Out of The Box Opera: Diva Cage Match 2.0

Out of the Box Opera enters its third year with a return of its wildly popular “Diva Cage Match 2.0,” to be held Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 pm, at the Upper Cut Boxing Gym, 1324 Quincy St. NE. Last year’s sell-out audience was treated to spectacular “Diva” performances by sopranos in full evening dresses who climbed into the boxing ring to sing their hearts out. Judges are American soprano Emily Pulley; Penumbra Theater veteran actor and singer T. Mychael Rambo and Jazz singer Patty Peterson. Tickets are $35 and $65. Doors will open at 6:15 pm. There is free onsite parking.

For this first full-year season, Out of the Box Opera will present “Opera & Gospel,” on Feb. 9, 2019 in cooperation with the Weisman Art Museum on the University of Minnesota campus. And in May 2019, “Heroes and Villains,” a site-specific theatrical experience featuring a pastiche of music and famous operatic characters will be presented at the Pillsbury A Mill in Minneapolis. This production will wind throughout all levels of the A Mill, ending up on the roof overlooking the Mississippi River. A spring date for this event is still to be announced. As usual for Out of the Box events, a full bar will add to the casual atmosphere and fun. Tickets for Diva Cage Match 2.0 in the Twin Cities are available online at outoftheboxopera.com.