From Sea to Shining Sea: A Musical Salute to Service
Saenger Theatre 118 South Palafox Street, PensacolaOperazzi Under the Big Top
Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center 913 South I Street, PensacolaWeek of Events
Director’s Champagne Brunch
Director’s Champagne Brunch
Join us before the Sunday matinee performance of The Magic Flute for one of Pensacola Opera's signature events, in partnership with Jackson's Steakhouse. The above price includes a starter, entrée, and bottomless mimosas. Attendees will also enjoy an informative preview of the production, presented by Artistic Director Jerome Shannon. RSVP to Pensacola Opera by calling (850) 433-6737. Deadline[.....]
La bohème
La bohème
One of opera’s most romantic stories makes a long-anticipated return to the Saenger stage. La bohème follows Mimì and Rodolfo from their first meeting to their final devastating moments, capturing their impassioned relationship through the lens of Giacomo Puccini’s masterful, lush orchestrations.
Carousel
Carousel
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel changed the face of American musical theatre when it premiered on Broadway in 1945. Carousel barker Billy Bigelow falls for mill worker Julie Jordan—but when the unthinkable happens, Billy must answer for his actions and try to make things right. Closing our 40th Anniversary Season, this musical of operatic proportions comes to Pensacola in a visually stunning production from Virginia Opera and set designer Erhard Rom. Richard Rodgers’s timeless score is full of favorite tunes, including “If I Loved You,” “June is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Carousel will be helmed by newly appointed Music Director Cody Martin, leading members of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Pensacola Opera Chorus. Additional casting and production details will be available soon.
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute
Premiered during the Age of Enlightenment, The Magic Flute transports us on a mystical journey filled with genies, spirits, and the hilarious antics of a creature who is half man and half bird! The classic elegance of Mozart’s music enthralls us as a young man discovers his humanity during his quest for the truth.
The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville
Everyone will be yelling "Figaro!" as opera’s peripatetic jack of all trades returns to the Saenger Stage. Popularized by Bugs Bunny as the Rabbit of Seville, Rossini’s ebullient score is filled with one bel canto masterpiece after another. Enjoy the hilarity as Figaro rescues the lovelorn Rosina from Dr. Bartolo, uniting her with her true love, Count Almaviva.
Artful Beginnings: Celebrating the Rich History of Pensacola’s Arts Organizations
Artful Beginnings: Celebrating the Rich History of Pensacola’s Arts Organizations
Artful Beginnings: Celerating the Rich History of Pensacola's Arts Organization PERFORMANCES October 23, 2022 - 2:00 PM LOCATION Pensacola Opera Center details As a precursor to Forty Forward, and to celebrate our anniversary, Pensacola Opera is hosting Artful Beginnings: Celebrating the Rich History of Pensacola’s Arts Organizations, a gathering of local arts organizations to share[.....]
From Sea to Shining Sea: A Musical Salute to Service
From Sea to Shining Sea: A Musical Salute to Service
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pensacola Bay on the Hunter Amphitheater stage, Pensacola Opera presents a special Veterans Day concert to celebrate and honor our community’s veterans.
Tapas & Tastings
Tapas & Tastings
Come and enjoy a five course wine and tapas pairing, curated by Chef Gus of Agapi Bistro + Garden. Under the patio lights, sip with friends and enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine over a brief presentation about--and opportunity to support--Pensacola Opera's Voices for Change program.
Forty Forward
Forty Forward
In celebration of its 40th Anniversary Season, and through grant support from Pensacola's Foo Foo Festival, Pensacola Opera proudly presents Forty Forward: Celebrating Four Decades of Opera in Pensacola. On November 12, sixteen thrilling vocalists will take center stage at the historic Saenger Theatre—alongside the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra—to present an unparalleled one-night-only gala concert, honoring the history of musical storytelling in Pensacola and looking forward to the bright future of Pensacola Opera!
Featuring some of the greatest arias, ensembles, and choruses from the operatic repertoire, Forty Forward will also showcase Pensacola’s proud reputation as a true arts community, including collaborations with the Choral Society of Pensacola, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, and Ballet Pensacola. Video and photo presentations will also look back on some of Pensacola Opera’s most beloved productions and memories.
La vie Bohème
La vie Bohème
La vie bohème An opera/musical mashup event PERFORMANCES January 9, 2023 - 6:00 PM LOCATION The Cabaret 101 S Jefferson St E, Pensacola, FL 32502 details La bohème set the stage for one of Broadway’s biggest hits - RENT. Composer Jonathan Larson studied Puccini’s work intensely, “I analyzed the libretto, broke it down beat by[.....]
Bourbon & Broadway
Bourbon & Broadway
Bourbon & Broadway Pensacola Opera loves Broadway.,.and bourbon! PERFORMANCES February 15, 2023 - 6:00 PM LOCATION Pensacola Museum of Commerce 201 Zaragoza St., Pensacola, FL 32502 sold out Sponsored By: details Bourbon & Broadway is currently sold out. If you'd like to be put in the waiting list, give us a call at 850.433.6737. Pensacola[.....]
Operazzi Under the Big Top
Operazzi Under the Big Top
Operazzi Under the Big Top Pensacola Opera's Annual Spring Fundraising Event EVENT date May 13, 20226:30 PM LOCATION Sanders Beach Corinne Jones Resource Center DRESS Black TieThemed apparel encouraged, but not required details This year, our annual spring fundraiser is welcoming the fantastical and heading under the Big Top! Operazzi Under the Big Top is[.....]
A Journey Through Song
A Journey Through Song
A Journey Through Song Four complete song cycles showcasing the 2021-22 Artists in Residence in their final concert. PERFORMANCE March 25, 2022 7 PM LOCATION Pensacola Opera Center details Ever since Beethoven's esteemed "An die ferne Geliebte" took the musical world by storm, many composers have created song sets—known as cycles—as cohesive collections of individual[.....]
Studio Scenes
Studio Scenes
Studio Scenes Five operas in just over an hour. PERFORMANCES February 23, 2023 - 7:00 PM LOCATION Pensacola Opera Center75 S. Tarragona St., Pensacola, FL 32502 buy tickets details Proudly featuring our 2022-23 Jan Miller Studio Artists, Studio Scenes is an intimate opportunity to explore the operatic genre by dropping into five different operas in[.....]
La bohème
La bohème
One of opera’s most romantic stories makes a long-anticipated return to the Saenger stage. La bohème follows Mimì and Rodolfo from their first meeting to their final devastating moments, capturing their impassioned relationship through the lens of Giacomo Puccini’s masterful, lush orchestrations.
Carousel
Carousel
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel changed the face of American musical theatre when it premiered on Broadway in 1945. Carousel barker Billy Bigelow falls for mill worker Julie Jordan—but when the unthinkable happens, Billy must answer for his actions and try to make things right. Closing our 40th Anniversary Season, this musical of operatic proportions comes to Pensacola in a visually stunning production from Virginia Opera and set designer Erhard Rom. Richard Rodgers’s timeless score is full of favorite tunes, including “If I Loved You,” “June is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Carousel will be helmed by newly appointed Music Director Cody Martin, leading members of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Pensacola Opera Chorus. Additional casting and production details will be available soon.
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute
Premiered during the Age of Enlightenment, The Magic Flute transports us on a mystical journey filled with genies, spirits, and the hilarious antics of a creature who is half man and half bird! The classic elegance of Mozart’s music enthralls us as a young man discovers his humanity during his quest for the truth.
The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville
Everyone will be yelling "Figaro!" as opera’s peripatetic jack of all trades returns to the Saenger Stage. Popularized by Bugs Bunny as the Rabbit of Seville, Rossini’s ebullient score is filled with one bel canto masterpiece after another. Enjoy the hilarity as Figaro rescues the lovelorn Rosina from Dr. Bartolo, uniting her with her true love, Count Almaviva.
Dinner & An Aria at Jackson’s
Dinner & An Aria at Jackson’s
Proudly partnering with Jackson's Steakhouse, this beloved annual event offers newcomers and enthusiasts alike the opportunity to have an up-close, personal performance by opera singers over a gourmet meal. Our talented Artists in Residence will serenade guests tableside with a rousing program of arias, duets, and showtunes. There are two seatings for the event—5:00 PM[.....]