Travel with The Guild: Giulio Cesare
Join us on Wednesday, April 30th to see Giulio Cesare by G.F. Handel, at Hudson Hall in Hudson, NY.
Your ticket includes:
a pre-performance talk with Dramaturge Joseph Crematori at 2PM,
a ticket to the performance at 3p.m.
an exclusive post-performance talk with Director R.B. Schlather, Songhee Lee (Cleopatra) and Chuanyuan Liu (Tolomeo, Opera Saratoga festival artist in 2025!)
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
FSMxOpera Saratoga Cookbook Club Series: Parisian Street Food
Join FSM’s Cookbook Club for a movable feast of French classics. Chef Annette Tomei will demo and guide you through how to:
Compose Your Own Nicoise Salad
Build a Tartine
Fill and Wrap Homemade Crepes with savory and sweet fillings
Serve Yourself the Most Decadent Chocolate Dessert in the World: Smothered Brie (there’s chocolate involved)
Inspiration for this month’s Cookbook Club comes from My Paris Kitchen by David Leibovitz (discounted copy with advance ticket purchase), and Feasting and Fasting in Opera by Pierpaulo Polzonetti.
With a special live performance by Opera Saratoga singers, this afternoon of gastromusicology kicks off the summer season, while celebrating the tastes of love. Limited tickets available!
Tickets: $65
Tickets Include:
French lunch with menu described above
(1) Glass of wine or beer, or mocktail
Option to purchase a copy of this month’s Cookbook Club selection, My Paris Kitchen, by David Leibovitz ($30 with advance ticket purchase)
Pop-up Music; selections in French (and some from La Vie parisienne) Performed by festival artists with Laurie Rogers, head of music staff, on piano.
Register here: FSM x Opera Saratoga Cookbook Club Series: Parisian Street Food Tickets, Sun, May 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Education Tour 2025: Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo
TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL
Thursday, March 27
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
30 2nd StreetTroy, NY 12180 (map)
Register Here: https://forms.gle/wgFVhpb1JPGtKQ1t8
Local Auditions Day 2
For an audition slot, email info@operasaratoga.org. Auditioners who are singers/actors are asked to bring an aria, classical song or musical theater piece of 5 minutes or less in duration with printed sheet music for the pianist. Actors who are interested in auditioning can prepare a monologue. Pianists should prepare the accompaniment to an aria or art song, and should be prepared to sight read.
Read more here: Opera Saratoga To Hold Local Auditions in March
Local Auditions Day 1
For an audition slot, email info@operasaratoga.org. Auditioners who are singers/actors are asked to bring an aria, classical song or musical theater piece of 5 minutes or less in duration with printed sheet music for the pianist. Actors who are interested in auditioning can prepare a monologue. Pianists should prepare the accompaniment to an aria or art song, and should be prepared to sight read.
Read more here: Opera Saratoga To Hold Local Auditions in March
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Education Tour 2025: Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo
SARATOGA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER at BROOKSIDE MUSEUM
Saturday, March 8
2PM
6 Charlton St.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Education Tour 2025: Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo
Albany Institute of History & Art
Saturday, March 8
11AM
125 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210
Education Tour 2025: Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA
Wednesday, March 5
12PM
65 South Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Annual Meeting and Holiday Concert
Free and open to the public. Join us for our Annual Meeting and Holiday Concert at Caffe Lena.
Please RSVP to Tiffany at admin@operasaratoga.org if you plan to attend virtually or in person.
EXCLUSIVE GUILD EVENT - Sneak peak at ‘25 Summer Festival
To gain access to this event, please consider joining the Opera Saratoga Guild. Become a member today at: The Opera Saratoga Guild — Opera Saratoga
If you are a current Guild member looking for information about this event, please email Tiffany at admin@operasaratoga.org.
Opera Saratoga at Saratoga Springs Victorian Walk
Visit the office of The Scott Varley Team to hear the Opera Saratoga Staff and Songs By Heart musicians perform carols and holiday songs.
For more information about the Saratoga Springs Victorian Walk visit: See the 2024 Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk Schedule
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
On this day, Mary will be joined by the director of our 2025 production of "She Loves Me," John Giampietro.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Grounded: Brunch
Enjoy the culinary delights of Franklin Square Market Restaurant, while hearing speakers from Adirondack Studios, builders of the Grounded set, as they share their experience with this Metropolitan Opera project.
This event will conclude prior to a showing of Grounded at the AMC Theater close by. Guests are welcome to walk there to purchase a ticket and watch the opera. This event does not include a ticket to the showing.
The Other Side of Silence - Full Workshop
a new opera for synthetic and acoustic voices
by librettists Mark Steidl and Katherine Skovira and composer Robert Whalen
Wednesday, October 16th at 7pm
Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC)
FREE but please register here: Registration (constantcontactpages.com)
PostShow Q&A: Guys and Dolls
NEW YORK’S OWN MUSICAL COMEDY—AS BRIGHT AS A DIME IN A SUBWAY GRATING, AS SMART AS A SIDEWALK PIGEON, AS PROFESSIONAL AS JOE DIMAGGIO, AS ENCHANTING AS THE SKYLINE, AS NEW AS THE PAPER YOU’RE HOLDING. -NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, 1950
Featuring classic hits like “If I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down (You’re Rockin’ the Boat)”, Frank Loesser’s beloved gambling musical is a love letter to the precariousness of right now, and the probability of getting through it (by the sharp lapels of our checkered coat.)
Guys and Dolls
NEW YORK’S OWN MUSICAL COMEDY—AS BRIGHT AS A DIME IN A SUBWAY GRATING, AS SMART AS A SIDEWALK PIGEON, AS PROFESSIONAL AS JOE DIMAGGIO, AS ENCHANTING AS THE SKYLINE, AS NEW AS THE PAPER YOU’RE HOLDING. -NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, 1950
Featuring classic hits like “If I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down (You’re Rockin’ the Boat)”, Frank Loesser’s beloved gambling musical is a love letter to the precariousness of right now, and the probability of getting through it (by the sharp lapels of our checkered coat.)
Così fan tutte
WILL PROMISES MADE IN THE MORNING WITHSTAND A NIGHT OF FANTASY?
Mozart’s sparkling music collides with Da Ponte’s darkly funny libretto in this betting opera where the promise of perfect marriage competes with the temptation of earthly desire.
Guys and Dolls
NEW YORK’S OWN MUSICAL COMEDY—AS BRIGHT AS A DIME IN A SUBWAY GRATING, AS SMART AS A SIDEWALK PIGEON, AS PROFESSIONAL AS JOE DIMAGGIO, AS ENCHANTING AS THE SKYLINE, AS NEW AS THE PAPER YOU’RE HOLDING. -NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, 1950
Featuring classic hits like “If I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down (You’re Rockin’ the Boat)”, Frank Loesser’s beloved gambling musical is a love letter to the precariousness of right now, and the probability of getting through it (by the sharp lapels of our checkered coat.)
Guys and Dolls
NEW YORK’S OWN MUSICAL COMEDY—AS BRIGHT AS A DIME IN A SUBWAY GRATING, AS SMART AS A SIDEWALK PIGEON, AS PROFESSIONAL AS JOE DIMAGGIO, AS ENCHANTING AS THE SKYLINE, AS NEW AS THE PAPER YOU’RE HOLDING. -NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, 1950
Featuring classic hits like “If I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down (You’re Rockin’ the Boat)”, Frank Loesser’s beloved gambling musical is a love letter to the precariousness of right now, and the probability of getting through it (by the sharp lapels of our checkered coat.)
PostShow Q&A: World Premiere Opera composed during the season by inti figgis-vizueta
Join Julia Bumke for a post-show Q&A immediately following the show.
World Premiere Opera composed during the season by inti figgis-vizueta
Mainstage Performance at UPH
World Premiere Opera composed during the season by inti figgis-vizueta
For tickets go to: Tickets — Opera Saratoga
Guys and Dolls
NEW YORK’S OWN MUSICAL COMEDY—AS BRIGHT AS A DIME IN A SUBWAY GRATING, AS SMART AS A SIDEWALK PIGEON, AS PROFESSIONAL AS JOE DIMAGGIO, AS ENCHANTING AS THE SKYLINE, AS NEW AS THE PAPER YOU’RE HOLDING. -NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, 1950
Featuring classic hits like “If I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down (You’re Rockin’ the Boat)”, Frank Loesser’s beloved gambling musical is a love letter to the precariousness of right now, and the probability of getting through it (by the sharp lapels of our checkered coat.)
Così fan tutte
WILL PROMISES MADE IN THE MORNING WITHSTAND A NIGHT OF FANTASY?
Mozart’s sparkling music collides with Da Ponte’s darkly funny libretto in this betting opera where the promise of perfect marriage competes with the temptation of earthly desire.
PostShow Q&A: Guys and Dolls
NEW YORK’S OWN MUSICAL COMEDY—AS BRIGHT AS A DIME IN A SUBWAY GRATING, AS SMART AS A SIDEWALK PIGEON, AS PROFESSIONAL AS JOE DIMAGGIO, AS ENCHANTING AS THE SKYLINE, AS NEW AS THE PAPER YOU’RE HOLDING. -NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, 1950
Featuring classic hits like “If I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down (You’re Rockin’ the Boat)”, Frank Loesser’s beloved gambling musical is a love letter to the precariousness of right now, and the probability of getting through it (by the sharp lapels of our checkered coat.)
Guys and Dolls
NEW YORK’S OWN MUSICAL COMEDY—AS BRIGHT AS A DIME IN A SUBWAY GRATING, AS SMART AS A SIDEWALK PIGEON, AS PROFESSIONAL AS JOE DIMAGGIO, AS ENCHANTING AS THE SKYLINE, AS NEW AS THE PAPER YOU’RE HOLDING. -NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, 1950
Featuring classic hits like “If I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down (You’re Rockin’ the Boat)”, Frank Loesser’s beloved gambling musical is a love letter to the precariousness of right now, and the probability of getting through it (by the sharp lapels of our checkered coat.)
Free Family Show
Favorite scenes and songs from GUYS AND DOLLS and COSÌ FAN TUTTE performed by Festival Artists. With a sensory-friendly area and space to run around, children belong at Opera Saratoga.
* Please support your community by bringing non-perishable food items or hygiene products (shampoo, deodorant, laundry soap, feminine hygiene, etc…) to the Free Family Shows on June 29 and July 2 at UPH. These will be delivered to the Franklin Community Center for distribution to families in need.
For free tickets go to: Tickets — Opera Saratoga