It’s a Grand Night for Singing 2026

Everett McCorvey, Producer
Peggy Stamps, Director
Grady Bowman, Choreographer
Rob Baldwin, Conductor

UK Opera Theatre

Photos by Sally Horowitz

A stage scene with a man in a blue vest and white shirt at center, surrounded by others with headlamps and adults, with musicians behind him, and a dark backdrop with a purple crescent moon graphic.
A group of women performing a dance routine on stage. They are wearing black outfits with boots and sequined accessories. The background features colorful lighting and a brick wall with large windows.
A group of performers on stage with stairs and brick walls. Some are on the stairs, others are on the floor, and a few are in mid-action.

Porgy and Bess

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance

Kathleen Clawson, Director
Keitaro Harada, Conductor

Photos by Knack Video

A man and woman sharing an intimate moment on stage, sitting close together with foreheads touching, smiling, with a dark background and some other people faintly visible.
A man with a gray vest passionately singing on stage, with one arm raised and mouth open in front of a dark background and audience.
A woman with long curly hair wearing a blue dress onstage holding a doll, appearing pensive. Several people are seated around her, some looking toward her, in a dark setting with stage lighting.

A Nation of Others

UK Opera Theatre

Sarah Ina Meyers, Director
Everett McCorvey, Conductor

Photos Sally Horowitz, Mark Mahan

People dressed in period costumes in a "waiting room" as part of a performance with illuminated letters on a wall behind them.
A person dressed in black with a wide-brimmed hat standing behind a partially open doorway or partition, with geometric lattice patterns and backlit panels creating a silhouette effect.
Actors in costumes performing on stage, with expressions of surprise or concern, in a theater setting.

Messiah Sing-In

National Chorale

Everett McCorvey, Artistic Director

Photos by Mark Mahan

An auditorium with a stage where an orchestra is performing, and a conductor is leading them. The audience is seated and watching the performance, and the room has multiple levels with wooden paneling and emergency exit signs visible.
Orchestra performers on stage in concert hall, women in elegant dresses and men in tuxedos, with musicians playing string instruments in the background.
Man in formal attire, tuxedo and white bow tie, singing with an open mouth, holding music. He is wearing glasses and has dark hair and beard, seated among others in a concert hall with wooden seats.

Celebration of Song

UK Opera Theatre and Alltech, Inc

Everett McCorvey, Music Director

Photos by Paige Wolka

Large choir and orchestra performing on stage decorated with holiday-themed ornaments and trees, under blue and red lighting, during a concert.
A woman singing on stage during a performance, wearing a sparkly green dress, with a choir or backup singers in the background in similar dresses, and Christmas decorations visible.
A woman in a red dress standing on a stage with a choir and musicians, some wearing Santa hats, during a holiday concert. Christmas decorations, including a lit ornament, are visible on the stage.

Carmen

Kathleen Clawson, Director
Chelsea Gallo, Conductor
Irene Rodriguez, Choreographer

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance

Hansel and Gretel

Christopher Burchett, Director
John Nardolillo, Conductor
Theresa Bautista, Choreographer

UK Opera Theatre

Photos by Mark Mahan

Theatrical set of a gingerbread house with colorful decorations, characters, and lights.
Performers dressed in flowing costumes on stage with blue lighting and a backdrop that resembles a starry night sky, during a theatrical performance.
A scene featuring two performers on stage. One performer, a woman dressed in period costume with an apron, is holding a broom and smiling. The other actor, a young man in vintage clothing, is seated and raising his hand.

It’s a Grand Night for Singing 2025

Everett McCorvey, Producer
Peggy Stamps, Director
Grady Bowman, Choreographer
Rob Baldwin, Conductor

UK Opera Theatre

Photos by Mark Mahan

A diverse group of performers on stage, smiling and dancing in colorful costumes during a theatrical production.
Group of actors on stage in performance, some holding books, displaying various facial expressions and gestures.
A stage in a theater with a large group of diverse performers, some dancing and some standing, under colorful lights. The stage backdrop features a crescent moon and starry night design, with colorful stained glass-style windows on the sides. Audience members are visible in the foreground.

Sanctuary Road

Dennis Whitehead Darling, Director
Felicity Stiverson, Choreographer
Everett McCorvey, Conductor

UK Opera Theatre

Photos by Sally Horowitz

A group of diverse people performing on stage dressed in 19th-century clothing, with a backdrop depicting a sunset or sunrise.
A group of people on stage dressed in historical clothing, possibly from the 19th century, with some raising their hands. There is a dark curtain backdrop and a projected image.
A theatrical stage with performers dressed in historical costumes. The background features a large screen displaying historic wanted posters. The performers are holding up smaller signs related to rewards and historical notices.

Cinderella

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance

Brandon Ragland, Choreographer
Neil Gittleman, Conductor