Arias Aloft: Chromatic
Join us for a magical evening of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus in the deCordova Sculpture Park! Spread a blanket on the ground, or bring your own chair for a wonderful, family-friendly evening.
Circus 617 and Opera Untapped combine two thrilling art forms against a stunning backdrop of art in nature for a one-of-a-kind event. With vocal acrobatics and physical virtuosity featuring some of New England’s leading circus artists and classical singers, this performance showcases opera, musical theater, and cabaret classics paired with breathtaking original circus acts.
Inspired by the unique natural surroundings of the Trustees of Reservation, Arias Aloft: Chromatic is shaped by the colors of the natural world—drawing audiences into a living landscape of music and movement, and capturing the beauty of a New England summer. And to make the experience even sweeter, we’ll have ice cream for sale from local favorite, Colleen’s of Medford!
Featuring
Circus Artists: Rachel Barringer, Mandy Hackman, Alexis Hedrick, Caroline Wright,
Opera Artists: Allyson Bennett, Mary Kray, Kathryn McKellar, Erin Merceruio-Nelson, David Rivera Bozon, and Lindsay Albert
Creative Directors: Kathryn McKellar and Ellen Waylonis
Tickets: Member Adult: $32; Member Youth (age 4-12): $12 /Adult: $40; Youth (age 4-12): $15
Children 3 and under: Free (must still register)
About the Artists:
Circus 617 is a collective dedicated to highlighting Boston-area circus artists in new works of contemporary circus, created right here in the city we love. Circus 617 productions meld the spectacular, expressive physicality of circus with theatrical and musical methods of storytelling. Learn more about Circus 617's projects, including touring productions and recurring performance series, at www.circus617.com.
About Opera UntappedOpera UnTapped is a nonprofit organization that produces and presents accessible, relevant opera and vocal music performances in public and nontraditional spaces. With a strong track record of innovative programming and multidisciplinary collaboration, the organization activates opera as a community-centered storytelling art form. www.operauntapped.com
Rain Date: August 9th 2026