Arizona Opera - Profile

Opera Company Splits Time in Tucson and Phoenix

© Bryce Westervelt

Mar 7, 2007
Arizona Opera performs in both Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. The average five opera productions a year. Arizona Opera's opera education program is very active.

Company Name: Arizona Opera

Website Address: http://www.azopera.com/

General and Artistic Director: Joel Revzen

2006-07 Season:

2007-08 Season:

Ticket Info:

  • Get tickets directly from the Opera Company by calling either the Phoenix Symphony Hall or Tucson Music Hall.
  • Ticket prices run $29-111 for performances in Tucson; 520.293.4336
  • Ticket prices run $34-131 for performances in Phoenix; 602.266.7464
  • Saturday night performances in both venues have a premium ticket price of $5-10 more than Thursday or Friday nights.

Fast Facts:

  • Many of the opera performances feature free pre-performance lectures.
  • Some performances also offer post-performance question/answer sessions called Opera Talkback where you can meet the director, or even some members of the cast.
  • The company hosts open dress rehearsals for students at a nominal cost. Most shows are in the $4-5 range for kids with adult chaperones paying only $10 (or are free for every 8 kids)
  • The company also provides study guides for the classroom for students going to the show as well as having an elementary school tour.

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