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Sarasota Opera House

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Mar 14, 2024
We go there often. This review is for French composer Georges Bizet (1833-75) 'Carmen' on March 8th, 2024 - to celebrate the International Women's Day. The opera house is ok, better than St. Petersb… Full review by IreneEng
Mar 20, 2023
Whether a local or visitor to Downtown Sarasota, do take the very interesting Backstage Tour of the Opera House. Not only do you learn much about the current performers and the story behind the oper… Full review by WindyCity2011
Feb 28, 2023
We saw Madame Butterfly and everything about the production was top notch. Outstanding orchestra and singers. Very well done and very enjoyable! Will be back for sure! Full review by Loves2Travel58_12
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Your evenings in Sarasota can be as spectacular as your days. To experience pure elegance in the heart of downtown Sarasota, …
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Intended as a multi-use center when it was built in 1926, the Sarasota Opera house has had quite the history. Besides serving as a perfor…
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Facts

Architectural style:Mediterranean Revival
Opened:April 10, 1926
Floors:3
Architect:Roy A. Benjamin

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What time does performance Begin Nov. 14
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All evening opera performances begin at 7:30 pm sharp. For most performances there will be no late seating. Latecomers will be seated at Selby Lobby—on the second floor of the …
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All evening opera performances begin at 7:30 pm sharp. For most performances there will be no late seating. Latecomers will be seated at Selby Lobby—on the second floor of the Opera House, where they will be able to see a video and audio feed of the performance until the next late seating opportunity arises. I hope you enjoy the performance tonight!
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Answer by Carlos V · Nov 13, 2017
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seats in first row are they too close to stage ?
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I don't perceive the first row seats being too close to stage. That having been said, sitting on the first row is a matter of preference. There are some people who only want to sit in …
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I don't perceive the first row seats being too close to stage. That having been said, sitting on the first row is a matter of preference. There are some people who only want to sit in the first row, and some people, like me for instance, who prefer the back of the house, where there's a better "blend" between the sound of the orchestra and that of the voices. Being a small opera house though, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I suggest trying different locations to find your "spot."
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Answer by Carlos V · Feb 9, 2017
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What would a good opera for a 14 year old who has never been to an opera before. Live I hope
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Hello - I work for Sarasota Opera and can answer your question. A good opera for a 14 year old would be "La boheme" which the opera company will be performing this fall (October 30th - …
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Hello - I work for Sarasota Opera and can answer your question. A good opera for a 14 year old would be "La boheme" which the opera company will be performing this fall (October 30th - November 17th). I would suggest looking it up on Wikipedia and reading through the synopsis prior to attending. YouTube is also a wonderful resource. It is a very familiar opera with beautiful music. Another opera to consider would be our Youth Opera production of "Brundibar" this fall on November 14th. Our Youth Opera program has about 90 kids between the ages of 8 - 18 so if you were to come to that one, they would be watching kids their own age performing on stage. I hope these two suggestions help.
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Answer by Sam L · Sep 7, 2015
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Where do I park?
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Parking in downtown Sarasota can be a challenge. There is a public parking garage behind the Opera House, as well as other garages within a short walk. We...
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