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Students of all ages are fascinated and enthralled by the grand spectacle of opera.
Pittsburgh Opera provides exciting opportunities for students to learn more about opera.
Each year, Pittsburgh Opera produces a special Student Matinee attended by 2,500+ school students grades 3–12. For our 2025–26 season, our Student Matinee is of Falstaff. (See below for more information.)
For information of how you might sponsor a Student Matinee production, please email us or call 412-281-0912 extension 226.
2026 STUDENT MATINEE


Bring your students to a complete mainstage performance of Verdi’s classic opera with full orchestra, top quality singers, and colorful production elements.
Sung in Italian with English texts projected above the stage.
Who: Suggested for grades 3–12
Where: Benedum Center 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
When: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am–1:00 pm
Tickets: Only $14 for students and adults.
Contact Director of Education Marilyn Egan for more information.
WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS


At least one teacher from each school must participate in the Workshop for Educators before tickets are issued.
Our 2026 Workshop date is TBA.
The workshop is recorded so that participants can attend live or at a later time.
Fee: Free for teachers from schools that book 50 seats, otherwise $100 per teacher.
Workshop materials:- Study Guide and PowerPoints are emailed before the workshop.
- During the workshop, the opera’s story and context, a Resident Artist presentation and chat, and matinee logistics are provided.
- Additional materials emailed after the workshop include lesson ideas and an extensive Arts Discovery Packet—filled with activities to create learning opportunities around the opera, and to address Academic Standards in all content areas.
OPERA OPPORTUNITY REDUCED-PRICE TICKETS FOR GRADES 7–12


Students and teachers from eligible middle and high schools may purchase reduced-price opera tickets for Pittsburgh Opera performances. Ticket prices range from $7 to $15, and are based on a sliding scale according to a school's percentage of free/reduced price lunch. Teachers attend a workshop and get materials to prepare students. Some schools have even created Opera Clubs!
Download our Opera Opportunity brochure and Reservation Form.