Opera to Go! – Mo Willems’s Bite-Sized Operas!

Presented in partnership with Houston Grand Opera

Opera To Go! is Houston Grand Opera’s fully staged, high-energy, 45-minute opera designed with students and families in mind. Join HGO in the Kaplan Theatre at Evelyn Rubenstein JCC on January 26 at 2:30 PM for a sensory-friendly performance of this year’s Opera to Go!, Mo Willems’s Bite-Sized Operas!

What is a sensory-friendly show?
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming and supportive environment for families with members on the autism spectrum and others with sensory sensitivities. Tickets are free with registration.

About Mo Willems’s Bite-Sized Operas:
Slopera!: A Bite-Sized Opera  and  Don’t Let the Pigeon Sing Up Late!: An Opera with Wings  

In HGO’s 2024–25 season, Opera to Go will be performing a double bill of touring operas, Mo Willems’s Bite-Sized Operas!, presented as a bilingual English and Spanish edition. The show is based on two children’s books by the Emmy Award-winning author, illustrator, and playwright, with music by Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon.

Slopera! shares the story of Elephant and Piggie, two best friends who learn to appreciate one another’s differences. And Don’t Let the Pigeon Sing Up Late!, starring The Pigeon and some delightful new companions, recounts The Pigeon’s losing battle against bedtime. Perfect for introducing students and families to opera in a 45-minute, high-energy production!

Tickets are FREE! Please reserve a ticket per person requiring a seat.