HANSEL AND GRETEL to Open Sarasota Opera's Fall Season
Sarasota Opera will present Engelbert Humperdinck's HANSEL AND GRETEL, marking its first mainstage collaboration with Sarasota Youth Opera and Sarasota Ballet School's conservatory programs.
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The latest news on performances of Opera in Sarasota.
Sarasota Opera Announces Cast for the 2026/2027 Season
Sarasota Opera has announced casting for its 68th season, featuring HANSEL AND GRETEL, LA TRAVIATA, H.
Sarasota Opera Receives $30,000 Grant for Youth Education Programming
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County in support of Sarasota Youth Opera and Education programs and the company's Aficionado Dinner.
Sarasota Opera Receives Grant to Support Strategic Planning
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $12,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support consultant fees for the organization’s strategic planning process.
Sarasota Opera Names Board Leadership for 2026-27 Season
Sarasota Opera announced new board leadership heading into its upcoming season, which will feature productions including HANSEL AND GRETEL, LA TRAVIATA and JENŮFA.
Sarasota Opera House Marks 100 Years with Concert, Gala & Film Screening
Sarasota Opera will mark the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House with a weekend of events on April 11 and 12, including a concert, a dinner celebration, and a free film screening.
Sarasota Opera Awarded $24,000 NEA Grant in Support of 2026 Production of SUSANNAH
Sarasota Opera has announced that it has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of the federal agency's Freedom 250 initiative in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Sarasota Opera Will Present SUSANNAH This March
Sarasota Opera will open Susannah on Saturday, March 14 — the fourth and final production in its 2026 Winter Festival.
Sarasota Opera to Launch 2026 Summer Program for Emerging Singers
Sarasota Opera has announced two exciting summer training opportunities for young singers: Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp and the Sarasota Opera Vocal Academy, a specialized intensive for pre-college vocalists.
Sarasota Opera to Present Verdi's IL TROVATORE This March
Sarasota Opera will continue its proud tradition of presenting operas by Giuseppe Verdi with Il trovatore.
LA TRAVIATA, H.M.S. PINAFORE and More Set for Sarasota Opera 2026-27 Season
After celebrating the 2026 centennial of the Sarasota Opera House during its current season, Sarasota Opera has revealed the five mainstage productions of its 2026-27 season.
Sarasota Opera to Celebrate Centennial with 2026 Winter Festival
Sarasota Opera will present a special Opera Lovers Weeks during its 2026 Winter Festival, allowing attendees to experience four operas in just three days.
Puccini's LA BOHEME to be Presented at Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera will open its 2026 Winter Festival with Giacomo Puccini's La bohème at the Sarasota Opera House.
Sarasota Opera Announces Departure Of Longtime Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi
Sarasota Opera has announced that Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, has decided to leave the company at the end of his current contract in May 2026.
Sarasota Opera Receives $30,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation
Sarasota Opera has announced a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, provided by the Martha Leiter and Nancy Streetman Fund II and the Allen Wirtz Nobbe and Jo Bowen Nobbe Fund.
Sarasota Opera Opens Ticket Sales at the Box Office
Tickets are now on sale at the Sarasota Opera Box Office for the 2025/2026 season.
Sarasota Opera Reveals Casts for 2025–2026 Season, Featuring LA BOHÈME, THE MERRY WIDOW & More
Sarasota Opera has revealed casting for its 2025–2026 season, marking the company's 67th year and the centennial of the historic Sarasota Opera House.
Sarasota Opera Welcomes New Addition To Development Team
Sarasota Opera will welcome Matthew Glover to its Development Department.
Sarasota Opera Receives $50,000 Grant From Selby Foundation For Piano Purchase
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 traditional grant for Spring 2025 from The William G.
See 2025 Sarasota Opera Productions for Free This Spring at The Bay
Although Sarasota Opera's Winter Festival has ended, area residents will have the opportunity this spring to view recorded performances of three operas from this year's season for free at The Bay park, the blue-and-green gathering place in downtown Sarasota!
Four Sarasota Winter Festival Operas To Be Presented During Opera Lovers Weeks
Opera lovers can immerse themselves in four operas in a three- or four-day period during Sarasota Opera's Winter Opera Festival.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE to Open This Weekend at Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera will open Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville on Saturday, Feb.
Sarasota Opera House Cebrates 100th Anniversary and More In 2025-2026 Season
There's much to celebrate next season at Sarasota Opera.
Florida Grand Opera Receives A Matching Gift From Tina Vidal-Duart And Carlos Duart
Florida Grand Opera has received an additional $1 million matching gift from philanthropists Tina Vidal-Duart and Carlos Duart.
Sarasota Opera Announces 2025 Mini Events
Sarasota Opera is once again offering its popular Mini Events, which take place throughout the year and are themed, intimate dining events hosted at a private home or venue.
Florida Grand Opera Presents THE MAGIC FLUTE
Florida Grand Opera has announced the season kickoff with a new production of THE MAGIC FLUTE on November 16th.
Tickets On Sale Now For The Sarasota Opera Food And Wine Festival
Tickets are now available for the Sarasota Opera Food and Wine Festival, featuring gourmet food, fine wines, and live performances.
Sarasota Opera Expands Development Department
As Sarasota Opera's Fall and Winter seasons approach, the company has expanded its development staff and promoted a longtime employee.
Register To PartIcipate In The Sarasota Youth Opera's THE HOBBIT Through August 31
Young performers are invited to register for a chance to participate in THE HOBBIT.
Sarasota Opera to Present Final Performances Of Its 2024 Winter Opera Festival
The Sarasota Opera 2024 Winter Opera Festival is in its final weeks of performances.
Sarasota Opera Reveals 2024-25 Opera Season
Sarasota Opera has announced its 2024-25 Opera Season.
Sarasota Opera Receives $5,000 Grant From Manatee Community Foundation For Education Outreach
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a grant from the Jay K.
Sarasota Opera Receives $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Sarasota Opera has received a $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant made possible through the Wiliam S.
Sarasota Opera Hosts A Volunteer Fair At Sarasota Opera House
Sarasota Opera will host a Volunteer Fair at the Sarasota Opera House on Sunday, October 29 from 1 to 3 p.
Sarasota Opera to Hold Open Call for 2024 Winter Productions
Sarasota Opera is holding an open call for supernumeraries for its 2024 Winter Opera Festival.
Sarasota Opera's DaCapo For Young Professional Announces Activities For The 2023-24 Season
Sarasota Opera has announced the schedule for the DaCapo Society, a dynamic group of opera patrons between 21-40.
Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival Welcomes New Partners And Returning Favorites
Sarasota Opera's Annual Food & Wine Festival returns on September 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.
Tickets On Sale Now For Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.
Sarasota Youth Opera Is Seeking Education Interns For Our Youth Opera Summer Camp
Sarasota Youth Opera (SYO) Summer Camp is an opportunity for young people ages 8-18 to explore the exciting world of opera.
Sarasota Youth Opera Announces New Coordinator, Cameron Maxwell
Sarasota Opera has announced that Florida native Cameron Maxwell has been hired as the new Youth Opera Coordinator.
