House of SpeakEasy: Seriously Entertaining

The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United States

On September 17, 2024, House of SpeakEasy kicks off their fall season of Seriously Entertaining with stories of sex, death, justice, and finding one’s voice with Ricky Ian Gordon, Rebecca Daivs, Sebastian Junger, and Iris Mwanza.

$15 – $35

“The Last Kiss of Summer” at Sugar Creek Opera

First Presbyterian Church 215 E. Cherry St., Watseka, IL, United States

The First Presbyterian Church of Watseka presents a concert titled "The Last Kiss of Summer," with soprano Megan Brunning and conductor Casey Robards. The concert celebrates small town America and includes Ricky Ian Gordon's and flowers pick themselves. Tickets are $28 ($30.40 with fees) for general admission and $50 ($53.50 with fees) for front row seating.

$28 – $50

Orpheus and Euridice at Music Theatre of Connecticut

Music Theatre of Connecticut 509 Westport Ave., Norwalk, CT, United States

"An update to the classic love story for the modern era. Beautiful lyrical music in which the clarinetist performs the role of Orpheus in staged interactions with the soprano, who plays Euridice—all over a lush accompaniment of strings and piano."

$55

Orpheus and Euridice at Music Theatre of Connecticut

Music Theatre of Connecticut 509 Westport Ave., Norwalk, CT, United States

"An update to the classic love story for the modern era. Beautiful lyrical music in which the clarinetist performs the role of Orpheus in staged interactions with the soprano, who plays Euridice—all over a lush accompaniment of strings and piano."

$55

Works & Process: This House at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Peter B. Lewis Theater 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

See excerpts of the new opera This House—by composer Ricky Ian Gordon, with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winner Lynn Nottage and her daughter Ruby Aiyo Gerber—prior to the world premiere at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in June 2025.  Additional Information | Ticketing  

$25 – $65

Erin Morley & Gerald Martin Moore in Recital

Park Avenue Armory 643 Avenue Armory, New York, NY, United States

Lyric coloratura soprano Erin Morley and pianist Gerald Martin Moore perform a concert of music by Ricky Ian Gordon, Schumann, Berg, Saint-Saëns, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Tickets are $85 (plus fees). Performances: April 11, 2025 at 8PM April 13, 2025 at 3PM Buy Tickets

$85

Erin Morley & Gerald Martin Moore in Recital

Park Avenue Armory 643 Avenue Armory, New York, NY, United States

Lyric coloratura soprano Erin Morley and pianist Gerald Martin Moore perform a concert of music by Ricky Ian Gordon, Schumann, Berg, Saint-Saëns, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Tickets are $85 (plus fees). Performances: April 11, 2025 at 8PM April 13, 2025 at 3PM Buy Tickets

$85

Artist-in-Residency Workshop at George Mason University

George Mason University Harris Theatre 4471 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA, United States

Meet George Mason University Opera's Artist-in-Residence Ricky Ian Gordon and learn about his compositions, including three of his art songs. Free and open to the public.

Free

Art Song Masterclass at George Mason University

George Mason University Harris Theatre 4471 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA, United States

Come observe Mason Opera's Artist-In-Residence Ricky Ian Gordon lead a masterclass for the Dewberry School of Music's voice students. Free and open to the public.

Free