Opera
In The Park Make cherished summer memories with your friends, family and loved ones at our annual Opera in the Park. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this cherished tradition, showcasing the extraordinary talents of our gifted performers. Bring a picnic, relax on the grass, and revel in the music of renowned opera arias and popular pieces. Join us on the 29th, it's Free to Attend! The Pirates of Penzance: Flying the Flag of Fun Join TheGuild of Salt Marsh Opera for a special talk with James Kuslan on September 6th!
More than just an operetta, The Pirates of Penzance is a unique masterpiece of English wit and musical parody. Discover how Gilbert and Sullivan's timeless work playfully subverts grand opera while reveling in its conventions. Click here for more details. The Pirates
of Penzance Coming soon to Connecticut & Rhode Island, it's Salt Marsh Opera's take on the classic, The Pirates of Penzance!

Our dates for 2025 are now available, see our Pirates of Penzance page to learn more, see our showtimes and purchase tickets! Salt Marsh Presents Serving as a vibrant hub for the arts in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

As a dedicated resource for both artists and audiences, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community of art lovers.

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Featured Shows

2025 Salt Marsh Opera Events

Opera in the Park

Town Green, Old Saybrook | Friday | August 29 | 6:00pm (Rain date: August 30)

Flying the Flag of Fun – A Special Talk with James Kuslan

La Grua Center, Stonington | Saturday | September 6 | 11:00am

Ensemble Altera – The Four Elements

FC Church, Old Lyme | Saturday | September 13 | 7:00pm

Pirates of Penzance

The Loos Center, Woodstock | Friday | October 3 | 7:00pm

Pirates of Penzance

The United Theatre | Saturday | October 11 | 3:00pm

Pirates of Penzance

The United Theatre | Sunday | October 12 | 3:00pm

Pirates of Penzance

The Kate | Friday | October 17 | 7:00pm

Pirates of Penzance

The Kate | Sunday | October 19 | 3:00pm

Salt Marsh Presents

Salt Marsh Presents champions presentations, performances, and productions through all musical genres, building audiences of every age. As your resource for all the arts, Salt Marsh Presents strives to build a diverse following; a community of art lovers that will help create sustainability for our core events and programming.

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Join our community of volunteers! Whether welcoming audiences, building sets, or organizing costumes, your skills help bring art to life. Experience the joy of creating opera while connecting with like-minded individuals.

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Your support enables us to deliver outstanding productions, showcase emerging artists, and provide educational programs for youth and adults. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your tax-deductible donation enriches our community.

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Salt Marsh Opera is thrilled to celebrate our 25th season!

Have you heard the story about two guys who went to an opera in New London, enjoyed an impromptu lobby concert and then decided to start an opera party in Stonington, Connecticut? Salt Marsh Opera’s own Marianne McNee has followed our history closely and penned The Birth of Salt Marsh Opera. Check out the first two installments here…

Read Oral History Project Article 1
Read Oral History Project Article 2
Read Oral History Project Article 3
Read Oral History Project Article 4

Salt Marsh Opera is dedicated to enriching our community by delivering outstanding music productions, showcasing emerging artists, and providing education for both youth and adults.
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