Opera for Everyone. Anywhere.

2025-2026 SEASON

Classical Open Mic Night

Classical Open Mic is a free and open monthly event, where professional and amateur classical musicians can play anything they desire related to classical music.
Every Third Tuesday | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Huron Stage
2329 Huron St. Durham, NC 27707

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APRIL 17-19, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize–winning rock musical about family, love, and mental health through one of the most groundbreaking scores in modern musical theatre.

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The Genders of Gybberidge Workshop

SUMMER 2026
A brand-new comic operetta about a prestigious (and legally distinct) magic school in the English countryside.

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AUGUST 22, AUGUST 23 & AUGUST 26
Our season opens with an untitled evening of music where the audience gets to name the performance after experiencing it.
Come with open ears and leave with a title of your own.

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“Paradox Opera’s praiseworthy mission to bridge the gap, reinterpret classic operas, and commission new works reflects a commitment to reaching a diverse audience. Joining them was more than a professional collaboration; it was an invitation to a vibrant community where the old and new converge, breathing fresh life into opera!”
-Christopher Fotis, PXO Artist
“Paradox Opera is a wonderful young company that treats their artists with respect and pays them fairly. PXO produces shows that push the envelope in an accessible way.”
- Marissa Simmons, PXO Artist
“Beautiful costumes and a cozy set provided for a wonderful backdrop to tell the story and the singing was powerful… I was most impressed and can't wait for the next production. Hats off to everyone involved!”
- David Edwards, PXO Super Fan!
“I thoroughly enjoyed the show, great music and audience engagement, opera doesn’t need to be stuffy and can connect with people!”
- A PXO Fan
“Alissa Roca had excellent tone and poise as Mother, while Governor Harris (he/him), Gwendolyn Hyland (she/they), and Miguel Pedroza (he/him) were truly the highlights of the show with their well-blended harmonies as the three kings.”
- Lauren Lisinski, Chatham Life and Style
“I loved the show. Each performer, and the incredible pianist, are clearly accomplished, talented, committed, and also having a wonderful time both with us as audience members, and with each other. I really loved the format of a mixture of opera and contemporary pieces. I really applaud this exciting endeavor, and feel like it has a really wonderful addition to the local art scene.”
- A PXO Fan

Amahl and the Night Visitors

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We hold the core belief that opera is a powerful, and emotionally thrilling art form. Our mission is to introduce new audiences to unique and modern perspectives, in a world-class, artist-first experience.

Opera for Everyone. Anywhere.

Classical Open Mic Night

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The Genders of Gybberidge Workshop

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For more announcements about our season, keep up to date by subscribing to the Paradox Opera Newsletter & Patreon

Amahl and the Night Visitors

Take a moment to check out our previous show!

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