Arias Aloft pre-show at CommonStage

As part of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s CommonStage series, join Opera Untapped and Circus 617 for a one-of-a-kind pre-show performance before A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the Boston Common.

Arias Aloft combines vocal acrobatics and physical virtuosity, featuring Boston’s leading circus artists and classical singers in a thrilling blend of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and breathtaking original circus acts.

Created as a prelude to Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Arias Aloft invites audiences into a world of whimsy, wonder, and enchantment, capturing the magic of a summer evening on the Boston Common.

This special 30-minute pre-show performance begins at 6:00 PM, preceding Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 8:00 PM production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Featuring

Circus Artists: Rachel Barringer, Alex Jackson, Anna Soltys-Morse, and Morgan Oldham

Opera Artists: Erin Anderson, Kathryn McKellar, Omar Najmi, Brendon Shapiro (piano), and Julian Gau (cello)

Creative Directors: Kathryn McKellar and Ellen Waylonis