OPERA ORLANDO

The true story of how WWI soldiers set aside their weapons for just one night and embraced each other’s humanity

Opera Orlando is promising to bring a story of camaraderie, hope and peace during the holidays with “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.″

Read:Learn more about the actors below:Tyler NelsonOpera Orlando opens season with Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ (Opera Orlando/Opera Orlando opens season with Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’)Tyler Nelson plays the main character, Tamino. “The Magic Flute” marks Nelson’s Opera Orlando debut. Brian James MyerOpera Orlando opens season with Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ (Opera Orlando/Opera Orlando)Brian James Myer plays Papageno in the production. Magdalena KuźmaOpera Orlando opens season with Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ (Opera Orlando/Opera Orlando)Polish American soprano Magdalena Kuźma plays the princess Pamina. Kathryn BowdenOpera Orlando opens season with Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ (Opera Orlando/Opera Orlando opens season with Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’)Soprano Kathryn Bowden is making her mark as the Queen of the Night in this show.

Opera Orlando announced its 2022-23 season, which includes love letters to the Italian countryside and the great American sport of baseball.

Here’s your last chance to see an Opera Orlando performance this summer Opera Orlando’s summer season will host its finale later this month. (Opera Orlando/Opera Orlando)ORLANDO, Fla. — Opera Orlando’s summer season will host its finale later this month. The last day of the hot soprano summer will be Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. at the University Club of Winter Park. Soprano Susan Hellman Spatafora, bass Andrew W. Potter and pianist Robin Stamper will present “Late Night Encounters.”Read: Magnets, merch & mouth-watering food: Details announced for Universal Passholder Appreciation DaysIf you love characters who reveal themselves in darkness, or musical theater favorites like “Les Misérables” and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” then check out the conclusion to Opera Orlando’s summer performance. Admission includes artist receptions after the performance, hors d’oeuvres and wine.

Opera Orlando is set to kick off its summer concert series with a new program focusing on women in theatre.

Opera Orlando in Concert: Summer Concert Series is returning with three 2 p.m. Sunday performances by world-class sopranos on Aug. 14, 21, and 28.

Opera Orlando Tickets are on sale now for Opera Orlando’s upcoming season at the Dr. Phillips Center. (Opera Orlando)ORLANDO, Fla. — Tickets are on sale now for Opera Orlando’s upcoming season at the Dr. Phillips Center. Opera on the MainStage tickets are on sale to the general public now, with special early bird pricing available through July 5. Opera on the MainStage subscriptions are on sale through the Dr. Phillips Center’s Bill & Mary Darden Box Office (445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando), online at DrPhillipcsCenter.org or by calling 407-839-0119, ext. READ: The Judds, Ray Charles join Country Music Hall of Fame one day after Naomi Judd’s deathIn addition to its Opera on the MainStage series, Opera Orlando has a full slate of events planned for its Opera Everlasting season.

Clint Coley Tickets are now on sale for eight new shows at the Dr. Phillips Center. (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts)ORLANDO, Fla. — Tickets are now on sale for eight new shows at the Dr. Phillips Center. The shows include everything from Broadway, ballet, magic, comedy and opera. • Central Florida Community Arts presents “Ragtime: A Benefit Concert” coming to the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater on June 18 and 19. You can click here to buy tickets.

You've got one(?) more chance to see Opera Orlando's recent original production of The Secret River in the form of a televised "encore" screening on...

High school students who dream of a career as professional opera singers are honing their skills this week.

click to enlarge Photo via johnyoung-composer.comComposer John YoungOver two performances this weekend, Opera Orlando is premiering the Tolstoy-based operaWritten by Sarasota composer John Young, featuring a libretto by Alan Olejniczak, with musicians from Alterity Chamber Orchestra , the the one-act, English-sung chamber opera is informed directly by the composer’s own battle with cancer — and it should trace the line between life and death in especially personal ways.The performances — at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, and 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 — will occur in theGrand Gallery Hall, and admission includes pre-show drinks, light appetizers and a post-show dessert reception where you can meet the cast and musicians.For safety, seating is limited and tickets are still available.If you go out, respect everyone’s distance, for all our sakes.

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