The Dallas Opera Announces its 2015-2016 Season, SEEKING THE HUMAN ELEMENT

The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the five phenomenal mainstage productions of the 2015-2016 Season, "Seeking the Human Element," to be presented in the magnificent Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Centerlocated in the Dallas Arts District.

The season line-up was announced this afternoon by Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny, with special guests that included composer Jake Heggie and one of opera's brightest stars: mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.

The 59th International Season consists of works from the 19th and 20th centuries - in addition to two eagerly awaited Dallas Opera world premieres. This season also marks the company's first exploration of the musical theater repertoire, as TDO stages one of the genuine landmarks in American Theater in a popular production by acclaimed director Francesca Zambello.

The Dallas Opera's 2015-2016 Season explores the circumstances that prompt individual initiative, self-sacrifice, artistic integrity, the quest for social justice, and plain, old-fashioned "gumption," in five outstanding stories designed to engage and inspire for many years to come.

The first performance of the 2015-2016 Season takes place the evening of Friday, October 30, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. (please note special time for the Linda and Mitch Hart Season Opening Night Performance, in conjunction with The Dallas Opera's high-profile FIRST NIGHT celebrations). Performances of the five productions that constitute the season will continue through the final curtain calls on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

"From the company's first venture into the greatest repertoire of the American Musical Theater to the enthusiastic response generated by the decision to schedule two world premieres in a single season," explains Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny, "there's every indication that The Dallas Opera is attuned to the desires of an increasingly diverse and sophisticated twenty-first century audience.

"Despite the many challenges of our times, American Opera is experiencing a remarkable golden age," Mr. Cerny adds. "Commissioning, guiding and supporting intelligent new works and world-class productions are important facets of the mission of this company-and will be, for as long as I am privileged to lead it. I am also proud to say that The Dallas Opera has been a significant contributor to the technological advancement of this art form in recent years, both onstage and off.

"However, we will always honor and remember where we came from; presenting extraordinary artists in iconic productions each season, along with rarely performed gems from every era. We hope you'll want to be a part of this adventure!"

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Among the highlights of the upcoming season are 20 Dallas Opera debuts; however, every Dallas Opera performance will feature internationally renowned singers, exceptional conductors, and other artists of the top rank-whether new to TDO or returning to the scene of earlier triumphs.

Each TDO production will feature the outstanding talents of the Dallas Opera Orchestra andDallas Opera Chorus, led by some of the finest conductors at work in the world today: Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume, Patrick Summers, and Graeme Jenkins.

Off-stage, the talent roster reads like a theatrical "Who's Who": preeminent producers and stage directors including Jack O'Brien, David McVicar, E. Loren Meeker, Francesca Zambello and Paul Curran; in addition to illustrious designers Bob Crowley, Gary McCann, Paul Tazewell, Mark McCullough, Tanya McCallin, Peter J. Davison, Ulisse Santicchi and David Zimmerman.

As always, each of these outstanding works will be performed in their original languages (English, French and Italian) with English translations projected above the stage at every performance.

2015-2016 DALLAS OPERA SEASON

"Seeking the Human Element"

GREAT SCOTT

A Dallas Opera world premiere

By Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally

October 30, Nov. 1(m), 4, 7 & 15(m), 2015

TOSCA

By Giacomo Puccini

November 6, 8(m), 11, 14, 20 & 22(m), 2015

BECOMING SANTA CLAUS

A Dallas Opera world premiere by Mark Adamo

December 4, 6(m), 9, 12, 2015

MANON by Jules Massenet

March 4, 6(m), 9 & 12, 2016

SHOW BOAT

By Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II

April 15, 17(m), 20, 23, 29 & May 1(m), 2016

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The benefits of becoming a Dallas Opera subscriber include priority seating, lost ticket replacement, invitations to special events and dramatic savings over the price of single tickets.

Renewal packets for season subscribers are being mailed to patrons shortly; however, Dallas Opera Season Subscribers are eligible to renew their seats for the 2015-2016 Season, beginning today,January 12, 2015, and an email with renewal instructions and options will be sent this afternoon.

New Dallas Opera patrons can purchase their subscriptions for the 2015-2016 Season in April, 2015. Subscriptions for all five productions can be purchased for as little as $95.

Single tickets will go on sale to the general public in July, 2015, starting at just $19. All single tickets for individual performances are subject to availability. Tickets may be purchased at the door - throughout the 2015-2016 Season - or in advance by calling 214.443.1000. Subscriptions and single tickets will also be available for purchase online throughout the season at www.dallasopera.org.

The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera house is located in the heart of the Arts District at 2403 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201.

For more information, consult the friendly staff in the Dallas Opera Ticket Services Office at 214-443-1000 or visit us online at www.dallasopera.org.

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