Arizona Opera – Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona
The Tucson Opera Company has offices in both Tucson and Phoenix. The Company began in 1971 and has consistently provided quality opera to the area since that time.
The operas are preformed in their original language with English subtitles on the screen overhead. No need to be afraid to go since you will be able to understand (or read) the entire story of the opera.
Since it began the opera has performed over 170 productions. There is a mix of artists of internationally acclaimed artists and emerging talent working together to provide quality opera to the area.
Ticket prices range from the area of $290 to $80 depending on where you are seated in the Tucson theater for the three productions presented.
In Phoenix they range from $350 to $80 for the three, again, depending on where you are seated. These prices are for the Sunday afternoon show, prices for the evening performances may be a bit higher.
Single ticket prices range from $100 to $25 each for single performances.
You will have the opportunity to truly "dress up" for the opera. The opera is the one special place where you can really dress up and go glamorous. Cocktail dress is usually the norm for evening performances, while Sunday matinees generally see more casual sport jackets and dresses. Your opera experience is what you make of it – you’ll fit in with Arizona Opera’s patrons in everything from Birkenstocks to Blahniks!
In most cases, get a babysitter! Generally, opera is better suited to older kids because the stories often contain adult themes and following the subtitles can be difficult for new readers. Sometimes Arizona Opera offers operas sung in English (such the productions of The Merry Widow and Hansel & Gretel) that are more kid-friendly. When bringing a child to the opera, it is helpful to explain the story in advance and instruct them on proper audience behavior. Arizona Opera’s Opera Look-in program, Opera dell’arte and Student Dress Rehearsals are a good way to ease children into enjoyment of a full-fledged production. Call for details.
The opera, much like a Broadway production, usually lasts between 2 and 3 hours. There is an intermission during the performance for you to get up, move around, respond to emails, phone calls that have gone into voicemail (because you have turned your phone OFF when entering the theater) and get something to drink.
Just a little heads up for those that aren’t sure when it is appropriate to clap. At the end of big arias and, of course, at the final curtain call. Feel free to shout out "Bravo!" (for a male performer), "Brava!" (for a woman) or "Bravi!" (for an ensemble) – singers love an appreciative audience!
Enjoy the wonderful world of opera in both Tucson and Phoenix.
Directions & Parking
PHOENIX INFORMATION:
How do I get to the theater, and where do I park?
From I-10, exit 7th Street, turn south. Travel 7th Street south to Washington, turn right (west). Symphony Hall is on corner of Washington & 2nd St. Entrance to Symphony Hall is on the west side of the building, which is located on 2nd Street and Adams, (1/2 block north of Washington).
Please note: Due to construction, allow time for navigating downtown.
Parking lots for Symphony Hall:
Hyatt Regency Garage, southwest corner of Second and Adams streets.
Chase Parking Garage, Second Street north of Adams between Van Buren and Monroe streets.
Collier Parking, on Washington directly behind theater between Second and Third Streets.
Arizona Center surface lot, between Second and Third streets north of Van Buren Street.
Event parking is typically between $8 and $15.
The Tucson Music Hall is located in downtown Tucson at 260 South Church Avenue, bordered by Broadway, Granada and Cushing. From I-10 Frontage Road, turn east onto Congress/Broadway, then turn south on Granada or Church.
Parking lots for TCC:
Lot A (at Church and Cushing)
Lot B (at Cushing and Granada)
Lot C (reserved for Bravo! Society Donors)
Phoenix Office: 4600 N. 12th St, Phoenix AZ 85014
Phone: 602-266-7464
Tucson Office: 3501 N. Mountain Ave, Tucson AZ 85719
Phone: 520-293-4336
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