Little LOON 2026: The Elixir of Love

Opera for the Young’s Adaptation of The Elixir of Love
Source music from Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore
Score adapted and arranged by William Lutes
Original libretto by Diane Garton Edie
Stage direction by Cal Metts

Tour Dates & Scheduling

Little LOON will be touring in the Winter of 2026. We do our best to accommodate school requests for specific dates and/or days of the week as it geographically possible.

• February 2-6
• February 9-13
• February 23-27
• March 2-6
• (March 9-13 on hold for snow-day makeups)

Contact us for more information about bringing Little LOON programming to your school!
Call 218-464-0922 or write info@loonopera.org

How does Little LOON work?

Find the answers to your questions about Little LOON in this FAQ document.

About The Elixir of Love

In the dusty town of Lonesome Gulch, the swaggering Sergeant Corey looms over timid Jimmy Reno as they vie for Miss Addy’s attention, while the sly Dr. Dulcamara rolls in, peddling her so-called magic elixir – nothing but a bottle of root beer!

Sixteen of your students will take the stage as the Justice of the Peace, the Soldier, and the lively townsfolk.

With playful melodies and laugh-out-loud comedy, The Elixir of Love whisks students away to America’s Old West, packed with timeless music, mischievous fun, and lessons on growing up and forgiveness.

Teaching Materials

TEACHING GUIDE (click to view and download)

Please find the required STUDENT PREPARATION CHECKLIST in the teacher guide linked above. The teacher guide also has sheet music, gym setup guidelines, suggested activities, and more.

PIANO VOCAL SCORE (click to view and download)

EVALUATIONS (TO PRINT) (click to view and download)

RECORDINGS (click to view, listen, and download)

TUTORIAL VIDEOS

Student Materials

STUDENT HANDBOOK (Click to view and download)

STUDENT PRACTICE TRACKS

1. CHORUS lines Howdy

2. CHORUS lines Ahem

3. Piano accomp it was such a dandy potion

4. Intro and CHORUS line how pitiful

5. Piano accomp We won’t worry

6. Intro and SOLDIER speech Sergeant Corey…

7. Piano accomp We sing a festive

8. Intro and JUSTICE OF THE PEACE lines Dearly beloved

9. Intro and CHORUS lines Awwww

Piano accomp Doctor, tell us….. Here’s to doctor