Upcoming Special Events
Open Mic Night
Share Your Talents on the MPOH Stage!
Get up on stage or grab a seat and listen. Now is your chance to perform on the Opera House stage!
Trivia Night
Show off how much you know and win prizes!
Think you know everything? Prove it.
Join us for a night of brain-bending trivia, friendly competition, and bragging rights you’ll be talking about all week. Grab your team, sharpen your wits, and come ready to play.
Opera House Sessions | Music and the Human Spirit
With Dan Cavanagh, Courtesy of Badger Talks
Composers, performers, and conductors partner with listeners in the moment to create an environment conducive to considering the human spirit, our place in this universe, and our relationships with each other and the world.
Illusions with Illusionist Tristan Crist and Master Magician Brett Daniels
Presented By Tristan Crist Magic Theatre
Known for his larger-than-life illusions, Tristan Crist delivers a fast paced experience that captivates audiences of all ages. Crist is the star of the acclaimed resident production at the Tristan Crist Magic Theatre in the resort town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He combines the wonder of grand illusion with the excitement of a Vegas-style production. Joining Tristan is legendary Master Magician Brett Daniels, one of the most celebrated illusionists in the world. With a career spanning major television appearances, international tours, and performances for millions, Daniels adds another level of excitement and prestige to this extraordinary production.
National Theatre Screening Series | Frankenstein
With Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller
A 2011 stage production directed by Danny Boyle, this Frankenstein stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating as Victor Frankenstein and his Creature, exploring themes of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, and the nature of good and evil. Captured live and screened in cinemas worldwide, the sold-out production became an international sensation seen by nearly half a million people.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
"Let's Do The Time Warp Again!"
Get ready for an interactive theatrical experience where the audience actively participates rather than just watching quietly. Fans dress in character, shout comedic callbacks at the screen, and use props for a night of unforgettable fun!
ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Ball
Presented by The Book Bar Experience in partnership with Republic of Letters bookstore
Gather your Court and celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 in style. The evening features fae-inspired cocktails, food, dancing, costume contest, ACOTAR Jeopardy — with the book placed in your hands at midnight. Costumes are encouraged. Come as your favorite character and make a night of it.
Opera House Sessions | So You Don’t Like Opera…
With David Ronis, Courtesy of Badger Talks
“Opera has the reputation for being elitist and stuffy, badly acted, and boring. It’s true that bad opera can be just that. But good opera is extremely entertaining and often profoundly moving.”
National Theatre Screening Series | The Importance of Being Earnest
Starring Ncuti Gatwa and three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke
Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy gets a joyful reimagining at the National Theatre, directed by Max Webster and starring Ncuti Gatwa alongside three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke. A hilarious tale of double lives, mistaken identity, and romantic scheming.
Midwest Murder Podcast – Live On Stage
An unforgettable night where fascinating cases, insightful commentary, and the hosts’ natural rapport come together in one room.
The chart-climbing Midwest Murder Podcast, hosted by Jonah Lantto and Dawn Palumbo, has grown from its Minot, North Dakota roots. Now they’re are bringing their legendary onstage chemistry and dynamic true crime storytelling live, giving audiences the chance to step inside the world that has captivated listeners across the country.
Opera House Sessions | Tune Up Your Ears!
With Jamie Henke, Courtesy of Badger Talks
You don’t need to read sheet music or play an instrument to understand what makes music move you. Dig into the science and craft behind music’s most powerful effects, drawing on the basics of music theory and musicology, and leave with practical tools to take to your next live performance, transforming the experience from passive listening into an active, rewarding conversation with the music.
National Theatre Screening Series | Fleabag
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s award-winning one-woman show — the play that inspired the BBC hit — comes to the screen, filmed live from London’s West End. Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life, with absolutely nothing left to lose