See 2025 Sarasota Opera Productions for Free This Spring at The Bay
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025
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!
Sarasota Opera Names New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025
Victor DeRenzi, Sarasota Opera's artistic director and Richard Russell, general director, have announced the addition of six new members to the organization's Board of Trustees — David Bialosky, Joseph Mallof, Sue Neumann, Alastair Hunter-Henderson, Tamara Jacobs, and Thomas Garden.
Sarasota Opera Expands Marketing Department
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
As Sarasota Opera’s winter season approaches, the company has expanded its marketing staff. Learn more about the new additions to the staff and the company here!
Ron DeSantis Vetoes Nearly All Florida Arts Funding
by Joshua Wright - Jun 18, 2024
Florida arts and culture organizations are taking another financial hit as many are still focusing on post-pandemic recover as Governor Ron DeSantis has eliminated most state funding for cultural programs.
Giggs & Diddy to Perform Together in a Special One-Night-Only Event in London
by Michael Major - Oct 30, 2023
Giggs and Diddy are set to deliver a groundbreaking performance at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, come Tuesday, November 7th. This collaboration brings together two titans of the hip-hop and music world for a special one-night-only event, creating a ‘not to be missed’ experience for fans.
Sarasota Opera Hosts A Volunteer Fair At Sarasota Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023
Sarasota Opera will host a Volunteer Fair at the Sarasota Opera House on Sunday, October 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Those attending this event will be able to learn about a variety of behind-the-scenes, onstage and front-of-house volunteer opportunities, and see how they can be a part of this vital community. This event will also feature informative backstage tours of the historic Sarasota Opera House and a performance by Sarasota Opera Fall Resident Artists.