11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025

Houston Grand Opera’s Opera to Go! presents Mo Willems’ Bite-Sized Operas! The show is based on two children’s books by the Emmy Award-winning author, illustrator, and playwright Mo Willems, with music by Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon.

Slopera! shares the story of Elephant and Piggie, two best friends who learn to appreciate one another’s differences.

And Don’t Let the Pigeon Sing Up Late!, starring The Pigeon and some delightful new companions, recounts The Pigeon’s losing battle against bedtime.

Perfect for introducing students and families to opera in a 45-minute, high-energy production!

Opera to Go! is a fully-staged, high-energy, 45-minute opera, sung entirely in English and designed with students in mind. Opera to Go! is performed across countless schools and community venues all over the greater Houston region as well as to further regions in the great State of Texas.

Houston Grand Opera is committed to the future of opera through initiatives that engage new audiences and give new artists a stage for their voices to be heard. Through this commitment we have had the honor of commissioning a plethora of world premieres—both mainstage grand operas and smaller-scale works—as well as hosting the American premieres of several major operas, paving the way for new eras of the art form in all genres, time periods, and languages.

Performance Location: Mangum-Howell Community Center, 2500 Frick Rd. (inside Doss Park), Houston 77038
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: Pre-performance refreshments at 10:00 a.m., Performance at 11:00 a.m.
Tickets: Free