OPAS OPENS 2026-27 “TRUE COLORS” MAIN STAGE SEASON WITH A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL IN RUDDER AUDITORIUM ON NOVEMBER 10 & 11, 2026

Approved Photos COLLEGE STATION TX: “Good times never seemed so good!” OPASis thrilled to present A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL in Texas A&M University’s Rudder Auditorium on November 10 and 11 (7:30 PM). Tickets range from $43-135 and are on sale now at MSC Box Office (979-845-1234 • www.OPAStickets.org). Special ticket prices are available for Texas A&M […]

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY NAMES NEW OPAS DIRECTOR

Monica Mundo Elliott to Assume New Role on September 1, 2026 COLLEGE STATION, TX: Following a national search, Monica Mundo Elliott has been named the new Director of OPAS at Texas A&M University. Monica will transition from OPAS Assistant Director to the leadership role after working with the organization for the past three years. She succeeds Anne […]

“BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY” COMES TO RUDDER THEATRE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AS PART OF OPAS INTIMATE GATHERINGS SERIES

Audiences can expect a deeply moving and immersive performance told through storytelling and music. APPROVED PHOTOS & VIDEO FOR PRESS/MEDIA COLLEGE STATION, TX: Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the day that changed our lives forever, OPAS will present Behind the Lines: a 9/11 Story on Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM in Rudder Theatre. The production, which features […]

OPAS ANNOUNCES PROGRAMS COMING TO TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AS PART OF 54th SEASON  

The 2026-27 “True Colors” season includes national tours of “Shucked,” “Waitress,” “Clue,” “A Beautiful Noise,” “Mystic Pizza” and a September concert by Aiden Ross.  Link to Season 54 Photos • Link to Season 54 Videos Filled with vibrant music, colorful characters in musical favorites and a spectrum of honest storytelling, the 2026-27 OPAS season, themed “True Colors,” […]

OPAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNE BLACK ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT 

COLLEGE STATION, TX: After 41 years of service, OPAS Executive Director Anne Black will retire from Texas A&M University in August of this year. Anne has been with the university since 1984 and has been with OPAS for 41 of the organization’s 53 seasons.  Anne began her remarkable career working with then Executive Director James […]

OPAS ANNOUNCES WEEK-LONG RESIDENCY WITH KEVIN SPENCER, Ph.D.

The award-winning artist, educator and researcher to lead several workshops and talks in multiple Brazos Valley locations from March 16-19, 2026 Kevin Spencer Photos COLLEGE STATION, TX: Community engagement is a key component of the OPAS mission. The organization shows its commitment to this goal the week of March 16 by hosting several workshops, events […]