Join us for an event benefiting the University of Kentucky’s Opera Theatre Program!
- November 15, 2025
- Gatton Student Center Ballroom
Dinner, Student and alumni performances, Silent and live auction items, Open bar, Dancing, Mystery boxes & more!
Hänsel & Gretel
- October 3-5, 2025
- Lexington Opera House
- Tickets: $47 - $73
Step into a fairy-tale world brought to life by UK Opera Theatre. Engaging for both children and adults, Hansel & Gretel is a masterpiece of sibling courage, mystical enchantment, and musical beauty—anchored by the iconic “Evening Prayer” duet.
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Friday, Oct 3
10 AM & 7:30 PM -
Saturday, Oct 4
2 PM -
Sunday, Oct 5
2 PM
OperaLex is proud to support this production—helping exceptional student talent take center stage and introducing families to the wonder of opera.
Our Mission
The mission of OperaLex is to support the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre by promoting exceptional productions, advancing opera education, and inspiring a love of opera throughout our community.
The mission of OperaLex is to support the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre program. OperaLex provides assistance to promote the high quality UK Opera’s productions and to help educate the next generation of performers and educators.
Giving levels are designed to fit every budget!
Membership in OperaLex supports the organization and the students, faculty and staff of the UK Opera Theatre program. Joining OperaLex brings benefits and privileges to its members in appreciation for their patronage and continuing interest.
Our Mission
The mission of OperaLex is to support the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre by promoting exceptional productions, advancing opera education, and inspiring a love of opera throughout our community.
YOUR LEADERSHIP CREATES A LASTING IMPACT
Supporting the Next Generation of Opera
At the heart of OperaLex is our partnership with the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, one of the region’s leading training grounds for emerging vocal artists. UK Opera Theatre gives talented students the opportunity to develop their artistry through exceptional training and ambitious, professional-quality productions.
OperaLex helps make those opportunities possible. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and community partners, we provide support for student scholarships, productions, costumes and sets, educational programs, and other resources that enrich the student experience. Our support helps young artists grow from promising students into confident performers, while bringing outstanding opera and musical experiences to audiences throughout Central Kentucky.
LEAD THE FUTURE OF OPERA
Ways To Make An Impact!
Choose the kind of support that is right for you.
MEMBERSHIP
Join OperaLex
Membership provides vital support for Central Kentucky’s vibrant opera scene and helps educate the next generation of opera stars. Members receive recognition and special opportunities in appreciation of their support.
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY
Join A Legacy
Interested in making a leadership-level commitment? Explore the OperaLex Leadership Society to learn more about major-gift recognition, benefits, and special opportunities for our most dedicated supporters.
DONATION
Make A Gift
Your gift supports productions, scholarships, recruiting, student travel and auditions, opera education, and community outreach throughout Kentucky.
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
Dr. Everett McCorvey
As Artistic Director of OperaLex and Director of the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, Dr. Everett McCorvey has dedicated his career to developing exceptional artists and bringing extraordinary opera to the stage.
An acclaimed tenor, conductor, educator, and arts leader, Dr. McCorvey has helped build UK Opera Theatre into one of the nation’s distinguished university opera programs. Under his leadership, generations of students have received transformative training and performance opportunities, with alumni going on to perform on leading stages around the world.
Through his artistic vision and commitment to education, Dr. McCorvey continues to strengthen the connection between OperaLex, UK Opera Theatre, and the Central Kentucky community.
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