Verismo Opera's Bring the Family to the Opera Program Resumes 9/10

Introducing children and the extended family to live, fully staged performances of grand opera, as the composer intended, is the mission of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's Bring the Family to the Opera program. On September 10, 2015, the program resumes its special ticket rates for children, senior citizens, and individuals to see and enjoy the new production Lucia di Lammermoor on Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), located at 30 North Van Brunt Street, in Englewood, New Jersey.

Introducing a new generation to the splendors of grand opera is the program's goal. "Verismo Opera is proud to offer once again the Bring the Family to the Opera program's special ticket offer. This program provides parents with an opportunity to introduce their children to live opera presented on the stage with the cast in period costumes singing with a live orchestra under the direction of Maestro Anthony Morss. As the house opera company of bergenPAC, we want children and their families to enjoy and experience high quality operatic performances that are affordable," said Lucine Amara, Artistic Director.

The Bring the Family to the Opera program seeks to instill children and their extended families with an appreciation of opera and classical music. The company's new production replete with full sets will entertain the audience with live singing performed by principal vocalists and the Verismo Opera Chorus and the Verismo Opera orchestra.

Special Ticket Rates

Verismo Opera announces special discount ticket offers to see the company's full production of Lucia di Lammermoor on October 18, 2015. The first special ticket offer of 40% off on $55 and $45 tickets is available for purchase only on September 10, 11, and 12, 2015 (Code LUC1). A second offer of 30% off (Code LUC2) is available only on October 1, 2, and 3, 2015 on tickets priced at $55 and $45.

Discount ticket rates for senior citizens and children, ages 12 and under, will be available from September 10 through October 18, 2015 to see Lucia di Lammermoor. Senior citizens purchasing regular-priced tickets on non-sale dates are entitled to a 10% discount. The company is offering a reduced rate of $10 on all tickets for children, ages 12 and under, to see Lucia di Lammermoor on October 18, 2015. This discount offer is available only from September 10 through October 18.

Special ticket offers are not available online and may be purchased only at bergenPAC's box office, located at 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, New Jersey, and by calling (201) 227-1030 or toll-free at 1-888-PACSHOW. All special ticket offers must be requested before the purchase.

Group discounts are available on $55 and $45 tickets only with a minimum purchase of 10 tickets. For special group rates only, call (201) 224-2809. This discount is not available online.

Accessibility

Verismo Opera is committed to ensuring its programs and services are accessible to all. bergenPAC is handicapped accessible. Street parking is available in front of the theatre with designated handicapped parking spaces. Hearing assist systems are available upon request to the house manager in the lobby. Members of the public requiring a special accommodation or with specific questions about the physical features of a facility where Verismo Opera performs may call (201) 886-0561 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Funding

The 2015 season is made possible, in part, with funds provided by the New Jersey Council on the Arts/Department of State, through grand funds administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs. Other supporters include Children's Aid Foundation, Robert J. Campbell, MD, Cesare L. Santeramo, KSJ, Paul Weiss Matching Fund, The Gerda Lissner Foundation, Inc., Mary Casella Briggs Fund, and Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund.

For further information about the opera or Verismo Opera, call (201) 886-0561 or send an e-mail to info@verismopera.org.