Marco Focus – Highlight Taste of Opera and As you like it on Marco

This season, Gulfshore Opera brings an exciting lineup of concerts and social events to Marco Island — blending opera, Broadway, and unforgettable musical experiences in beautiful, familiar venues. Whether you’re planning a special night out or discovering opera for the first time, these performances offer something truly special.

Kick off high season with one of Gulfshore Opera’s most beloved annual traditions — now celebrating its 10th year at the exclusive Hideaway Beach Club. Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner with complimentary wine and light entertainment, followed by GO Artists performing favorite arias, duets, and classic musical theater scenes with a Shakespearean twist. Guest artists include heroic tenor Edward Brennan who returns after his memorable performance as the Prince in Rusalka, accompanied by Maestro Gregory Buchalter at the piano This much-anticipated event blends fine dining, artistry, and community — a hallmark of the GO experience.

January 27th, 2026

Hideaway Beach Club, Marco Island | 5:30 PM
Hosted by Stephanie Schwetz and Tad Connerton

Opera to Broadway brings a playful spin to the Gulfshore Opera concert series, featuring the wit and romance of Shakespeare’s lighter works with beloved selections from opera and Broadway. Audiences will enjoy highlights from Romeo & Juliet and The Merry Wives of Windsor alongside showstoppers from Kiss Me, Kate, West Side Story, and more! Comic scenes like “I hate Men!” from Kiss me Kate, will be performed by New York based performer, Grace Mineo. It’s a fresh, fun evening where timeless tales and toe-tapping tunes come together—perfect for fans of the stage and the Bard alike.

February 6th, 2026

United Church of Marco Island | 4:00 PM

Masked Moments of Opera invites you to experience a dazzling collection of operatic scenes where disguise, deception, and desire take center stage. Performed by Gulfshore Opera’s acclaimed artists, the program features excerpts from Die Fledermaus, Verdi’s Masked Ball, Tales of Hoffmann, Phantom of the Opera, and more. These vibrant “masked moments” explore themes of identity, passion, and fate, brought to life through soaring vocals and theatrical flair in the exquisite Daniels Pavilion.

March 5th, 2026

Daniels Pavilion, Artis–Naples | 5:00 PM

Porgy and Bess seek harmony in this gritty and spirited story of unshakeable love. Gershwin’s jazz opera is infused with influences of jazz, gospel, and blues. This abbreviated telling features Metropolitan Opera bass-baritone Kevin Short, who has toured the world as Porgy.

March 31st, 2026

Norris Center, Naples | 7:00 PM

April 1st, 2026

Norris Center, Naples | 4:00 PM

From elegant dinners to unforgettable performances —

Gulfshore Opera is proud to bring world-class music to Marco Island.

GO has enriched SWFL lives with the magic of vocal music for over 10 years. Donations are tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3), tax ID #47-0989874. Florida Charitable solicitation #CH48511. Gulfshore Opera, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized under Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.