Arias Aloft pre-show at CommonStage

When:
Saturday, Aug 01, 2026 6:00p -
6:30p

Where:
Boston Common
139 Tremont Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
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operauntapped Opera Untapped

Categories:
Art, Kid Friendly, Music, Shows

Event website:
https://www.operauntapped.com/events/commonstage2026

As part of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s CommonStage series, join Opera Untapped and Circus 617 for a one-of-a-kind pre-show performance before A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the Boston Common.


Arias Aloft combines vocal acrobatics and physical virtuosity, featuring Boston’s leading circus artists and classical singers in a thrilling blend of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and breathtaking original circus acts.


Created as a prelude to Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Arias Aloft invites audiences into a world of whimsy, wonder, and enchantment, capturing the magic of a summer evening on the Boston Common.


This special 30-minute pre-show performance begins at 6:00 PM, preceding Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 8:00 PM production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.


Featuring 


Circus Artists: Rachel Barringer, Alex Jackson, Anna Soltys-Morse, and Morgan Oldham


Opera Artists: Erin Anderson, Kathryn McKellar, Omar Najmi, Brendon Shapiro (piano), and Julian Gau (cello)


Creative Directors: Kathryn McKellar and Ellen Waylonis



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