Pittsburgh Opera announces its 82nd season

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Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2020-21 season, the company’s 82nd. The season continues Pittsburgh Opera’s tradition of performing world-class productions from old favorites to exciting new works.

Along with a multitude of events, ranging from free community concerts to black-tie galas, the season will encompass three operas produced at the Benedum Center, one at Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, the Second Stage Project at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters, and a Pittsburgh premiere at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

Download the full PDF, which includes descriptions of each production, information about the cast and artistic teams, and full event dates and descriptions.

Benedum Center Productions

Antonín Dvořák's Rusalka [Pittsburgh Opera premiere]

Sat., Oct. 10, 2020 * 8:00 PM
Tues., Oct. 13, 2020 * 7:00 PM
Fri., Oct. 16, 2020 * 7:30 PM
Sun., Oct. 18, 2020 * 2:00 PM

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute

Sat., Nov. 7, 2020 * 8:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 10, 2020 * 7:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 13, 2020 * 7:30 PM
Sun., Nov. 15, 2020 * 2:00 PM

Giuseppe Verdi's Aida

Sat., March 20, 2021 * 8:00 PM
Tues., March 23, 2021 * 7:00 PM
Fri., March 26, 2021 * 7:30 PM
Sun., March 28, 2021 * 2:00 PM

August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Daniel Schnyder and Bridgette A. Wimberly's Charlie Parker’s Yardbird [Pittsburgh premiere]

Sat., May 8, 2021 * 8:00 PM
Tues., May 11, 2021 * 7:00 PM
Fri., May 14, 2021 * 7:30 PM
Sun., May 16, 2021 * 2:00 PM

Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater Production

obias Picker and J.D. McClatchy's Emmeline [Pittsburgh premiere]

Sat., Jan. 23, 2021 * 8:00 PM
Tues., Jan. 26, 2021 * 7:00 PM
Fri., Jan. 29, 2021 * 7:30 PM
Sun., Jan. 31, 2021 * 2:00 PM

Second Stage Project

David T. Little's Soldier Songs [Pittsburgh Opera premiere]

Sat., Feb 20, 2021 * 8:00 PM
Tues., Feb 23, 2021 * 7:00 PM
Fri., Feb. 26, 2021 * 7:30 PM
Sun., Feb. 28, 2021 * 2:00 PM

Special Events

66th Annual Diamond Horseshoe Ball – September 25, 2020

Maecenas Ball XXXVII – Spring 2021

Free, Low Cost, and Other Events

FREE Pre-Opera Talks - one hour before each performance

FREE Meet The Artists - following each Tuesday evening performance

FREE Rising Stars concert – September 2020 at Pittsburgh Opera headquarters

FREE Brown Bag Concerts - selected Saturdays during the season at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters

Art Song Recitals - selected Sundays during the season at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters.

Opera Up Close - selected Sundays during the season at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters

FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera events

Pittsburgh Opera New Guard events

WQED previews and broadcasts

Tickets

Season tickets (subscriptions) are now available. Prices range from $40 - $700, depending on the number of operas included and seating location.
Single ticket sales begin in late August.
Single tickets for the Benedum Center productions start at just $15; Children and teens ages 6-18 are half-off for all operas.
Group discounts, including student discounts, are available.

PITTSBURGH OPERA ANNOUNCES ITS 82nd SEASON

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