Well, if you won't go to the opera, then the opera will just have to come to you. Here's a wonderful public performance by a group of very talented college students. Behold, the Bus Stop Opera:
Public performances take place along a city's area transit routes, with found audiences/participants. All cast and crew will utilize public transit to travel from one bus stop to the next at the completion of each opera and may perform en route to next act or full performance
Take a look: May 2009 Bus Stop Opera in New York City [embedded Vimeo clip] | Bus Stop Opera's official website - Thanks Marilyn's daughter!
Previously on Neatorama: 10 Operas You Didn't Know You Already Like
I think it's just a photo taken while she was singing that captured an unflattering instant in time.
(you're not a reaper are you)
(on second thought I don't want to know)
(John Paul is rolling over in his grave)
(his second one)
(at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis MD)