Welcome to the School of Music Opera Theatre Ensemble

University of Kentucky Opera Theatre began in 1955 under the direction of voice teacher Phyllis Jenness and director of the UK Symphony Orchestra Phillip Miller. Since then it has risen to its position today as one of the leading opera programs in North America, largely because of the boundless energy and vision of its director Dr. Everett McCorvey.

Dr. McCorvey credits a talented faculty in the School of Music Voice Program that works as a team to help students achieve their potential as singers, scholars, and citizens. The Schmidt Vocal Arts Center foster excellence in students with professional practice and rehearsal studios, and easy access to Voice faculty and Opera staff. UKOT's most pressing needs include scholarships for students, additional faculty members for the 125 students enrolled in the vocal performance program, and support for professional-grade performances with visionary scope.

Upcoming Events
  • Mar 7 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Mar 8 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Mar 9 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    University of Kentucky Opera Theatre presents

    SANCTUARY ROAD by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and librettist Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, following the writings of the real life “Father…

    Lexington Opera House
  • Mar 7 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Mar 8 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Mar 9 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    University of Kentucky Opera Theatre presents

    SANCTUARY ROAD by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and librettist Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, following the writings of the real life “Father…

    Lexington Opera House
  • Mar 7 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Mar 8 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Mar 9 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    University of Kentucky Opera Theatre presents

    SANCTUARY ROAD by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and librettist Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, following the writings of the real life “Father…

    Lexington Opera House
  • Mar 13 2025 | 7 - 9pm

    By Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, premiered in 2022, this oratorio follows the experiences of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island on a single day in 1921.

    Singletary Recital Hall
  • Jun 13 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 14 2025 | 2 - 4pm, Jun 15 2025 | 6 - 8pm, Jun 20 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 21 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 22 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

    Singletary Concert Hall
  • Jun 13 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 14 2025 | 2 - 4pm, Jun 15 2025 | 6 - 8pm, Jun 20 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 21 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 22 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

    Singletary Concert Hall
  • Jun 13 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 14 2025 | 2 - 4pm, Jun 15 2025 | 6 - 8pm, Jun 20 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 21 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 22 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

    Singletary Concert Hall
  • Jun 13 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 14 2025 | 2 - 4pm, Jun 15 2025 | 6 - 8pm, Jun 20 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 21 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 22 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

    Singletary Concert Hall
  • Jun 13 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 14 2025 | 2 - 4pm, Jun 15 2025 | 6 - 8pm, Jun 20 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 21 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 22 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

    Singletary Concert Hall
  • Jun 13 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 14 2025 | 2 - 4pm, Jun 15 2025 | 6 - 8pm, Jun 20 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 21 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm, Jun 22 2025 | 2 - 4pm

    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

    Singletary Concert Hall
Created 08/19/2021
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Last Updated 10/21/2024