Opera Omaha 2026-2027 Season: Q&A with Kyle Thomas
Opera Omaha’s 2026/2027 launches in August with Opera Outdoors, so we thought it would be a great time to catch up with Kyle Thomas. Their 69th season promises more performances, more venues, and more operas across our city. Kyle doesn’t sound busy at all, right?! Let’s chat!
How long have you been at Opera Omaha? What is your role?
4.5 years as Director of Marketing and Communications.
What is something that was true the day you started and still holds true?
Opera Omaha holds to its core values and really does embody them everyday.
What do you do that you consider a hobby?
Watch and rewatch The West Wing.
No rules. Unlimited budget. What is an ad or promotion you would like to do to promote Opera Omaha?
I would love to create a giant projected video feature against a popular skyscraper or grain silo or something.
Have you ever ziplined? And would you ever skydive?
Oh yeah. Probably not.
What is the most recent show or movie you’ve watched and would recommend?
I just watched the “What’s the Story Wishbone?” Documentary. I’m a true Millennial.
Who would play you in a series or movie?
Rupert Grint?
What is a misconception people have about the opera?
That it’s expensive. Our tickets start at only $19.
That they won’t understand it. We project the English subtitles above the stage for all operas (even the ones in English).
That it’s boring. If Christopher Nolan movies didn’t have explosions, they would basically be operas.
If Opera Omaha had a walk-up song, what would it be?
Probably be something like “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore.
What has your experience been like working with 1123?
It has been lovely. It’s so wonderful to work with real people who are bringing real ideas and genuinely trying to understand our niche.
Interested in learning more about Opera Omaha? Here is information on the upcoming season! We look forward to working alongside Kyle and Opera Omaha for the upcoming season.
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