{"id":7564,"date":"2022-06-30T12:28:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T16:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=7564"},"modified":"2026-07-14T07:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:44:04","slug":"fringe-festival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/opera\/fringe-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Fringe Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

The annual Boston University Fringe Festival, now in its 30th season, is a collaboration between the College of Fine Arts School of Music: Opera Institute<\/a> and School of Theatre<\/a>. Fringe\u2019s mission is to produce new or rarely performed significant works in the opera and theatre repertoire, bringing performances and audiences together in unique theatrical settings. For three decades, Fringe Festival at BU has celebrated and amplified new work, shown in spare and minimal productions.<\/p>\n

You’re invited to experience the innovation and artistry at this year\u2019s performances!<\/p>\n

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The Seven Deadly Sins<\/em><\/h4>\n
October 9\u201311, 2026
\nStudio ONE<\/h5>\n

Music by Kurt Weill
\nLibretto by Bertolt Brecht
\nMatthew Larson<\/a>, Music Director
\nNathan Troup<\/a>, Stage Director<\/p>\n

Friday, October 9, 2026 \u2022 7:30pm
\nSaturday, October 10, 2026 \u2022 2pm
\nSaturday, October 10, 2026 \u2022 7:30pm
\nSunday, October 11 \u2022 2pm<\/p>\n

Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht\u2019s provocative collaboration blends biting satire, cabaret, and unforgettable music in a theatrical journey through ambition, morality, and the price of success. This daring Fringe Festival production invites audiences into an intimate exploration of one of the twentieth century\u2019s most compelling musical dramas.<\/p>\n

Tickets available soon!<\/em><\/p>\n

Vinkensport<\/em><\/h4>\n
October 23\u201325, 2026
\nStudio ONE<\/h5>\n

Music by David T. Little
\nLibretto by Royce Vavrek
\nAllison Voth<\/a>, Music Director
\nLauren Lenz, Stage Director
\nIan Henscheid, conductor<\/p>\n

Friday, October 23, 2026 \u2022 7:30pm
\nSaturday, October 24, 2026 \u2022 2pm
\nSaturday, October 24, 2026 \u2022 7:30pm
\nSunday, October 25, 2026 \u2022 2pm<\/p>\n

Beneath the quirky tradition of a Belgian finch-singing competition lies a poignant story of longing, deception, and human connection. David T. Little and Royce Vavrek\u2019s inventive chamber opera transforms an unusual pastime into a witty, moving, and deeply theatrical exploration of the lives we create\u2014and the truths we conceal.<\/p>\n

Tickets available soon!<\/em><\/p>\n

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More 2027 Fringe productions to be announced.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Fringe in the News<\/h2>\n
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29th Annual CFA Fringe Festival Puts Women in the Spotlight<\/h4>\n

This year, the Opera Institute is putting a spin on its tradition of bringing in guest stage directors to help guide student productions. While past guest directors have been members of the broader theatrical community, this year\u2019s retinue consists of recent School of Theatre graduates\u2014a Fringe Fest first. Grant Sorenson (CFA\u201925) directs Thumbprint, while The Eleanors is directed by Edward Sturm (CFA\u201924).<\/p>\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Innovation Takes the Stage at 28th Annual CFA Fringe Festival<\/h4>\n

A BU Today<\/em> article outlines the horror, heartbreak, and daring escape plans featured in this fall\u2019s Fringe repertoire.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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All the World\u2019s a Stage at 27th Annual CFA Fringe Festival<\/h4>\n

A BU Today<\/em> article features the 2023 Fringe Festival performance lineup, which included an expanded series of opera, theatre, and visual arts events celebrating new and unconventional works<\/p>\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Curtains Open on 2022 CFA Fringe Festival<\/h4>\n

Annual showcase of opera and theater pieces includes works-in-progress by BU students. Read more in BU Today<\/i>!<\/p>\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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25th Fringe Festival<\/h4>\n

A BU Today<\/em> article features the 25th Fringe Festival performance lineup, which included two operas, Proving Up<\/i> (music by Missy Mazzoli (BUTI\u201998, CFA\u201902), libretto by Royce Vavrek) and The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace <\/i> (music by Kamala Sankaram, libretto by Rob Handel).<\/p>\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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