Pensacola Opera

09/11/2026

🗓️ We’re counting down the days until our Studio Artists arrive! Let’s get to know another one of our talented artists.

🎶 Meet Chase Sanders, soprano.

✨ Chase’s hometown is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and she’s coming to us from Philadelphia. She is very excited to get to dive into roles that she hasn’t performed yet!

📚 When she’s not hitting high C’s, Chase loves dancing, baking, and reading. Most recent read: Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas.

Welcome, Chase!

09/10/2026

🎉 Our 2026-27 Jan Miller Studio Artists arrive in just a few days! 🥳 As we eagerly await their arrival, let’s get to know them a little.

🎹 Meet Andrew Samlal, pianist/coach.

⭐️ Hailing from Charlieville, Trinidad and Tobago, and most recently College Park, Maryland, Andrew is excited to have the opportunity early in his career to work on these well-known and well-loved operas!

🎼 Favorite operas he’s worked on include La Traviata as conductor, and Barber of Seville as a pianist. He also recently started learning German.

Let’s give a warm willkommen to Andrew! 🎉

09/09/2026

🪩 Opera's most glamorous night of the year is coming up quickly! Time is running out to purchase your tickets to Jukebox Gala–don't miss this sparkling evening of stellar musical performance.

🪩 Saturday, Sept. 19th at the Hilton Pensacola Beach
🍸 Cocktail Hour begins at 6 PM
🎟 All-Inclusive Ticket: $175
Learn more and get your tickets now! https://pensacolaopera.com/events/jukebox-gala-2026/

🪩 Jukebox Gala kicks off our upcoming season with over 30 of your favorite arias and musical theatre pieces to bid on. Win the bid and the song will be performed for you, tableside. All proceeds from Jukebox Gala help support Pensacola Opera's mainstage production season and artists.

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09/03/2026

We still have a few spots available for The Falling and the Rising Veterans Chorus 🇺🇸

Showcase your service through performance. If you have served our country, consider joining us on stage to tell this powerful story that follows the journey of a wounded soldier as she fights to stay alive. Learn more and sign up online at https://pensacolaopera.com/veterans-chorus/

09/02/2026

Thank you to for featuring Jukebox Gala in this month's edition! Be sure to grab your copy or read online: https://issuu.com/ballingerpublishing/docs/pensacola_magazine_september_2026

🪩 Want to join us for Jukebox? Tickets are still available! https://pensacolaopera.com/events/jukebox-gala-2026/

09/01/2026

🎭 Single tickets are now on sale for Rock the Runway and our 2027 mainstage productions! 🎭

Rock the Runway tickets are $50; mainstage tickets range from $31 - $126.
For the very best price, call the Pensacola Opera center at 850.433.6737. To purchase single tickets online with a convenient digital ticket, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/pensacola-opera-tickets/artist/1506465

08/26/2026

🪩 Meet the artists for our 2026 Jukebox Gala! 🪩 Featuring both well-loved Pensacola Opera artists and those making their debut with us including the 2026 - 2027 Jan Miller Studio Artists, this annual event kicks off our season with sparkle, fun, and incredible musical performance. Read more about these artists and get your tickets online at https://pensacolaopera.com/events/jukebox-gala-2026/

Soprano, Cecilia Violetta López
Mezzo-Soprano, Erin Alford .mezzo
Tenor, Randy Ho
Baritone, Richard Ollarsaba
Soprano, Chase Sanders
Mezzo-Soprano, Sydney Sorbet
Tenor, Max Alexander Cook
Baritone, Robbie Raso
Pianist, Cody Martin
Pianist, Andrew Samlal

08/19/2026

❤️ Thank you, Pensacola! ❤️

We are honored to have been voted "Best Way to Get Cultured" in the 2026 .weekly Best of the Coast awards. Our mission is to enrich the culture of our region through professional opera programming and community initiatives–thank you for this recognition of our company, staff, artists, volunteers and community as we continue to work towards our mission.

08/13/2026

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🎹 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓: 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐍

Experience the connection between film and music during our Summer Movie Series as 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐧 joins us on the stage to showcase the incredible versatility of Lola, our pipe organ.

A dedicated classical artist, Brent Badon shares his talents as both an organist and vocalist. He performs with the Pensacola Opera , bringing his passion for music and performance to audiences throughout the region.

Before the film begins, enjoy a special organ performance featuring music from the iconic scores of John Williams and other memorable film moments.

🕵️ 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐌𝐄 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐍 (𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟐)
📅 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕑 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
🎥 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

🍿 FIRST 50 GUESTS RECEIVE FREE POPCORN COURTESY OF HANTO + CLARKE GENERAL CONTRACTORS!
🎟️ Tickets: 👉 https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006497298BD518
🏅 Military Discount: $1 off tickets at the door with valid ID

📸 Photo Credit: Alex Hilkey