For Everyone
Hansel & Gretel vs. the Witch at Family Day
This new adaptation of Humperdinck’s classic opera turns the famous story of the (not so scary!) witch and those crafty kids on its head. Narrated by Hansel—all grown up—he explains what actually went on in that fantastical gingerbread house. This fun, fast-paced show is sure to delight audiences of all ages, while using familiar characters to shed light on relevant themes.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Arizona Opera Center
Performance begins at 10:30 AM MST
Opera Book Club
There is perhaps no better way to explore an opera than through the stories they are based on, or reading about the creators themselves. At Opera Book Club, we do just that!
Coffee at Kerr
Along with your coffee, join us for an upcoming Arizona Opera lecture held at ASU Kerr.
Opera For Lunch: Arizona Opera Recital Series
Step away from your desk and experience world-class singing with our Opera For Lunch Recital Series! Join us for our free, 30-minute lunchtime recitals each month at the Arizona Opera Center. You are welcome to bring your lunch! Registration is encouraged.
Don't feel like packing your own lunch? Not a problem! Feel free to reserve a $20 sack lunch catered by Sacks Sandwiches when you reserve your ticket!
12:15 to 12:45 PM at the Arizona Opera Center.
Opera Everywhere
Experience Tucson like never before with Arizona Opera’s Opera Everywhere performances featuring the Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio and Katherine Kozak throughout the 2024/25 Season. Enjoy casual, family-friendly opera in your neighborhood, local parks, and downtown—see you there!
Summer Reading Program
Now through July 19, 2024 readers will have the opportunity to choose fifteen (15) books from our provided book list to fill their summer. These stories teach about all different kinds of art forms, including opera, symphonic works, and ballet. Just print out the provided form, fill in the title, and color in the grid each time a story is completed and mail your completed form to the Arizona Opera Center by July 19, 2024. Once your completed form is received, you will be entered in a drawing to win a Phoenix community basket!
UnMic'd
UnMic’d is a show produced by Arizona Opera that explores the blurry edge that connects the world of opera to, well, just about everything else. Each episode, Arizona Opera President and General Director, Joseph Specter, will be joined by a recognized professional from the field of opera, together with an individual from another field who engages in similar work. The elements of opera are the elements of our everyday lives. Explore the blurry edge with us on UnMic’d
LOUD!
Arizona Opera’s video series, LOUD! (Living Opera, Understanding Diversity) is designed to connect communities near and far through discussions with diverse cross-sections of the community, showcasing arts and culture in the West, and highlighting stories that are focused on music and grounded in their sometimes-surprising connections to the world of opera.
Pre-Show Talks
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance. These half-hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before the show at the performance venue.
Post-Show Talkbacks
Join us 15 minutes after curtain for a Post-Show Talkback featuring a select few of our Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio and Main Stage Artists. Come with questions as they will be eager to chat with you about their experience working in the opera industry and Arizona Opera.
Talkback will take place immediately following the Sunday matinee of La Bohème in Phoenix and the Saturday matinee in Tucson.
Say Hello to Opera
Presented by the Opera Guild of Southern Arizona, Say Hello to Opera gives a preview of each Arizona Opera production in the weeks leading up to the performance. Previews typically include historical and musical context on the piece as well as liver performances of musical selections performed by University of Arizona students.
Arizona Opera: Behind the Scenes! A Podcast
Join your hosts, Cassie Hollerbach (Director of Education) and Kathleen Trott (former Marlu Allan and Scott Stallard Costume Artisan Workshop Manager) as they delve into all of the departments and people who work to create the operas you know and enjoy. Subscribe to Arizona Opera: Behind the Scenes! to stay connected to Arizona Opera and the hundreds of people who work to make each performance happen.
Special Events
Each opera presents unique opportunities to engage in different topics, performances, and celebrations. Our calendar will be updated regularly. Make sure to stay up-to-date with special events by signing up for our email list.