Nikola Tesla “Light It Up”
An Original Rock Opera
World Debut in St. Louis
June 20 at Delmar Hall
Tickets On Sale Friday, February 20, 2026
Ticket Link: https://www.thepageant.com/event/nikola-tesla-early-062026/
St. Louis -- Nikola Tesla was one of the greatest visionaries in human history, a creative genius who shaped the electrical age, powered the modern world, and imagined a future far beyond his time.
Nikola Tesla “Light It Up” – An Original Rock Opera is a high-impact, contemporary rock opera production that brings the life of Nikola Tesla to the stage through a driving rock score and cinematic storytelling.
The world premiere performance takes place on June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Delmar Hall in the Delmar Loop neighborhood of St. Louis.
Featuring 13 original songs performed by a full live rock band, the production journeys through the defining chapters of Tesla’s life— inventions, innovation, obsession, and ultimate legacy. The stage production is highlighted with nonstop, multimedia videos that will draw the audience in and provide an immersive experience.
Songs such as I Am The Original Wizard of OZ, Dinner at Delmonico’s, Colorado Cosmic Cowboy, Wardenclyffe, Presence, Peace, and the anthemic Light It Up blend historical moments with emotional depth, presenting Tesla not only as a towering intellect but as a deeply human figure ahead of his time.
Bold, immersive, and accessible to audiences across cultures, Nikola Tesla “Light It Up” is a globally scalable rock opera that fuses musical live concert energy and timeless relevance—created to captivate, inspire, entertain, and ignite audiences around the world.
Nikola Tesla "Light It Up" is created and produced by St. Louisans Mark Rodgers and John Rodgers.
