Opera on Tap

Who knew that some of the most dramatic stories played out off-stage of The Metropolitan Opera. Comedian and soprano extraordinaire takes us through the highs and lows of the worlds most iconic opera house.

The Burren Backroom
April 18th, 12-2pm
247 Elm St. Somerville, MA

Suggested Donation $20 | $10 Students

“The vibe is casual, the performers up close—no opera glasses needed.” – Improper Bostonian

RSVP HERE

Once the Patriots’ Invitational has passed, it is time for some Romance.

Grab your special someone, or friends and family, and join us for Stellina Restaurant’s celebration of Amore. Opera on Tap favorites perform music that will have you falling in love, breaking your heart, and lusting for life.  

Chef Marc Bouchard serves up the drama with packets of Gulf of Maine seafood, prepared individually and served piping hot! Followed with the finest Italian-style roast beef, native wild mushrooms, a warm salad and, of course, something very chocolate and very, very decadent.

Stellina Restaurant
47 Main St. Watertown, MA
Sunday, February 10, 2019 5:30pm

The cast is still cooking, this one will be hot!

Tickets are $60/person, which includes a 3 course family style meal and entertainment. Reservations are required.

More information can be found soon on Stellina’s website…

For Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Anniversaries, Engagements, or just because.  Hire your very own opera singer to surprise someone you love.  Email boston@operaontap.com for more details!

Opera on Tap returns to Davis Square with a Brunch Series unlike any other!  No cover and fun for the whole family,  some of Boston’s most celebrated up and coming artists present music that will ignite a passion for opera, beer, brunch and more! Opera on Tap’s Backroom Burren Series is a family friendly event, and an overwhelming favorite for all ages.

No cover charge, full brunch menu

“The vibe is casual, the performers up close—no opera glasses needed.” – Improper Bostonian

Saturday, October 27th

12pm
The Burren Backroom
247 Elm st. Somerville
“Annual Halloween Brunch”

12pm
The Burren Backroom
247 Elm St. Somerville
“Ugly Sweater Holiday Sing” – Maple Syrup and Messiah Sing-alongs

Opera on Tap Boston Artist Roster Auditions

OOT Boston is on the hunt for fabulous opera singers (21 and up) for our Artist Roster. If you think you can sing the socks off a crowd for a frosty mug or three, then Opera on Tap is for you!

When: October 14, 12pm-5pm & October 15, 5pm-9pm

Where: Longy School of Music, 27 Garden St. Cambridge, MA 02138

Payment:  All artists are paid per gig ($50-$250+) depending on length, repertoire, and distance.  Public concerts are scheduled in one of our Boston area venues with little to no rehearsal time and usually include music already in the artist’s repertoire.  

Apply/Contact:  To be considered for an audition, please submit a headshot and resume to bostonauditions@operaontap.com with your first and last name in the subject line by no later than 6pm on September 21.

If you have a preferred audition date/time please list.  A $10 audition fee will be taken at the time of your audition.

Requirements/Materials:  Auditioners will be asked to prepare 3 contrasting arias and are welcome to bring additional repertoire (musical theater, operetta, and art songs). In addition, please be prepared to give a brief and compelling introduction about your first piece.

An excellent pianist will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.   For more information visit www.operaontap.com/Boston, find us on Facebook (Opera on Tap Boston), or email us at boston@operaontap.com.

“Brunhilde does Boston: A Diva’s Guide to Dating”

Join the fabulous singers of Opera on Tap Boston as they sing your favorite opera and musical theater favorites that relate to Tinder terrors, Match dot com mayhem and Bumble blowouts. While the stunning, Laura Ethington adds her antidotes about dating and comedy to the evening.

Featuring:
Nathan Rodriguez, baritone
Kathryn McKellar, soprano
Jaime Korkos, mezzo
Laura Ethington, soprano
Fred C. VanNess Jr., tenor
Abby Krawczynska, soprano
Scott Ballantine, baritone
and
James Myers, piano

Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Be sure to buy your tickets ahead of time, we expect this show to sell out!

Haltet deine Lederhosen fest, es ist Oktoberfest mit Opera on Tap!
Translation: Hold on to your Lederhosen, It’s Oktoberfest with Opera on Tap!
Don’t miss our most epic event of the year! Join Opera on Tap for song and swilling in celebration of Oktoberfest. Wary to begin Oktoberfest in September? Don’t be! Squeeze into your Lederhose and get with the program, festivities in Munich start mid-September. Relax and marvel as our talented performers carry rousing tunes in German and other inebriated tongues—all you’ll have to carry is your Stein (though in fairness, that can be challenging too).

The Burren in Somerville/Davis Square

Saturday, September 30th 1:00pm-3:00pm
No cover, but tips are encouraged!
Special local Nift gift card for the first 50 guests to arrive, so don’t be late!

Featuring:
Laura Ethington
Abigail Krawczyńska
Kathryn McKellar
Nathan Rodriguez
Madeline Ross
and Yukiko Oba

Stellina Restaurant in Watertown

Sunday, October 15th 5:30-8:30pm
Tickets are $55/person including all food and entertainment. Reservations are required. Please call 617-924-9475.

Featuring:
Seth Grondin
Katrina Holden
Michael Merullo
Christie Teeters
and James Myers

Go beyond Aïda, Bohème, and Carmen in this exploration of little-known men’s ensemble repertoire by some of your favorite operatic composers! Featuring music of Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Mozart, Wagner, and Jake Heggie, a show-stopping vocal arrangement of The Magic Flute Overture, and even works by the Marx Brothers and Rufus Wainwright. Who knows? Your favorite RenMan may throw in an aria or two! Stay for a Gala Reception featuring performers from Boston’s own Opera on Tap, and raise a glass with us at this unique celebration of both the operatic and choral communities of our metro area!

Sunday, May 13th at 3pm

RenMen concert at Old South Church
After-Party featuring Opera on Tap at The Globe Bar and Cafe will begin around 4:30pm, after the concert

Featuring:
Lindsay Conrad, soprano
Chelsea Beatty, soprano
Britt Brown, mezzo
Thomas Dawkins, piano
and more!

Ticket information can be found here…