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Southern Opera & Musical Theatre Company to Present Lighthearted Production of Die Fledermaus

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 09:38am | By: Dr. Mike Lopinto

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The story follows a prank between friends at a masquerade ball, where secrets bubble to the surface and a clever maid seeking one night off sets off a sequence of mistaken identities. With laughable confusion, heartfelt reconciliations and one big, joyous party, this spectacle is pure fun from start to finish.

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Tickets
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About the Southern Opera & Musical Theatre Company

The Southern Opera & Musical Theatre Company is part of The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music, a hands-on training ground for the next generation of performers, directors, designers and conductors. USM presents an active season of performances that bring professional-quality music and theatre to Hattiesburg and the surrounding region.