NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Saturday, March 18, 2024, 8:30 pm
Saturday, December 14, 2023 , 8:00 pm
OPERA
An evening of beauty and splendor awaits.
A night at the opera with Shances.
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THREE EASY STEPS
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STEP 1. Register for the Shances virtual opera class and dinner
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STEP 2. Buy your opera ticket using the Met website. See below for more information.
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STEP 3. Order your dinner. A month before the opera you will receive your dinner order form and further instructions.
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VIRTUAL CLASS is where the adventure begins.
The class will cover opera basics, the history of the composer, and the story that inspired the opera, Attendees will receive a zoom link two weeks prior to the class.
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OPERA
Florencia en el Amazonas
ABOUT: The enchanting story of a Brazilian opera diva who returns to her homeland to perform at the legendary opera house of Manaus—and to search for her lost lover, who has vanished into the jungle.
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VIRTUAL CLASS
March 4, 2023 class (time TBA).
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OPERA WEEKEND
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Welcome reception
Friday, March 17, 2023, 7:00 pm
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Pre-opera Dinner
Saturday, March 18, 2023, 6:00 pm
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Opera
Saturday, March 18, 2023, 8:00 pm
Enter the opera house March 18, 2023 before curtain (the opera begins), to peruse the gift shop, take in the building and its exhibits, or go directly to your seat.
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OPERA
Turandot
Set in Paris this tragic story centers on four bohemians – a poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher and their loves. When one freezing Christmas Eve their lives are changed forever.
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VIRTUAL CLASS
March , 2024 class (time TBA).
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OPERA WEEKEND
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Welcome reception
Friday, March 27, 2023, 7:00 pm
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Pre-opera Dinner
Saturday, March 28, 2024, 6:00 pm
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Opera
Saturday, March 28, 2024, 8:00 pm
Enter the opera house before curtain (the opera begins), to peruse the gift shop, take in the building and its exhibits, or go directly to your seat.
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All Opera tickets should be purchased directly through the Metropolitan House of Opera box office. See below for more information.
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Date and Time
Florencia en el Amazonas
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Opera: 8:30 PM
Turandot
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Opera: 8:00 PM
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Dinner Location
Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
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Opera Location
Opera: Metropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Who's singing on March18th?
La Traviata
Opera tickets
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Attendees should buy the tickets they can afford. If you are unfamiliar with the seating at the Met (view obstructions including those upstage and in the wings), it is strongly suggested that you call 212-362-6000 and talk to a Met seating agent rather than buying your ticket on-line.
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Ticket prices range from $37 - $460.
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Try to avoid all of the side box seats and standing room. Try to keep your seats towards the center. You don't have to buy an orchestra seat to have a great view.
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Do not wait to buy your ticket.
Opera tickets sells out quickly.
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Who's singing on May 20th?
La Boheme
