Because of safety concerns, we are cancelling our Pops Spectacular (July 3 – 5) and Broadway Cabaret (May 23). We are also cancelling our plans to produce Daughter of the Regiment in the fall of 2020.
Our annual fund-raising gala previously planned for May 8 will now occur on May 23 at 7:00pm as a virtual event. Please look for information at http://stpeteopera.org/gala. The theme is VINCERÒ—victory!–and comes from the aria “Nessun Dorma” in Puccini’s Turandot.
The Cocktails and Mornings with the Maestro programs planned for May 14 and May 15 will be produced virtually on May 14th at 6:00pm. I am entitling the program “The Wonderful (Wacky) World of Opera,” and it will incorporate eight arias performed at Opera Central by singers Christopher Holloway (baritone), Aleksandra Ritums (soprano) and Chris Romeo (tenor), accompanied by pianist Teresa Ancaya. Although there will not be an in-person audience during this live stream, I will be introducing and discussing each selection in Maestro-series style, fun and chatty, with lots of back story and insider points for you. If you hold tickets for Cocktails with the Maestro or Mornings with the Maestro, you will be given a link to view the broadcast version of “The Wonderful Wacky World of Opera.” If you would like to see this virtual show, and do not currently have tickets, you can purchase an online pass for $20 at this link.
We are still planning to remount Creative Collaborations, previously scheduled for March 13 and 14, when the opportunity presents itself. If you hold tickets to this event, they will still be valid at that time.
Please donate your tickets or make a special donation.
This is a difficult time for all arts organizations, and St Petersburg Opera needs your support now more than ever. If you hold tickets for an event that has been cancelled, please consider making your cancelled tickets a donation to the St Petersburg Opera Company.This will help ensure our survival and ability to present future productions. Donating back your unused tickets is a charitable contribution to the St Petersburg Opera, which also has benefits for you. The recently approved Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows for special deductions for contributions to non-profit organizations. More information is available here.
You can turn your tickets into a donation by simply clicking this link and filling out the form. There is also an option to turn your tickets into a gift certificate for future use or to request a refund, as we understand the donation option may not be right for everyone. You make may an online donation any time on our website.