Drama and Destiny: Opera Meets Broadway

Name: Drama and Destiny: Opera Meets Broadway
Start: 2025-10-25T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center at Kennesaw State University

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center at Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA

Prepare for an unforgettable evening where the grandeur of opera meets the magic of Broadway! The Georgia Symphony Orchestra proudly presents “Drama and Destiny: Opera Meets Broadway,” a sweeping musical journey through timeless stories of love, power, and passion.
Internationally acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas joins the GSO for a dazzling performance that bridges the worlds of classical opera and beloved musical theatre. Known for her rich, emotive voice and commanding stage presence, Ms. Thomas will bring thrilling intensity and lyrical beauty to each performance.
The program features stirring selections from Verdi’s Aida, including the majestic “Gloria all’Egitto” and its iconic triumphal march. Let your spirit soar with the thunderous energy of Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries”, an orchestral powerhouse that evokes mythic heroism.
Broadway fans will be enchanted by highlights from the blockbuster hit "Wicked," where friendship, ambition, and destiny intertwine in spellbinding melodies. In a tribute to the Golden Age of music theater, the orchestra presents “A Salute to Rodgers and Hammerstein,” a medley of classics from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, and more.
Whether you’re an opera aficionado or a Broadway enthusiast, this concert promises a night of soaring vocals, lush orchestrations, and emotional storytelling that transcends genre.