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The Woodlawn Operas - AOP-NYU/Tisch Opera Lab 2025


  • African Grove Theater at NYU Paulson Center 181 Mercer Street New York, NY, 10012 United States (map)

The 2025 AOP-NYU/Tisch Opera Lab collaborates with the historic Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.

Three 30-minute operas inspired by the lives and histories of residents at Woodlawn Cemetery.

These operas will be performed at the African Grove Theatre in New York University’s Paulson Center on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17 both at 7:30pm.

Additionally, a concert version will be presented at Woodlawn Cemetery to honor the spirits depicted in these operas on May 20th at 7pm.


Tickets link will soon be available!

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