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
  • Oct 18 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 19 2024 | 2 - 5pm, Oct 19 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 20 2024 | 2 - 5pm

    Presented by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre

    THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
    by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sung in Italian with English supertitles

    UK Opera Theatre proudly…

    Lexington Opera House
  • Oct 19 2024

    The primary mission of this competition is to encourage and support exceptionally gifted high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who currently display potential for success in solo classical…

    Schmidt Vocal Arts Center
  • Oct 18 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 19 2024 | 2 - 5pm, Oct 19 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 20 2024 | 2 - 5pm

    Presented by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre

    THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
    by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sung in Italian with English supertitles

    UK Opera Theatre proudly…

    Lexington Opera House
  • Oct 18 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 19 2024 | 2 - 5pm, Oct 19 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 20 2024 | 2 - 5pm

    Presented by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre

    THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
    by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sung in Italian with English supertitles

    UK Opera Theatre proudly…

    Lexington Opera House
  • Oct 18 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 19 2024 | 2 - 5pm, Oct 19 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 20 2024 | 2 - 5pm

    Presented by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre

    THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
    by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sung in Italian with English supertitles

    UK Opera Theatre proudly…

    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 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
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Last Updated 09/24/2024