Set sail on a topsy-turvy adventure with Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta, The Pirates of Penzance.
This delightful comedy follows young Frederic, mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. On the eve of his 21st birthday, he’s ready to leave piracy behind, only to fall head-over-heels for Mabel, the daughter of the delightfully bumbling Major-General Stanley. But just as freedom and love seem within reach, a famously “ingenious paradox” turns his world upside down: born on leap day, Frederic is technically only five years old… and still bound to the pirates.
Scalia/Ginsburg is a clever and moving tribute to the extraordinary friendship between two of the most iconic Justices in American history, Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Though often in sharp disagreement on the bench, they shared a deep and enduring bond rooted in a mutual love of opera, fine dining, and travel. The work weaves legal citations and excerpts from landmark opinions into recognizable melodies from the operatic canon, creating a tapestry of music and meaning that is at once playful and profound. It offers a powerful reminder that disagreement and respect can coexist. As the opera suggests, “We are different, we are one.
El Gato con Botas (Puss in Boots) is a one-act opera by Spanish composer Xavier Montsalvatge with libretto by Néstor Luján, based on the classic tale by Charles Perrault. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this charming story follows a clever and adventurous cat who, in exchange for a hat, sword, and boots, sets out to secure a kingdom and a bride for his humble master. The score is filled with lively Spanish rhythms and lyrical, colorful melodies, creating a playful and engaging theatrical experience.
Experience a dazzling evening of sheer talent and musical mastery as the artists selected from over 550 applications for the Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio take center stage in a not-to-be-missed program. The program will feature a wide array of styles, from musical theatre to selections from the Great American Songbook, to contemporary tunes and opera favorites. If music fills your soul and you love discovering new artists, this is the program for you!
A story full of mistaken identities, love triangles, and madness, The Secret Gardener brings Mozart’s rarely performed opera, La finta giardiniera, to life in an immersive outdoor setting. This charming tale will offer audiences a unique experience where the natural environment becomes a compelling part of the storytelling. Presented in partnership with the production’s originator, New York City-based On Site Opera.
Join us for an epic World Premiere event as Arizona Opera presents Verdi’s immortal classic, AIDA, returning to the state for the first time in over a decade. Metropolitan Opera star Leah Hawkins makes her debut in the title role, joined by a stellar cast and over 100 singers and musicians in live performance, bringing the masterpiece to life that features some of the most glorious music in opera. In this groundbreaking new production, the ancient and mythical will blend with the modern as Verdi’s incredible score is brought to life in a reimagined world where ancient Egypt never fell.