Opera Idaho

10/09/2026

Rehearsals continue for our upcoming production of ABDUCTION on October 16 & 15th! We're so excited for our first big opera of the season!

Tickets: https://operaidaho.org/abduction/

10/09/2026

📆 TWO SHOWS ONLY! Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 @ 7:30pm & Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 @ 2:30pm
📌 The Egyptian Theatre: 700 W. Main Street, Boise, ID
🎟 TICKETS: Starting at $41 | OperaIdaho.org/abduction/ or 208.345.3531

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Control Unraveled: What Should Be a Simple Rescue Quickly Becomes Anything But in Mozart's Sparkling Comedy, ABDUCTION • As Plans Fall Apart, You'll Fall Over In Laughter!

When Belmonte sets out to reunite with his beloved Konstanze, he expects courage, determination, and maybe a little luck to be enough. Instead, he finds himself caught in a whirlwind of clever schemes, mistaken assumptions, oversized personalities, and one hilariously stubborn overseer who seems determined to foil every plan.

Filled with sparkling melodies, dazzling vocal fireworks, and laugh out loud moments, ABDUCTION showcases Mozart at his most playful. Beneath the comedy, however, lies a story that challenges first impressions and reminds us that kindness can appear where we least expect it.

Part of our Unraveled season, ABDUCTION celebrates the moments when our assumptions fall apart, our plans go delightfully off course, and our greatest surprises reveal something unexpected about ourselves and others.

ABDUCTION
🎶 Sung in German with English dialogue and English surtitles above the stage
⏰ Run Time: approx. 2 hours, 45 min (including 2 intermissions)

⭐️ STARRING Christian Mancheni, Thomas Glenn, Ivy Zhou, Andrew Peck, Ron Dukes, & Jeffrey Seppala, with the Opera Idaho ensemble and orchestra and conducted by Andy Anderson. James Marvel is Stage Director.

🎟 Tickets: Adult $41-$132 | Senior $33-$119 | Youth $29-$87
Military discount available. Save 20% on groups of 10 or more!

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🍽 Add a Pre-Show Dinner to Your Friday Admission: Only $150 per person • Seating Limited! • October 16 at 4:30pm • The Cellar at The Red Feather Lounge...More Info: https://operaidaho.org/pre-performance-dinner-2/

🗣 Get the inside scoop before the curtain rises with "Center Stage with Stacey", FREE with your opera ticket! One hour before the performance, General Director Stacey Trentseaux gives a lively 30-minute conversation that takes you inside the opera, unpack the story, introduce the characters, and share the musical and historical details that enrich the overall opera experience!

10/06/2026

Meet the cast and creative team of our upcoming production of Mozart's sparkling comedy, "Abduction"!

Konstanze: Christina Mancheni, soprano
Belmonte: Thomas Glenn, tenor
Blonde: Ivy Zhou, soprano
Pedrillo: Andrew Peck, tenor
Osmin: Ron Dukes, bass
Pasha Selim: Jeffrey Seppala, bass baritone

With the Opera Idaho Orchestra

And the Opera Idaho Ensemble:
Alana Seacord, Sarah Smith, Olivia Sanders, Roberta Harriff, Tamara Slajhert, Jonathan Perry, Tommy Duff, Paul Turcke, Brayden Olson, Colin Cho, Erik Noyce

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CREATIVE TEAM
Stage Director: James Marvel
Conductor: Andy Anderson
Danyale Cook, Hair/Makeup Designer
Becky Wetzel, Costume Designer
Sara Oldford, Lighting Designer
DJ Pike, Scenic/Projection Designer
Anthony Colombo, Production Director
Matt Chilcoat, Tech Director/Master Electrician
Mego WIlliams, Production Coordinator
Kelly Kaye, Chorus Master/Titles Operator
Rachael Kilgore, Stage Manager
Racheal French, Props Manager
Chris Pederson, Master Carpenter/Lead Stage Crew
Ryan Ginter, Wardrobe Coordinator
Betsi Hodges, Staff Pianist

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Saturday, October 16 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 18 at 2:30pm
The Egyptian Theatre: 700 W. Main Street, Boise, ID
Tickets: https://operaidaho.org/abduction/ or 208.345.3531, ext. 2
Adult $41-$132 | Senior $33-$119 | Youth $29-$87
Prices include tax and fees. Military Discount available. Save 20% on groups of 10 or more!
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ABOUT THE SHOW
What should be a simple rescue quickly becomes anything but.

When Belmonte sets out to reunite with his beloved Konstanze, he expects courage, determination, and maybe a little luck to be enough. Instead, he finds himself caught in a whirlwind of clever schemes, mistaken assumptions, oversized personalities, and one hilariously stubborn overseer who seems determined to foil every plan.

Part of Opera Idaho’s Unraveled season, "Abduction" celebrates the moments when our assumptions fall apart, our plans go delightfully off course, and our greatest surprises reveal something unexpected about ourselves and others.

Whether you’re discovering opera for the first time or you’re a longtime fan, Abduction is an irresistible blend of romance, comedy, and unforgettable music that proves sometimes the best adventures are the ones that don’t go according to plan.

10/01/2026

It's time for OPERA-tini 🎶 at the Sapphire Room! Two Shows, One Amazing Night of Music!! Operatini is a dinner-theater evening made for lingering, listening, and falling a little bit in love with opera all over again. It’s an intimate taste of opera, paired with good food, great conversation, and a night that doesn’t have to end early. Dress it up or keep it simple. Join the cast of our upcoming production of ABDUCTION as they perform your favorite operatic masterpieces with a dash of musical theater, perfectly mixed like your favorite cocktail. And speaking of... we pair it with a signature cocktail and a full dinner buffet. The only tough choice with whether to go to the 5:45 pm or 8:45 pm performance.
📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 2 Showtime Options! 5:45 pm or 8:45pm
🎟️Tickets: $62.36 Premium / $49.64 Regular each (includes service charge)
📌 The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel - Boise, 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID 83714
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Buffet Menu:
Chicken Caprese with Saffron Rice, Lemon Asparagus, and Panna Cotta for dessert. Vegetarian / Gluten Free Options: Stuffed Portobello, Coconut Panna Cotta
The Sapphire Room's no-host bar features everything from soda and b**r to w**e and cocktails. Before and after the show, mingle in the Riverside lobby, where additional food and drink options await.
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Operatinis feature all your favorite, operatic masterpieces with a dash of musical theater and jazz, perfectly mixed like your favorite cocktail! The perfect blend of elegance and culinary fare, Opera Idaho artists serenade as you enjoy a chef-inspired buffet dinner and themed specialty cocktails, mocktails, and martinis. It’s a little taste of opera without the 2-and-a-half-hour time commitment! Get glamorous for an unforgettable date night, or stay a little casual for a relaxing, intimate, opera dinner theater experience.

09/29/2026

📆 This Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm
📌 Barbarian Brewing: 114 E. 32nd Street, Garden City, ID
🍺 Admission is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP.
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Enhance your "Abduction" experience with Opera Happy Hour—a fun, FREE, relaxed way to get a closer look at the people and ideas behind the production. Join fellow opera lovers at Barbarian Brewing for a complimentary drink, surprise flash-mob-style performances, and an inside look with members of the artistic team.

For the first Opera Happy Hour of our UNRAVELED Season, you’ll hear from Stage Director James Marvel, Conductor Andy Anderson, and General Director Stacey Trenteseaux as they share insights into bringing Mozart’s "Abduction" to the Opera Idaho stage.

Whether you already have your tickets or are still getting to know the production, Opera Happy Hour is a chance to connect, learn more, and make your "Abduction" experience even richer.
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🍺 Opera Happy Hour
featuring the Artistic Team behind "Abduction"
📌 Barbarian Brewing: 114 E. 32nd Street, Garden City
📆 October 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00-7:00 pm

09/29/2026

So excited! Be sure to get your tickets for "Abduction"!
https://operaidaho.org/abduction/

First staging rehearsal for the 26/27 season! Opera Idaho opens the season with Mozart’s DIE ENTFŰHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL! Is there anything better than Mozart on a cloudy, cool fall day?

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09/29/2026

📆 This Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 pm
📌 Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 950 W State St, Boise, ID 83702
TICKETS & INFO:
🎟 $42 adult, $32 senior, $17 youth (under 18) & students (with ID)
General Admission Seating
https://operaidaho.org/critical-mass-vocal-artists/

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Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with songs and stories from our nation’s rich heritage. This special concert brings together singers, composers, and communities to reflect on the nation’s journey—its triumphs, its trials, and the diverse voices that continue to shape its story.

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Experience the harmonious world of Critical Mass Vocal Artists (CMVA) for an evening of choral brilliance! This semi-professional ensemble, featuring the finest trained singers from the Treasure Valley, masterfully performs contemporary octavo literature under the direction of Dr. C. Michael Porter.

CMVA sets the standard for chamber choir excellence in Southern Idaho, enriching the community through choral music, educational outreach, and unforgettable performances. Let these talented singers, many of whom are also music educators, inspire you with a diverse and exquisite repertoire, creating an enchanting journey through the world of choral music.

09/28/2026

It's time for OPERA-tini! 🍸 TWO SHOWS! ONE AMAZING NIGHT of MUSIC!
Tickets: https://operaidaho.org/operatini/
Premium: $67 | Regular: $50
Includes dinner and performance. Drinks sold separately.

We start the first Operatini of our UNNRAVELED 2026-2027 Season with the the cast of "Abduction," singing some of their favorite melodies from opera, musical theater and jazz, mixed like your favorite cocktail! It's a dinner-theater evening made for lingering, listening, and paired with good food, great conversation and a night that doesn't have to end early. The only tough choice is whether to go to the early 5:45 or late 8:45 pm performance.

🎶 Operatini: Love & Escape
📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ Show: 5:45 pm or 8:45 pm
🚪 Doors open: 5:00 pm or 8:00 pm
📌 The Sapphire Room at the Riverside Hotel: 2900 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID

🍽 Buffet Menu:
Chicken Caprese with Saffron Rice, Lemon Asparagus, and Panna Cotta for dessert.
Vegetarian / Gluten Free Options: Stuffed Portobello, Coconut Panna Cotta

🍸 Featured Cocktail:
The White Lady is a classic of the jazz-age. This gin-based sour cocktail features a refreshing balance of botanical gin, tart lemon juice, and sweet orange liqueur, finished with a silky egg white foam.
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Operatinis feature your favorite, operatic masterpieces with a dash of musical theater perfectly mixed like your favorite cocktail! The perfect blend of elegance and culinary fare, Opera Idaho artists serenade as you enjoy a chef-inspired buffet dinner, themed specialty cocktails, mocktails, and martinis: an intimate little taste of opera and perfectly paired cuisine. Get glamorous for an unforgettable date night, or stay a little casual for a relaxing opera dinner-theater experience.

09/05/2026

A Beloved Opera Idaho Tradition, Where YOU Determine Which Aria Gets Sung First! RSVP by Monday, September 18th
📆 Friday, September 25, 2026.
📌 The Arid Club, 1137 W River St, Boise
🎟 TICKETS & INFO: https://operaidaho.org/auction-of-arias/

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Join us for a flamboyant evening of fine dining, spirited bidding, and unforgettable music. Begin the evening with a special cocktail hour featuring w**e, appetizers, and the legendary mixologists of The Arid Club lounge, a chance to mingle with friends, meet new ones, and get to know the artists. Then gather for an elegant dinner prepared by Executive Chef Dana Brenchley, followed by an intimate evening where YOU determine the exceptional music performed by the cast of Mozart’s "Abduction".
In true Opera Idaho style, expect elegance with a little spontaneity and fun. Each artist has prepared a menu of favorite songs and arias, from opera and musical theater to perhaps a little jazz. Then it’s up to you. Raise your paddle, win the bid, and choose what the room hears next… or simply sit back and enjoy as the evening unfolds. Will it be a soaring aria, a Broadway favorite, or something completely unexpected? No one knows what’s coming next… not even the artists.

Two ways to experience the elegance:
✨ Full Dinner experience, $212 per person
Includes appetizers, w**e, a three-course dinner, dessert, w**e, and entertainment.
5:30 pm Check-in

✨Intermezzo experience, $106 per person
Skip dinner! Enjoy dessert, w**e, and entertainment—perfect for those who want a taste of the fun.
6:54 pm Check-In

Whether you join us for the Full Dinner experience or come for the Intermezzo, expect good company, excellent w**e and cocktails, and amazing music. There’s no wrong way to enjoy the evening!

Seating is limited to keep the evening intimate, so be sure to secure your place at the table. RSVP by September 18, 2026.

09/03/2026

Don’t Miss our SEASON SHOWCASE Open House
Complimentary Admission | Thur., Sept. 10 | The Egyptian Theatre • FREE ADMISSION, Reservations required: https://operaidaho.org/tickets/
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GET 15% Off Subscriptions • Through the Sept. 10th showcase
(Plus Free gifts for subscribers!)
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Our 2020-2027 season kicks off with this great event.
There will be Performances, a Season Overview, Tours, Raffles, Selfies and More.
• Annual Meeting 5:00pm
• Season KICKOFF event 5:30-7:00pm
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$15% Discount Subscription Prices are offered for both our MainStage packages plus our OPERAtini and CMVA Series:
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MainStage venue: The EGYPTIAN Theatre (Prices include all 3 shows)
Discounted: Diamond $336 • Platinum $288 • Gold $225 • Silver $168 • Bronze $102
Also: Reserve Your Seats!
MainStage Performances at the Egyptian Theater
ABDUCTION • October 16 & 18: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s sparkling comedy
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PAGLIACCI • February 26 & 28: Ruggero Leoncavallo’s chaotic tragedy
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LA BOHÉME • April 30 & May 2: Giacomo Puccini’s passionate masterpiece
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••• SERIES Concerts •••
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OPERAtini Dinner Theater
• Five Fabulous dinner-theater experiences.
• The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel
• Choose from two intimate show-times per night (5pm or 8pm), with themed martinis (sold separately,) and a chef-prepared dinner.
Oct. 8 - Love and Escape • Nov. 19 - Raise a Glass •Jan. 14 - Music and Martinis • Feb. 18 - Under the Spotlight • Apr. 22 - Bohemian Nights
DISCOUNTED: Premium $285 • Regular $213
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Critical Mass Vocal Artists (CMVA)
• Location: First Presbyterian Church
• Four concerts featuring Opera Idaho’s elite chamber ensemble showcasing the power of the human voice across diverse styles.
Oct. 3 - America Sings! • Dec. 19 - A Christmas Carol • Mar. 20 - Of Saints and Sirens • June 5 - Where Waters Meet
DISCOUNTED: $155
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Auction of Arias! Featuring the cast of Abduction. Sept, 25!
•• Save the Date for this one of a kind musical event.