The Snowy Day

Music by Joel ThompsonLibretto by Andrea Davis PinkneyPremiered December 9, 2021, Houston Grand Opera The Snowy Dayis a fully staged, sixty-minute opera that turns one snowy morning into a heartfelt adventure, brought to life with colorful music and imaginative staging.Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book, this new, Colorado-built production captures the quiet wonder of childhood discovery while offering rich musical detail and storytelling that resonates far beyond the young. With matinee options and family-friendly activities,The Snowy Dayinvites both devoted operagoers and first-time audiences to experience the joy, imagination, and human connection that define Opera Colorado.Read our blog aboutThe Snowy Dayhere. Youth tickets are available for patrons 17 years of age and under.Youth pricing is valid for all performances ofThe Snowy Dayand must be selected at the time of purchase. Proof of age may be requested at the time of ticket pickup or entry. No babes in arms—children must be 3 or older.