University of Kentucky Opera Theatre Presents A Nation of Others at the Lexington Opera House from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 8, 2026
WHO: Part of the University of Kentucky School of Music in the College of Fine Arts, UK Opera Theatre has earned national recognition for producing fully staged operas and musical theatre works. Under the leadership of Dr. Everett McCorvey, the program showcases the vocal talents of UK’s voice students while engaging the Lexington community through high-quality, accessible productions.
WHAT: The world premiere of a galvanizing new opera from the Pulitzer Prize-winning team that created Sanctuary Road. Set in and around the Ellis Island immigration inspection station on a single day in 1921, A Nation of Others soars with stories of bravery, resilience, heartbreak, and inspiration from people arriving on our shores and seeking a better life.
WHEN: The performances will take place at the Lexington Opera House from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8, 2026.
WHERE: The historic 964-seat Lexington Opera House in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky.
Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com, LexingtonOperaHouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Venue Contact:
Megan Garrett | MGarrett@centralbankcenter.com
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About Lexington Opera House
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It was established in 1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park, and the Lexington Opera House. One of the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.
The Lexington Opera House, built in 1886 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the premier performing arts centers in the region. Since its opening, the Opera House has played host to such famous stage performers as W.C. Fields, The Marx Brothers, Al Jolson, Julie Harris, Steve Martin, Brian Wilson, and Graham Nash. It has undergone two major renovations and remains a cultural destination in downtown Lexington.
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