Opera Luminata Performs with Live Pyrotechnics(!) Tonight

Toronto, ON (November 4, 2014) - StarLite Pyrotechnics is very proud to present Opera Luminata in a unique and exciting new musical performance featuring some of the world's most-loved opera and musical theatre songs, synchronized to a spectacular backdrop of indoor fireworks and atmospheric effects. Featuring 16 beautiful singers, this fully staged theatrical experience is suitable for all ages and runs tonight, November 11-15 at Harbourfront Centre's Fleck Dance Theatre.

Featured songs for this magnificent evening include: The Toreador Song (Carmen), Libiamo (La Traviata), Masquerade (Phantom of the Opera), Belle Nuit (The Tales of Hoffman), You'll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) and more!

Opera Luminata is a non-profit Canadian company whose performers hail mostly from the Toronto area. This is the premiere run in downtown Toronto after a successful tour to Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Burlington, Guelph and Windsor where audiences raved: http://www.operaluminata.com/NEWS_AND_REVIEWS.html

Opera Luminata proves that classical music can be just as exciting and entertaining as any other style of music. Whether you've never heard an aria, or are a seasoned opera aficionado, this thrilling show is guaranteed to entertain. See an excerpt here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9Xh5XmbefI

THE CREATIVE TEAM
Ray Brazeau - Producer
Ray Brazeau is President of StarLite Pyrotechnics Ltd, an international fireworks and pyrotechnics special effects company. Brazeau has worked with legendary performers including the Rolling Stones, Sir Paul McCartney, AC/DC, Shakira, KISS, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez and a host of others.

Michael MacLennan - Artistic Director
A professional equity performer for over 25 years, Michael MacLennan is an award-winning director / choreographer whose productions include Man of La Mancha (Drayton Festival, Theatre By The Bay), Wizard of Oz, Joseph, Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Brampton Music Theatre), South Pacific and The Drowsy Chaperone (City Centre Musical Productions).

Shoshana Friedman - Music Director (Featured Soloist)
Not only the lead soprano in this show and music director, Shoshana Friedman is a highly accomplished and sought-after teacher of voice and piano who obtained her BA from York University and her ARCT in Piano Performance.

The talented featured soloists are: Pablo Benitez (Tenor), Jennifer Elisabetta Centrone (Mezzo Soprano), Shoshana Friedman (Soprano), Marco Petracchi (Baritone). For bios, visit:
http://www.operaluminata.com/CAST_MAIN.html

SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Opera Luminata has partnered with four worthwhile charities: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PMH2014), Make-A-Wish Foundation (WISH2014), TEAM Dog Rescue (TDR2014) and Toronto Cat Rescue (CAT2014). Patrons can use the appropriate promo code when purchasing tickets and 25% of the ticket price will be donated back to the charity.

REMEMBRANCE DAY
Additionally, on November 11, veterans and senior citizens can purchase tickets for
40% Off - Use Promo Code: VET40

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