2023
Odyssey
The Mansplaining Division @ Pyramid Cabaret
Castor et Pollux @ La Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface
The Corsair @ Nonsuch Gallery, Manitoba Museum
"its most inspired yet, in which the whole became much, much bigger than the proverbial sum of parts." - Opera Canada
2022
For Better or For Worse
Orphée et Eurydice @ La Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface
Marriage of Figaro @ Club 200
"even a global pandemic couldn’t thwart its appetite for pushing creative boundaries and taking artistic risks in a 'New Normal' age. " - Opera Canada
2021
To Have and To Hold
Svadba & Bluebeard's Castle @ Winnipeg Art Gallery
Béatrice et Bénédict @ Lower Fort Garry
A Place of Healing (Digital Presentation)
"the magic of opera, and these “lost voices” are still very much alive and still able to cast a spell despite these most unusual times." - Opera Canada
2019
Reflections of Ourselves
Dido|Aeneas @ Broadway Neighbourhood Centre
Lost Voices @ Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface
Triumph of Truth and Time @ cre8ery Gallery
"Manitoba Underground also offered arguably its boldest production yet (and that says a lot)..." - Opera Canada
2018
Obsession
Don Giovanni @ WAG
Poppea @ Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface
Female Fortitude @ United Church in Meadowood
"A can-do company that never ceases to present adventurous productions, this year shining the light on opera heroines of the past, while hopefully inspiring a few real-life ones for the future." - Opera Canada
2017
Who are we?
Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi @ Holy Trinity United Church
Idomeneo @ Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Opera 360 @ WAG
"This year's cornerstone, Mozart's lesser-heard Idomeneo, bore further testament to the troupe's penchant for innovative artistic choices." - Opera Canada
2016
Come on a Journey
The Magic Flute... Retold @ Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface
Orpheus and the Underworld @ Manitoba Legislature
"McKeen held a firm baton over his compact orchestra, its six members packing up their bows and stands to move with the audience and singers as we made our own odyssey in the company of gods from heaven to hell." - Opera Today
2015
Magic comes alive
Cendrillon: The Fable of Cinderella @ Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface
Alcina @ Exchange Community Church
"[MUO's] rise each August has become an eagerly anticipated annual rite for local opera buffs, with its shows staged in the dog days of summer rain or shine regularly selling out. And that is magic in itself." - Opera Canada
2014
Mozart Double Header
La Clemenza di Tito @ Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface
Così fan tutte @ Manitoba Legislature
"Winnipeg's Manitoba Underground Opera has emerged as an arresting new voice in the city's arts community. " - Opera Canada
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