September 11 & 13, 2026
📍 North Idaho College’s Schuler Fine Arts Center
Prepare for a night of elegance, laughter, and unforgettable music as Inland Northwest Opera brings Johann Strauss II’s beloved operetta, Die Fledermaus, to life on stage September 2026!
This fully staged production features dazzling costumes, cheerful staging, and a lively score performed in the original German with English dialogue and easy-to-follow supertitles. Whether you’re an opera aficionado or a first-time attendee, this sparkling comedy of mistaken identities, lavish parties, and comic revenge is the perfect way to kick off the fall arts season.
Coeur d’Alene native, Madison Leonard, now a Metropolitan Opera artist with international acclaim, returns to her hometown to sing the role of Adele. She will join a cast of artists with nation-wide opera credentials: Shea Owens, Michelle Lange, Johnathan Bryan, Corey Trahan, Andre Chiang, Cody Laun, Tanya Roberts, Nathan Savant, and Laura Beckel Thoreson.
These will be joined by an ensemble of local singers and accompanied by the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra, under the musical direction of Maestro Danh Pham. The artistic director for the show will be international opera performer and innovator, Dr. Stefan Gordon.
Meet the Director: Dr. Stefan Gordon
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stefan Gordon as director for this production. Dr. Gordon holds a D.M.A. in Voice Performance from Arizona State University, an M.M. from Florida State University, and a B.M. from the University of Utah. His impressive international career has taken him to Austria, the Netherlands, China, and across at least eight U.S. states, where he has performed, directed, and produced opera.
Currently, Dr. Gordon serves as Assistant Professor of Voice and Director of Opera at the University of Idaho. His experience and passion for storytelling through music promise a vibrant and thoughtful staging of Strauss’s effervescent masterpiece.
What to Expect
- Original German score with English dialogue
- Supertitles for an immersive and accessible experience
- A glittering ball full of disguises, mischief, and memorable melodies
- Directed by a nationally recognized opera educator and performer
Whether you’re joining us for the music, the mischief, or the magic of live performance, Die Fledermaus is not to be missed.
Mark Your Calendar:
September 11 & 13, 2026
North Idaho College’s Schuler Fine Arts Center
Buying online saves you a trip, but a box office will also be open only certain hours in the front lobby of NIC’s Schuler Auditorium Lobby beginning Tuesday September 8.
Box Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 1-4 PM. And three hours before curtain. Phone (208) 929-4500 or 208 640 6657, not NIC or the auditorium