Tucson Seats-for-Students
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Grade Level: Each performance is individually rated.
Cost: FREE for Title 1 Schools, $5 per student including College, $10 per chaperone
Chaperone Requirement: One supervising teacher (complementary ticket provided) per 10 students. Additional adult tickets must be requested and approved by Arizona Opera.
Registration Information Coming Soon!
2024/25 Season Student Preview Performances
LA BOHÈME
Music by Giacomo Puccini, Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 2 - 5 PM
Location: The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Tucson
Rating: PG-13
Language: Performed in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: Coming Soon!
Registration Coming Soon!
Giacomo Puccini’s beloved classic La Bohème transports you to the streets of 19th century Paris for one of the world’s most timeless and moving love stories. In the vibrant Latin Quarter, a romance ignites between the poet Rodolfo and Mimì, a beautiful but frail seamstress. With its exquisite melodies and stirring emotions, La Bohème continues to captivate audiences around the world. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable journey through the passions of youth and the bittersweet beauty of life.
Part of the Arizona Opera Main Stage Series. Production made possible, in part, through generous support from Billie Jo Herberger, Barbara D. Molotsky, Peggy Reiley & Richard Sheaff, in honor of Dana Sheaff, Tucson Desert Song Festival, Rio Nuevo, Jeannette J. Segel, The Julia Pernet Fund held at the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona.
AIDA
Music by Giuseppe Verdi, Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 2 - 5 PM
Location: The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Tucson
Rating: PG-13
Language: Performed in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: Coming Soon!
Registration Coming Soon!
The splendor of Egypt comes to life through this visually arresting, projection-based concert production of Verdi’s Aida in its first Arizona Opera performances in over a decade. Featuring some of the most breathtaking music in the operatic repertoire, Aida tells the story of forbidden love amidst political intrigue and war. As the looming shadow of war envelops the sands of Egypt, princess Aida confronts the challenges posed by a web of love, loyalty, and betrayal.
Part of the Arizona Opera Main Stage Series and the Marlu Allan and Scott Stallard Family Series. Production made possible, in part, through generous support from Tucson Desert Song Festival, Jeannette J. Segel, The Julia Pernet Fund held at the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, Arizona 5 Arts Circle.
ZORRO
Music and libretto by Hector Armienta
Date: Coming Soon!
Time: Coming Soon!
Location: The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Tucson
Rating: PG-13
Language: Performed in English and Spanish with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: Coming Soon!
Registration Coming Soon!
Inspired by the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro follows 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. In this exciting new opera 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.
Zorro is part of the McDougall Arizona Opera RED Series. The appearance of Anthony Barrese is made possible, in part, by Dean Yannias.
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.
Important Information about Tucson Seats-for-Students:
- All tickets will remain at will call (unless otherwise specified) and can be picked up at the box office at The Linda Rondstat Music Hall beginning at 6 PM.
The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall Safety Information:
The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall has enhanced venue environmental, health and safety protocols to include the type of bag guests are allowed to bring into these facilities. Clear Bags no larger than 14″ x 16″ or a Clutch Bag no larger than 8″ x 5″. Large bags, briefcases, backpacks, luggage and convertible backpack purses are strictly prohibited. Guests entering any facility in the Tucson Convention Center are subject to search at the discretion of management. Tucson Convention Center does not provide storage for any confiscated baggage.
Security checks will include walking through metal detectors, handheld wand detectors, bag checks and pat downs may take place at the entrances of the facility prior to most shows.
The Tucson Convention Center recommends that patrons plan to arrive earlier than normal to allow for this enhanced security process. Tucson Convention Center reserves the right to refuse items which may cause a danger or disruption to an event or other guest. This may include water bottles. Any guest who declines to be searched or is in possession of a prohibited item may be denied entry or ejected from the facility.
Join the Education mailing list to stay up to date on all education programs, and to be notified when registrations open. Please reach out to chollerbach@azopera.org for more detailed information about each rating.