Inspired by Kurt Weill’s love of classic American folk songs, Down in the Valley tells the sad story of doomed love between Brack and Jenny.
Opera Cambridge’s mission is to present lesser-known operatic gems that deserve to be widely heard; to educate a wide range of people to the beauty and emotional richness of great operatic works at reasonable prices; to cast a wide net in engaging an ethnically diverse and gendered ensemble of singers, directors, and crew; and to engage both emerging artists and established performers to foster a communal musical experience for cast and audiences.
Venue Information:
The Multicultural Arts Center is located at 41 Second Street in Cambridge, MA. Please enter at the ground floor entrance and visit the Box Office on your right as you enter.
Once you check in, you will head upstairs to the theater. There is an elevator and staircase for access to the theater.
Seating is general admission. Box Office will open an hour before the show starts, so you are welcome to arrive early. Feel free to visit our gallery before the show begins.
Getting There:
The Multicultural Arts Center is located just a few blocks from the Green line Lechmere MBTA Station.
The East Cambridge Parking Garage is entered off Spring Street, between First & Second Streets, one block away from us, and open 24/7.
Upcoming Events

Stringfest: Borromeo Quartet featuring Boston String Academy
October 25, 2026

Día de los Muertos Celebration
November 1, 2026

Opera Cambridge: Down in the Valley
November 6 – 8, 2026

Barbed Wire
January 15–17, 2027

The Fabric of Us: A Celebration of Black Fashion Through the Decades
February 20, 2027

MAC Movement Makers: The M³ Festival
May 20–22, 2027