Ohio Light Opera

Meet Wilson Southerland, Associate Music Director! If you’ve seen an OLO production this season, you’ve likely felt Wilson’s musical touch. A world-traveling conductor, pianist, and coach, Wilson has worked with the North Carolina Opera, Opera Africa, and The New Israeli Opera.

There’s nothing “nosebleed” about our seats. Every spot in Freedlander Theatre offers a perfect view—and perfect acoustics—to soak in the sparkle of operetta. #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

The Boys from Syracuse takes The Comedy of Errors and layers in lush harmonies, danceable rhythms, and Rodgers & Hart wordplay, turning classic farce into a vintage musical gem. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this deep-cut favorite at the OLO!

“You’ve gotta have heart”…and a good pair of cleats. Damn Yankees is this summer’s big dance-and-baseball musical, swinging for the fences with choreography, comedy, and one very catchy deal with the devil. #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

Love OLO and want a front-row seat to the magic all summer long? Join us as a volunteer usher! Email ohiolightopera@wooster.edu or call 330.263.2345 for more information. #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

Just one short month from today, the curtains will rise on My Fair Lady, the first show of the Ohio Light Opera's 47th season, so, “Kick up a rumpus, but don’t lose the compass…” Get your OLO tickets on time! #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

Every fully staged, fully orchestrated production at OLO is powered in part by donors who believe that live theater belongs in Wooster every summer.
If OLO has ever made you laugh, cry, or hum all the way home, consider a gift at ohiolightopera.org.

The Red Mill proves Victor Herbert knew how to build a set list and a set. The original production famously featured a working windmill on stage—an old-school Broadway spectacle at its finest. ohiolightopera.org/box-office/ #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

Sometimes, you need a getaway that feels like a breath of fresh air. In Wayne County, you can catch a world-class OLO performance, then, just minutes later, find yourself petting a goat at a farm or wandering a scenic country trail. ohiolightopera.org/about/plan-you…

From a dream of a Gilbert & Sullivan troupe to a festival that’s produced well over 140 titles, OLO has spent decades proving that operetta and classic musicals are absolutely not museum pieces. They’re living, laughing, high-kicking theatre.

Dust off your vowels, Wooster: My Fair Lady is coming, and Eliza Doolittle is ready to turn “loverly” into a lifestyle. Lerner & Loewe spun Shaw’s Pygmalion into one of Broadway’s most beloved hits, and it’s headed straight for Freedlander Theatre!

Which upcoming OLO show are you most excited to see? 🇬🇧 My Fair Lady 🎶 The Red Mill 👬 Boys from Syracuse 💂‍♂️ The Yeomen of the Guard ⚾ Damn Yankees 💍 The Merry Widow #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

It's time to start booking your OLO getaway! Wayne County offers a variety of cozy lodging options to help you relax in comfort between performances. Take a look at several fantastic local options on our Visitor's Guide: ohiolightopera.org/about/plan-you…

Patrons have asked about The Boys from Syracuse for years, and this summer it joins the OLO repertoire! Between the witty Rodgers & Hart score, the Shakespeare-inspired plot, and the chance to see a rarely staged classic, this show is a must-see: ohiolightopera.org/box-office/

The Ohio Light Opera and The College of Wooster have shared an incredible artistic journey together since 1979. Thank you, College of Wooster, for making our shared vision a reality season after season! #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

“Top talent on stage” in “one of the most welcoming theaters anywhere” — that is how visitors describe the OLO. Enjoy professional productions in a comfortable space with excellent views and generous legroom, all at ticket prices affordable enough to see every show! #olo2026

Think the OLO is too far out of your comfort zone? Don't worry—lyric theater values words and storytelling alongside captivating music (and our shows are all in English!). If you enjoy getting lost in a good movie, you already have everything you need to enjoy a night with us.

Our My Fair Lady leans into what makes the show special: two brilliantly mismatched personalities colliding onstage. Who do you relate to more— Eliza, the animated flower girl, or Higgins, the haughty scholar? #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

Which show in the 2026 OLO lineup helped shape the development of American musical theater by blending operetta with vaudeville-style comedy? A. The Red Mill B. The Boys from Syracuse C. The Yeomen of the Guard #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster

The OLO schedule is designed so our audiences can stack three shows in two days! You can turn a simple day trip into a mini festival weekend—lunch, show, dinner, and home before dark, or a full Wooster getaway! #olo2026 #ohiolightopera #collegeofwooster