Opera On Tap

The New Orleans Opera is the first satellite group of the Brooklyn company Opera On Tap.

In 2005 the Opera on Tap concert series was created in Brooklyn, NY, by its 'Managing Divas' as a performance outlet for emerging classical musicians. Patterned after rock and jazz gigs, the programs were held in alternative venues such as bars. It soon became apparent that there was a large audience eager for intense acoustic musical experiences in casual settings.

In October 2007 the Big Easy partnered with the Big Apple, making New Orleans the first official Opera on Tap franchise. Four times each season, the New Orleans Opera presents the finest young local and regional singers in 90-minute concerts of opera, Broadway and more.

The home bar for Opera On Tap – New Orleans is The Rusty Nail (formerly the Mermaid Lounge), located at 1100 Constance Street across from the Cotton Mill in the Warehouse District. The Rusty Nail’s specialty is its delicious namesake drink, but the full bar also includes beer on tap. Or come for dinner - panninis, wraps, chips and salsa.

Mark your calendars for these fun (and free!) evenings of entertainment.

Opera on Tap performers are available for hire!

Known as Opera on Tap on the Road, the group has performed at the French Quarter Festival, on the steamboat Natchez, and at private parties. In October 2008 the singers will perform at Southeastern Louisiana University’s Pottle Auditorium as part of the Fanfare Festival. For more information, call Carol Rausch at 504-529-2278, ex. 222 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .