Kelly Guerra

Mezzo-Soprano

María de Buenos Aires with Madison Opera
Jan
31
7:00 PM19:00

María de Buenos Aires with Madison Opera

Born in the slums of Buenos Aires “one day when God was drunk,” María turns to the city in a desperate quest for freedom, falling in love with its tango rhythms. A dark, surreal story told in song and dance, this “tango opera” by the legendary Argentine composer Ástor Piazzolla has been widely acclaimed since its 1968 premiere.

Don’t miss this evening of theatrical exhilaration, stunning music, and extraordinary dancing, featuring Kanopy Dance.

Starring Kelly Guerra, Laureano Quant, and Kanopy Dance
Directed by Frances Rabalais; choreographed by Lisa Thurrell; conducted by Kamna Guptaría turns to the city in a desperate quest for freedom, falling in love with its tango rhythms. A dark, surreal story told in song and dance, this “tango opera” by the legendary Argentine composer Ástor Piazzolla has been widely acclaimed since its 1968 premiere.

Don’t miss this evening of theatrical exhilaration, stunning music, and extraordinary dancing, featuring Kanopy Dance.

Starring Kelly Guerra, Laureano Quant, and Kanopy Dance
Directed by Frances Rabalais; choreographed by Lisa Thurrell; conducted by Kamna Gupta

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María de Buenos Aires with Madison Opera
Feb
2
2:00 PM14:00

María de Buenos Aires with Madison Opera

Born in the slums of Buenos Aires “one day when God was drunk,” María turns to the city in a desperate quest for freedom, falling in love with its tango rhythms. A dark, surreal story told in song and dance, this “tango opera” by the legendary Argentine composer Ástor Piazzolla has been widely acclaimed since its 1968 premiere.

Don’t miss this evening of theatrical exhilaration, stunning music, and extraordinary dancing, featuring Kanopy Dance.

Starring Kelly Guerra, Laureano Quant, and Kanopy Dance
Directed by Frances Rabalais; choreographed by Lisa Thurrell; conducted by Kamna Guptaría turns to the city in a desperate quest for freedom, falling in love with its tango rhythms. A dark, surreal story told in song and dance, this “tango opera” by the legendary Argentine composer Ástor Piazzolla has been widely acclaimed since its 1968 premiere.

Don’t miss this evening of theatrical exhilaration, stunning music, and extraordinary dancing, featuring Kanopy Dance.

Starring Kelly Guerra, Laureano Quant, and Kanopy Dance
Directed by Frances Rabalais; choreographed by Lisa Thurrell; conducted by Kamna Gupta

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Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Feb
21
7:30 PM19:30

Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Opera Las Vegas

Originally set in the charming ambiance of 19th century Spain, we are re-imaging this iconic comedy in current-day Hollywood, where pop princess Rosina is fresh out of rehab after a messy breakup and public meltdown. She’s moved in with her overbearing producer and manager, Dr. Bartolo, who has more than her career on his mind. With the assistance of aging rock legend, turned celebrity voice coach, Don Basilio, Bartolo hopes to marry the young Rosina. However, Hollywood heartthrob Count Almaviva also has his eye on Rosina but wants to win her heart the old-fashioned way, not because of his fame, so he disguises himself as a humble student to approach her. Figaro, a stylist to the stars, and a man-about-town is on the scene to aid with the love connection. A host of personal assistants, housekeepers, out-of-work actors, and even the LAPD show up in this laugh-a-minute comedy.

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Feb
23
3:00 PM15:00

Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Opera Las Vegas

Originally set in the charming ambiance of 19th century Spain, we are re-imaging this iconic comedy in current-day Hollywood, where pop princess Rosina is fresh out of rehab after a messy breakup and public meltdown. She’s moved in with her overbearing producer and manager, Dr. Bartolo, who has more than her career on his mind. With the assistance of aging rock legend, turned celebrity voice coach, Don Basilio, Bartolo hopes to marry the young Rosina. However, Hollywood heartthrob Count Almaviva also has his eye on Rosina but wants to win her heart the old-fashioned way, not because of his fame, so he disguises himself as a humble student to approach her. Figaro, a stylist to the stars, and a man-about-town is on the scene to aid with the love connection. A host of personal assistants, housekeepers, out-of-work actors, and even the LAPD show up in this laugh-a-minute comedy.

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Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri
Apr
4
7:30 PM19:30

Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri

Kelly stars as Isabella in Rossini’s comic masterpiece with Opera in the Heights

Delight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly dazzled and transported.

Opening Night 4/4/2025 7:30pm

Sunday Matinee - 4/6/2025 2:00pm

Friday Night - 4/11/2025 7:30pm

Saturday Night - 4/12/2025 7:30pm

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Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri
Apr
6
2:00 PM14:00

Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri

Kelly stars as Isabella in Rossini’s comic masterpiece with Opera in the Heights

Delight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly dazzled and transported.

Opening Night 4/4/2025 7:30pm

Sunday Matinee - 4/6/2025 2:00pm

Friday Night - 4/11/2025 7:30pm

Saturday Night - 4/12/2025 7:30pm

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Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri
Apr
11
7:30 PM19:30

Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri

Kelly stars as Isabella in Rossini’s comic masterpiece with Opera in the Heights

Delight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly dazzled and transported.

Opening Night 4/4/2025 7:30pm

Sunday Matinee - 4/6/2025 2:00pm

Friday Night - 4/11/2025 7:30pm

Saturday Night - 4/12/2025 7:30pm

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Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri
Apr
12
7:30 PM19:30

Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri

Kelly stars as Isabella in Rossini’s comic masterpiece with Opera in the Heights

Delight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly dazzled and transported.

Opening Night 4/4/2025 7:30pm

Sunday Matinee - 4/6/2025 2:00pm

Friday Night - 4/11/2025 7:30pm

Saturday Night - 4/12/2025 7:30pm

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Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri
Apr
24
7:00 PM19:00

Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri

Kelly stars as Isabella in Rossini’s comic masterpiece at Anchorage Opera.

Delight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly dazzled and transported.

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Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri
Apr
26
7:00 PM19:00

Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri

Kelly stars as Isabella in Rossini’s comic masterpiece at Anchorage Opera.

Delight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly dazzled and transported.

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Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri
Apr
27
4:00 PM16:00

Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri

Kelly stars as Isabella in Rossini’s comic masterpiece at Anchorage Opera.

Delight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly dazzled and transported.

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Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha
Jun
5
7:00 PM19:00

Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha

Kelly will star as Mrs. Fox in Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha Jun 5-8th.

Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker. Join Mr. Fox and his clever animal companions as they outsmart three bumbling farmers. Perfect for opera enthusiasts and families alike, this new production performed at Lauritzen Gardens will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans!

https://www.operaomaha.org/season-tickets/current-season/2425-season/fantastic-mr-fox

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Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha
Jun
6
7:00 PM19:00

Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha

Kelly will star as Mrs. Fox in Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha Jun 5-8th.

Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker. Join Mr. Fox and his clever animal companions as they outsmart three bumbling farmers. Perfect for opera enthusiasts and families alike, this new production performed at Lauritzen Gardens will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans!

https://www.operaomaha.org/season-tickets/current-season/2425-season/fantastic-mr-fox

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Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha
Jun
7
2:00 PM14:00

Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha

Kelly will star as Mrs. Fox in Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha Jun 5-8th.

Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker. Join Mr. Fox and his clever animal companions as they outsmart three bumbling farmers. Perfect for opera enthusiasts and families alike, this new production performed at Lauritzen Gardens will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans!

https://www.operaomaha.org/season-tickets/current-season/2425-season/fantastic-mr-fox

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Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha
Jun
8
2:00 PM14:00

Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha

Kelly will star as Mrs. Fox in Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha Jun 5-8th.

Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker. Join Mr. Fox and his clever animal companions as they outsmart three bumbling farmers. Perfect for opera enthusiasts and families alike, this new production performed at Lauritzen Gardens will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans!

https://www.operaomaha.org/season-tickets/current-season/2425-season/fantastic-mr-fox

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Jo March in Little Women
Nov
24
2:00 PM14:00

Jo March in Little Women

Kelly stars as Jo March in Mark Adamo’s “Little Women”

Dive deep into the world of Louisa May Alcott with Mark Adamo’s touching opera adaptation of "Little Women." This enchanting production brings the cherished novel to life, offering audiences a fresh perspective on the trials and triumphs of the March sisters. Set in the intimate Scott Theatre, the opera combines exquisite music with powerful storytelling, showcasing emotional depth and character development.

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Jo March in Little Women
Nov
22
7:30 PM19:30

Jo March in Little Women

Kelly stars as Jo March in Mark Adamo’s “Little Women”

Dive deep into the world of Louisa May Alcott with Mark Adamo’s touching opera adaptation of "Little Women." This enchanting production brings the cherished novel to life, offering audiences a fresh perspective on the trials and triumphs of the March sisters. Set in the intimate Scott Theatre, the opera combines exquisite music with powerful storytelling, showcasing emotional depth and character development.

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Dolores Preview
Aug
24
2:30 PM14:30

Dolores Preview

Kelly will star as activist Dolores Huerta in a of the new opera Dolores by Nicolás Lell Benavides and Marella Martin Koch with West Edge Opera in anticipation of the opera’s 2025 premiere. More information will be available later in the season.

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Concert with I Cantori di Carmel
May
11
7:30 PM19:30

Concert with I Cantori di Carmel

Our operatic spring concert will showcase soaring melodies, familiar tunes and stories of love, life, passion and drama. The legendary outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel is the perfect backdrop for the magic of opera.
Bring a picnic and bundle up under the stars while being transported to faraway places such as Sevilla in Bizet’s Carmen, the Scottish Highlands in Verdi’s Macbeth or Nagasaki in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. 
Think of it as a Californian version of Arena di Verona!

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Pasekh Alef in The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language
May
4
2:00 PM14:00

Pasekh Alef in The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language

The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language tells the tragi-comic story of Yiddish linguist Yudel Mark’s unfinished effort to create the first comprehensive Yiddish dictionary. The Great Dictionary invites audiences to contemplate the surprisingly grand ambition of Yiddish culture after its decimation during the Holocaust and to consider the power of language to transform and shape us.

With a runtime of 60 minutes, the concert is performed by an ensemble of five singers, combining characters based on historical figures with those inspired by Jewish mystical themes; the character of Yudel Mark is haunted by three ‘alefs,’ divine emanations of the Yiddish language—played by three mezzo-sopranos—who compel him to breathe new life into Yiddish as he struggles to complete the dictionary. 

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Marshall Opera Oral History Project
Apr
27
2:00 PM14:00

Marshall Opera Oral History Project

The Marshall Opera Oral History Project's mission is to collect, preserve, and disseminate the stories of seasoned and distinguished living composers as well as introduce these composers to a new generation of performers. For this program, ten young artists interviewed ten participating composers, and the young artists will perform a selection from one of the composer's operas.

Kelly will perform “Carne Barata” from Laura Kaminsky’s Hometown to the World

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Carlotta de Obragón in Zorro at Opera Santa Barbara
Apr
21
2:30 PM14:30

Carlotta de Obragón in Zorro at Opera Santa Barbara

The 30th Anniversary season will close at the Lobero Theatre with the company premiere of Hector Armienta’s classic adventure Zorro. Premiered in 2022 at Opera Southwest, Zorro is based on the adventures of Johnston McCully’s legendary pulp hero, the dashing masked vigilante who defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of California against tyrannical officials.

https://www.operasb.org/performances/zorro/

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Carlotta de Obragón in Zorro at Opera Santa Barbara
Apr
19
7:30 PM19:30

Carlotta de Obragón in Zorro at Opera Santa Barbara

The 30th Anniversary season will close at the Lobero Theatre with the company premiere of Hector Armienta’s classic adventure Zorro. Premiered in 2022 at Opera Southwest, Zorro is based on the adventures of Johnston McCully’s legendary pulp hero, the dashing masked vigilante who defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of California against tyrannical officials.

https://www.operasb.org/performances/zorro/

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Rosina in the Barber of Seville
Feb
18
2:30 PM14:30

Rosina in the Barber of Seville

Light Opera of New Jersey Presents:
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
(THE BARBER OF SEVILLE)
by Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by Cesare Sterbini
after the comedy LE BARBIER DE SEVILLE
by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais


Artistic Director/Conductor                     Jason Tramm
Stage Director/Sets/Costumes/Lights   Giorgio Lalov

CHARACTERS
FIGARO                             Carlos Alberto López
ROSINA                             Kelly Guerra
COUNT ALMAVIVA       Fabián Robles
DR. BARTOLO                Carlos Conde González
DON BASILIO                 Valerian Ruminski
FIORELLO                       Vladimir Hristov
BERTA                              Christina Lamberti

Chorus of peasants, soldiers
Time and place: Seville, Spain, 18th century

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Rosina in the Barber of Seville
Feb
17
7:30 PM19:30

Rosina in the Barber of Seville

Light Opera of New Jersey Presents:
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
(THE BARBER OF SEVILLE)
by Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by Cesare Sterbini
after the comedy LE BARBIER DE SEVILLE
by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais


Artistic Director/Conductor                     Jason Tramm
Stage Director/Sets/Costumes/Lights   Giorgio Lalov

CHARACTERS
FIGARO                             Carlos Alberto López
ROSINA                             Kelly Guerra
COUNT ALMAVIVA       Fabián Robles
DR. BARTOLO                Carlos Conde González
DON BASILIO                 Valerian Ruminski
FIORELLO                       Vladimir Hristov
BERTA                              Christina Lamberti

Chorus of peasants, soldiers
Time and place: Seville, Spain, 18th century

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Marga Richter Memorial Concert at NYPL
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

Marga Richter Memorial Concert at NYPL

Kelly will participate in a concert celebrating the acquisition of Marga Richter’s music into the New York Public Library’s musical collection. Repertoire includes works by Marga Richter and two song cycle commissions by composers Frances Pollock and Sarah Gibson with texts by Sandra Cisneros and Mary Oliver. Kelly will premiere these works with her dear friend, Michael Skelly.

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Semmelweis with American Opera Projects
Dec
5
6:30 PM18:30

Semmelweis with American Opera Projects

The American Opera Project and New York Academy of Medicine will present scenes from “Semmelweis.” The showcase takes place on Dec. 5, 2023 at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York City.

The work, which focuses on the life of Ignaz Semmelweis, whose research saved millions of mothers’ lives, is composed by Raymond Lustig and written by librettist Matthew Doherty. The work was developed as part of the AOP’s Composers & the Voice training program and premiered in Budapest on Sept. 28, 2018.

“Semmelweis” will feature music music director Mila Henry, stage director Matt Gray, and Matthew Bryan Feld as Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, as well as sopranos Charlotte Mundy, Marcy Richardson, and Joy Tamayo; mezzos Kelly Guerra, Samantha Martin, and Sophie Delphis; and altos Megan Schubert and Guadalupe Peraza. There will be an instrumental ensemble of three musicians: pianist Nissa Kahle, accordion and keyboards Peter Flint, and violist Leah Asher.

Before the presentation, Lustig and Doherty will discuss the development of their work and the lasting impact of Dr. Semmelweis.

https://www.nyam.org/events/event/steam-nyam-night-opera-learning/

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