Student tickets are available for every Saturday Main Stage performance at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall. Registration is required and seats are limited.
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2025/26 Main Stage Performances
Zorro
Music and Libretto by Hécor Armienta
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 2 PM - 5 PM
Location: This Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Tucson
Rating: PG-13
Language: Performed in English and Spanish with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: 2 hours and 30 minutes including one 30 minute intermission
Embark on an epic adventure with the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro. In this new opera by Héctor Armienta, you’ll follow the return of Diego de la Vega to his native pueblo in Los Angeles, where he encounters old flames, tyrannical rulers, and the plight of the oppressed. Performed in both Spanish and English, Zorro leads a thrilling rebellion against the Spanish empire, igniting a revolution and becoming the hero of the people.
madama butterfly
Music by Giacomo Puccini, Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 2 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Tucson
Rating: PG-13
Language: Performed in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: 3 hours including one 30 minute intermission
Immerse yourself in Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, Madama Butterfly, a story of hope, longing, and ultimate sacrifice. With some of the most exquisite arias and tender duets ever composed, this deeply moving opera follows the young geisha Cio Cio San as she dreams of a life of love with Pinkerton, an American naval officer. As the tale unfolds, betrayal and heartbreak cast their shadow, leading to an unforgettable climax. Experience an operatic journey of unmatched beauty and emotional depth that has captivated audiences for generations.
cinderella (la cenerentola) - A semi-staged production
Music by Gioachino Rossini, Libretto by Jacopo Ferretti
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 2 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Tucson
Rating: PG
Language: Performed in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: approx. 3 hours including one 30 minute intermission
Step into the magic of Rossini’s Cinderella in this delightful semi-staged production brimming with humor, charm, and enchanting melodies. Angelina—mistreated by her stepfather Don Magnifico and his scheming daughters—dares to dream of a brighter future. With help from Prince Ramiro’s clever valet and a sparkling twist involving a pair of bracelets, Angelina must navigate royal intrigue to capture the prince’s heart. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this vibrant retelling of the beloved fairytale promises laughter, romance, and soaring arias the whole family will adore.
IMPORTANT: To attend a Tucson Seats-for-Students performance, you are required to be a CURRENT student and MUST present a student ID when picking up your ticket if you are not traveling with a large school group. If you are not able to present your student ID when picking up your ticket at will-call you will not be allowed into the event.
No school ID? Before completing your reservation, indicate in the notes section why you cannot present an ID. Arizona Opera will verify your reservation and contact you if there are any issues.