Happy Hour Sessions at the Kimmel Center

Join us at the intersection of operatic voice, blues, and American songbook and pop culture standards with a funkified boom bap jazz twist. DJ and beatmaker Omar Saleem sets the tone with his feelgood grooves. Next, Mobbluz couples their distinctive sound with operatic inspired vocal stylings from East Passyunk Opera Project's Jesus Garcia and Katrina Thurman. Combined with an interactive installation of artist K.C. Grummun’s street aesthetic hand cut stencil representations of the performers, this event is one you don’t want to miss!

For more information, visit the Kimmel Cultural Campus website.

Katrina makes her Virginia Opera debut as Miss Lightfoot in Gregory Spears’ "Fellow Travelers.”

The 1950s had its own sense of style, and its very real problems. Fellow Travelers follows the story of a love affair between two men caught in the turbulent moment of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare” – an overt policy to drive homosexuality out of government service. The very real struggles resulting from this witch-hunt end in a stunning act of betrayal. A Commonwealth premiere by Virginia-native, composer Gregory Spears.

Composed by Gregory Spears, Libretto by Greg Pierce, Based on the 2007 novel “Fellow Travelers” by Thomas Mallon

Katrina makes her Virginia Opera debut as Miss Lightfoot in Gregory Spears’ "Fellow Travelers.”

The 1950s had its own sense of style, and its very real problems. Fellow Travelers follows the story of a love affair between two men caught in the turbulent moment of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare” – an overt policy to drive homosexuality out of government service. The very real struggles resulting from this witch-hunt end in a stunning act of betrayal. A Commonwealth premiere by Virginia-native, composer Gregory Spears.

Composed by Gregory Spears, Libretto by Greg Pierce, Based on the 2007 novel “Fellow Travelers” by Thomas Mallon

Katrina makes her Virginia Opera debut as Miss Lightfoot in Gregory Spears’ "Fellow Travelers.”

The 1950s had its own sense of style, and its very real problems. Fellow Travelers follows the story of a love affair between two men caught in the turbulent moment of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare” – an overt policy to drive homosexuality out of government service. The very real struggles resulting from this witch-hunt end in a stunning act of betrayal. A Commonwealth premiere by Virginia-native, composer Gregory Spears.

Composed by Gregory Spears, Libretto by Greg Pierce, Based on the 2007 novel “Fellow Travelers” by Thomas Mallon

Katrina makes her Virginia Opera debut as Miss Lightfoot in Gregory Spears’ "Fellow Travelers.”

The 1950s had its own sense of style, and its very real problems. Fellow Travelers follows the story of a love affair between two men caught in the turbulent moment of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare” – an overt policy to drive homosexuality out of government service. The very real struggles resulting from this witch-hunt end in a stunning act of betrayal. A Commonwealth premiere by Virginia-native, composer Gregory Spears.

Composed by Gregory Spears, Libretto by Greg Pierce, Based on the 2007 novel “Fellow Travelers” by Thomas Mallon

Katrina makes her Virginia Opera debut as Miss Lightfoot in Gregory Spears’ "Fellow Travelers.”

The 1950s had its own sense of style, and its very real problems. Fellow Travelers follows the story of a love affair between two men caught in the turbulent moment of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare” – an overt policy to drive homosexuality out of government service. The very real struggles resulting from this witch-hunt end in a stunning act of betrayal. A Commonwealth premiere by Virginia-native, composer Gregory Spears.

Composed by Gregory Spears, Libretto by Greg Pierce, Based on the 2007 novel “Fellow Travelers” by Thomas Mallon

Katrina makes her Virginia Opera debut as Miss Lightfoot in Gregory Spears’ "Fellow Travelers.”

The 1950s had its own sense of style, and its very real problems. Fellow Travelers follows the story of a love affair between two men caught in the turbulent moment of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare” – an overt policy to drive homosexuality out of government service. The very real struggles resulting from this witch-hunt end in a stunning act of betrayal. A Commonwealth premiere by Virginia-native, composer Gregory Spears.

Composed by Gregory Spears, Libretto by Greg Pierce, Based on the 2007 novel “Fellow Travelers” by Thomas Mallon

Katrina makes her Virginia Opera debut as Miss Lightfoot in Gregory Spears’ "Fellow Travelers.”

The 1950s had its own sense of style, and its very real problems. Fellow Travelers follows the story of a love affair between two men caught in the turbulent moment of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare” – an overt policy to drive homosexuality out of government service. The very real struggles resulting from this witch-hunt end in a stunning act of betrayal. A Commonwealth premiere by Virginia-native, composer Gregory Spears.

Composed by Gregory Spears, Libretto by Greg Pierce, Based on the 2007 novel “Fellow Travelers” by Thomas Mallon

Katrina makes her Metropolitan Opera stage debut as Meretaten in Philip Glass's "Akhnaten".

Philip Glass’s mesmerizing modern masterpiece—a smash-hit in its 2019 company-premiere run—returns in Phelim McDermott’s unforgettable production, which brings ancient Egypt to vivid life with striking stage tableaux and a troupe of jugglers. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo reprises his celebrated turn as the revolutionary pharaoh Akhnaten, with mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as his wife and queen, Nefertiti. Once again at the helm is conductor Karen Kamensek, a noted master of Glass’s music.

Katrina makes her Metropolitan Opera stage debut as Meretaten in Philip Glass's "Akhnaten".

Philip Glass’s mesmerizing modern masterpiece—a smash-hit in its 2019 company-premiere run—returns in Phelim McDermott’s unforgettable production, which brings ancient Egypt to vivid life with striking stage tableaux and a troupe of jugglers. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo reprises his celebrated turn as the revolutionary pharaoh Akhnaten, with mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as his wife and queen, Nefertiti. Once again at the helm is conductor Karen Kamensek, a noted master of Glass’s music.

Katrina makes her Metropolitan Opera stage debut as Meretaten in Philip Glass's "Akhnaten".

Philip Glass’s mesmerizing modern masterpiece—a smash-hit in its 2019 company-premiere run—returns in Phelim McDermott’s unforgettable production, which brings ancient Egypt to vivid life with striking stage tableaux and a troupe of jugglers. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo reprises his celebrated turn as the revolutionary pharaoh Akhnaten, with mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as his wife and queen, Nefertiti. Once again at the helm is conductor Karen Kamensek, a noted master of Glass’s music.

Katrina makes her Metropolitan Opera stage debut as Meretaten in Philip Glass's "Akhnaten".

Philip Glass’s mesmerizing modern masterpiece—a smash-hit in its 2019 company-premiere run—returns in Phelim McDermott’s unforgettable production, which brings ancient Egypt to vivid life with striking stage tableaux and a troupe of jugglers. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo reprises his celebrated turn as the revolutionary pharaoh Akhnaten, with mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as his wife and queen, Nefertiti. Once again at the helm is conductor Karen Kamensek, a noted master of Glass’s music.

Katrina makes her Metropolitan Opera stage debut as Meretaten in Philip Glass's "Akhnaten".

Philip Glass’s mesmerizing modern masterpiece—a smash-hit in its 2019 company-premiere run—returns in Phelim McDermott’s unforgettable production, which brings ancient Egypt to vivid life with striking stage tableaux and a troupe of jugglers. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo reprises his celebrated turn as the revolutionary pharaoh Akhnaten, with mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as his wife and queen, Nefertiti. Once again at the helm is conductor Karen Kamensek, a noted master of Glass’s music.

Katrina makes her Metropolitan Opera stage debut as Meretaten in Philip Glass's "Akhnaten".

Philip Glass’s mesmerizing modern masterpiece—a smash-hit in its 2019 company-premiere run—returns in Phelim McDermott’s unforgettable production, which brings ancient Egypt to vivid life with striking stage tableaux and a troupe of jugglers. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo reprises his celebrated turn as the revolutionary pharaoh Akhnaten, with mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as his wife and queen, Nefertiti. Once again at the helm is conductor Karen Kamensek, a noted master of Glass’s music.

Katrina makes her Metropolitan Opera stage debut as Meretaten in Philip Glass's "Akhnaten".

Philip Glass’s mesmerizing modern masterpiece—a smash-hit in its 2019 company-premiere run—returns in Phelim McDermott’s unforgettable production, which brings ancient Egypt to vivid life with striking stage tableaux and a troupe of jugglers. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo reprises his celebrated turn as the revolutionary pharaoh Akhnaten, with mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as his wife and queen, Nefertiti. Once again at the helm is conductor Karen Kamensek, a noted master of Glass’s music.

Katrina makes her Opera Naples debut in their Festival Under the Stars as Hildy in Bernstein’s “On the Town.”

On the Town is a musical based on the 1944 ballet Fancy Free, developed by Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins with book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. New York City’s pomp and fanfare sets the stage for this story of three sailors looking for love in a whirlwind 24-hour adventure, before heading off to battle in World War II. Bernstein introduced several popular and classic songs which remain some of his biggest Broadway hits to date. The appealing musical score, youthful exuberance of characters and the unique moment in history make On the Town a true American classic!

Katrina sings in virtual and live performances of Love Notes 2.0…Sour Notes with East Passyunk Opera Project, aka ePOP.

Love Notes 2.0... Sour Notes is the sequel to Love Notes, which premiered virtually last year.
Last year's show was all about love, love, sweet love.
This year, it's a little different.
ePOP knows that love can get messy. This year, the focus is on the raunchy, the real, the less than ideal, the getting dumped and breaking up, all aspects of the glorious fustercluck that we call love.
Want to raise a glass or a middle finger (we won't judge 😘) to Valentine's Day without leaving your house? We've got a fabulous online show for you. Feeling like experiencing this wildness in person? Then join us live on February 19 for an evening of transgressions and lamentations.

Katrina sings in virtual and live performances of Love Notes 2.0…Sour Notes with East Passyunk Opera Project, aka ePOP.

Love Notes 2.0... Sour Notes is the sequel to Love Notes, which premiered virtually last year.
Last year's show was all about love, love, sweet love.
This year, it's a little different.
ePOP knows that love can get messy. This year, the focus is on the raunchy, the real, the less than ideal, the getting dumped and breaking up, all aspects of the glorious fustercluck that we call love.
Want to raise a glass or a middle finger (we won't judge 😘) to Valentine's Day without leaving your house? We've got a fabulous online show for you. Feeling like experiencing this wildness in person? Then join us live on February 19 for an evening of transgressions and lamentations.

Katrina sings in virtual and live performances of Love Notes 2.0…Sour Notes with East Passyunk Opera Project, aka ePOP.

Love Notes 2.0... Sour Notes is the sequel to Love Notes, which premiered virtually last year.
Last year's show was all about love, love, sweet love.
This year, it's a little different.
ePOP knows that love can get messy. This year, the focus is on the raunchy, the real, the less than ideal, the getting dumped and breaking up, all aspects of the glorious fustercluck that we call love.
Want to raise a glass or a middle finger (we won't judge 😘) to Valentine's Day without leaving your house? We've got a fabulous online show for you. Feeling like experiencing this wildness in person? Then join us live on February 19 for an evening of transgressions and lamentations.