<\/p>\nThe company continues to push artistic boundaries in its core offerings. This season opened with \u201cHighways and Valleys \u2014Two American Love Stories,\u201d a double bill directed by Kaneza Schaal, and will feature Poul Ruders\u2019 \u201cThe Handmaid\u2019s Tale\u201d next month, led by an all-female creative team.<\/p>\n
Situated next to Detroit\u2019s major sports venues, the opera house is positioned to tap into the city\u2019s deep musical heritage \u2014 from Motown to techno \u2014 through Detroit Opera House Presents. More programming announcements will appear on detroitoperahouse.com.<\/p>\n\nUpcoming Detroit Opera House Presents events include:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Bugs Bunny at the Symphony<\/em>: April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and April 19 at 2:30 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitl\u00e1n<\/em>: May 9 at 7:30 p.m.<\/li>\n
- GameSymphonic with \u00c9\u00edmear Noone<\/em>: June 13 at 7:30 p.m.<\/li>\n
- The Voice of Whitney Houston<\/em>: October 10 at 8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Opera receives $3 million grant from Erb Foundation<\/h2>\n
Detroit Opera has secured a $3 million grant from the Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation, funding that will bolster day\u2011to\u2011day operations and underwrite a new initiative aimed at broadening the artistic offerings and audience experiences at the Detroit Opera House.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of Detroit Opera, I’d like to thank the Erb Family Foundation for its tremendous support and investment,\u201d said Sabee. \u201cDetroit Opera House is more than just a stage for opera \u2014 it is a community asset for downtown Detroit that must evolve to meet modern audience needs and financial realities. This funding will give us the flexibility to reimagine and reinvest in the potential of the Opera House and our company as a whole, as we continue our mission to serve the Detroit community in new and exciting ways.\u201d<\/p>\n\nThe Erb Family Foundation, known for its work advancing environmental stewardship, cultural institutions, Alzheimer\u2019s research, and sustainable business practices, has long been a supporter of Detroit Opera. Including the new award, the foundation has provided $1,481,050 to the organization since 2009.<\/p>\n\n\u201cFred and Barbara were deeply committed to investing in the people in their community,\u201d said Melissa Damaschke, president of the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation,\u201c and Detroit Opera is a perfect example of that principle in action. From its early days as an underdog in downtown Detroit to its recent reinvention as a national destination for progressive opera, Detroit Opera has continuously found new ways to give a voice to the community. The Erb Family Foundation is happy to play a role in its next phase, and we’re eager to see how this company continues to enrich the cultural fabric of southeast Michigan.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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