Nearly 25 years to the day later — on Sunday, Nov. 10 — the Opera House celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special show, Fredonia on Stage! — 25 Years Later.

“This celebratory event is a two-part commemoration,” notes Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis. “It starts with a matinee performance reminiscent of our grand re-opening! Local and regional performers join us for a nod to the past 25 years, while representing all the entertainment that the Opera House has to offer today — from Bach to Broadway, Folk to Family, History to Humor, Drama to Dance and Rock to Ragtime!”

Featured performers include:

¯ The Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet representing live dance and Bolshoi Ballet Live;

Travor Napoli, left and Nels Ross, right, are among the local and regional performers who will be performing as part of Fredonia On Stage! — 25 Years Later on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. The special performance is part of a celebratory event commemorating the Opera House's 25th anniversary. The show will be followed by a reception and auction at the Fredonia Beaver Club.

¯ Julie Costantini, Jenn Davis and Katie Ryan representing live music and the Broadway On Screen Series;

¯ Fr. Sean Duggan, Brian Eckenrode and Brian Walnicki representing the Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival;

¯ Pianist Trevor Napoli representing live classical music;

¯ The Newton Street Irregulars 2.0 representing the Folk in Fredonia Music Series;

¯ Actress Christina Rausa representing live theatre and the National Theatre Live Series;

¯ In Jest’s Nels Ross representing family-focused entertainment;

¯ The band Big Tone representing live popular music and tribute shows.

Along with this array of entertainment, there will be a few special announcements and acknowledgements.

The celebration ends with FanTableous Fete II, a reception/auction held at the Fredonia Beaver Club that will feature light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and live music. Capping off the celebration will be the live auction of 10 handmade, artist-decorated, three-legged, fan-shaped corner tables during the reception.

Tickets for Fredonia On Stage! — 25 Years Later are $25. Tickets to FanTableous Fete II are $20. Both may be purchased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at (716)679-1891, Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Tickets also may be purchased online anytime at www.fredopera.org.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.