Katie: The Strongest of the Strong
May 02. 2026
Upcoming Dates
May 02. 2026
An opera for all Katie: The Strongest of the Strong
Opera in the Neighborhoods returns for both school and public performances in the 2025/26 Season with Katie: The Strongest of the Strong. This powerful opera for young audiences is inspired by the true story of Katie Sandwina, a circus strongwoman who – beyond earning the title “the strongest woman in the world," and being a wife and mother – also helped to lead the women’s suffrage movement in the early 1900s. With an all-female cast, Katie: The Strongest of the Strong is a wonderful way to introduce young people to opera and the important history of women’s rights.
- Language: Performed in English
- Location: Kennedy King College
- Composer: Faye Chiao
- Librettist: Anton Dudley
Artists
Austin Abernathy *
Set designer
Clair Hummel *
Costume designer
* Lyric Opera of Chicago debut
Backstage Pass!
The Backstage Pass! is a family-friendly introduction to the world of opera and this production of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong. Filled with insights, information, and activities — the Backstage Pass! is a wonderful way to enhance your performance experience.
Credits
Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera. Premiered by the Houston Grand Opera in October 2020.