UM  Opera Theater is a dynamic and exciting ensemble, committed to the most collaborative of all art forms, opera and musical theater.

UMOT has gained national accolades for its dynamic productions of opera and musical theater. With the UM Opera Theater, students may participate in classic works, new works, and original works over the course of their studies.

Students develop their vocal and dramatic skills by participating in full productions with sets and costumes, as well as scenes programs. They also gain behind-the-scenes experience working with sets, costumes, hair and make-up, publicity, and fund-raising.

Please contact Professor Anne Basinski for more information about being involved (anne.basinski@umontana.edu).

To welcome the spring, the UM Opera Theater will be offering these performances. 

April 14 & 15, 2022...........Mozart's beautiful and silly romp, Cosi fan Tutte

Presented by the UM Opera Theater and the UM Symphony, performances of Mozart's comedy Cosi fan Tutte (sung in English) will be happening April 14 & 15, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dennison Theater. Tickets available at the door, or through griztix (406-243-4051)

April 29...................Happy Hour Opera 6 p.m.  Phyllis J. Washington Amphitheater

Start your weekend out melodiously! Bring a blanket or chair and join us on the lawn at the Phyllis J Washington Amphitheater, 6pm on April 29! Free of charge.

May 15..........................UM Opera Sings for Spring! 6 p.m. downtown at the ZACC

Join us at the ZACC downtown as we sing to spring: Scenes and solos from the talented UM Opera crew! 6 p.m.

National Opera Association Honors:

2020 - NOA Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition

      Finalist, Graduate Level - Un Ballo in Maschera

2018 - Handel's Julius Caesar

     3rd Place, NOA Opera Production Competition

2016 – The Gondoliers (Gilbert & Sullivan)                   

3rd Place, NOA Opera Production Competition

2014 – The Legend of Orpheus (Baroque pastiche: Handel, Purcell, Gluck, Monteverdi et al)

1st Place, NOA Opera Production Competition

2013 – NOA Opera Scenes Competition

1st Place, undergraduate scene (Die Fledermaus)            Finalist, graduate scene (Eugene Onegin)

2006 – The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart)

1st Place, NOA Opera Production Competition

 UMOT HISTORY - What have we performed? (Below is a listing of complete shows only.)

2020 - Menotti's The Medium & Puccini's Gianni Schicchi

2018 - Handel's Julius Caesar

2017 – The Rivals (Kirke Mechem)

2016 – One Act Opera Festival: The Old Maid and the Thief (Menotti), My Fair Galatea (von Suppé), The Proposal (Granger), The Four-Note Opera (Johnson)

2016 – The Gondoliers (Gilbert & Sullivan)

2015 – Idomeneo (Mozart)

2014 – The Legend of Orpheus (Baroque pastiche: Handel, Purcell, Gluck, Monteverdi et al)

2013 –Die Fledermaus (Strauss)

2012 – Così fan Tutte (Mozart)

2010 – Into the Woods (Sondheim)

2009 – Bluebeard’s Waiting Room (Granger), Sweet Betsy from Pike (Bucci)

2008 – Suor Angelica/Gianni Schicchi (Puccini)

2006 – The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart)1st Place, NOA Opera Production Competition

Scenes Programs are done alternately with full productions