🎭 Every student benefits.
🎵 Every voice matters.
👉 Support UH Opera this Giving Tuesday:
Thank you for championing the arts and lifting up the next generation of opera artists!

https://giving.uh.edu/arts
photo credit: Rafael Lopez

We are delighted to announce that our productions of Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi have won first place in division ...
11/05/2025

We are delighted to announce that our productions of Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi have won first place in division VII of the National Opera Association Production Competition! Congratulations to all involved!
Music Director- Jorge Parodi
Stage Director-Kathleen Belcher
Scenic Designer-Jefferson Ridenour
Costume Designers-Shaun Heath & Mary Webber
Technical Director-Josh Jansen
Voice Faculty-Zach Averyt, Daniel Belcher, Cynthia Clayton, Timothy Jones, Melanie Sonnenberg, Héctor Vasquez
Orchestra Faculty-Franz A. Krager, David Bertman
Director of Moores School of Music- Brian Kai Chin
Dean Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts- Andrew Davis

Thanks for the shout out Operawire! We are so excited for our 25-26 season!
09/20/2025

Thanks for the shout out Operawire! We are so excited for our 25-26 season!

The Moores Opera Center, part of the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, has announced its 2025-26 season.

Kudos to the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival and Moores Opera Center students on their production of nozze di Figaro! Ju...
07/14/2025

Kudos to the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival and Moores Opera Center students on their production of nozze di Figaro! Julia Starr, Gabe Gutierrez, Ashlee Hernandez and Professor Daniel Belcher! Go Coogs! Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Moores Opera Center

Only 78 more days until Moores Opera Center auditions for the rest of the opera season! Mark your calendars for August 2...
06/13/2025

Only 78 more days until Moores Opera Center auditions for the rest of the opera season! Mark your calendars for August 29th!

Don't miss our production of She Loves Me! April 10-12 at 7:30pm and April 13th at 2:00pm
04/04/2025

Don't miss our production of She Loves Me! April 10-12 at 7:30pm and April 13th at 2:00pm

It's the day of the show y'all! Come and see the stars of tomorrow onstage today!😍
10/17/2024

It's the day of the show y'all! Come and see the stars of tomorrow onstage today!😍

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