Opera à la carte

10/25/2025

Happy World Opera Day!

At Opera À La Carte San Diego, we’re proud to be part of Southern California’s vibrant opera community! Our mission is to bring accessible, high-quality performances to audiences across the region — from our yearly fully staged productions to our monthly concerts at New Village Arts in Carlsbad, where we celebrate storytelling through music with local artists. (https://newvillagearts.org/series/opera-a-la-carte-2025/)

We’re also committed to making opera more accessible, offering community performances that are donation-based, such as recent programs at the Encinitas and 4S Ranch Libraries. We’re proud to provide more opportunities for local performers and to collaborate with wonderful arts organizations like the Mangelsen Art Gallery in La Jolla and the dance company Song in Motion.

And today, on World Opera Day, we’re thrilled to support the Masterclass (which includes 3 exceptional singers-we're excited to say who have also performed with the Opera A la Carte San Diego) at the San Diego Opera at 3 PM, led by the fabulous soprano Hailey Clark (Nedda in the upcoming I Pagliacci). https://tickets.sdopera.org/3097

Join acclaimed soprano Hailey Clark for a fascinating afternoon as she guides: mezzo-soprano Kaitlin Barron Lupton, (Guadalupe Ponti in El último sueño de Frida y Diego), baritone Christopher Walters, and soprano Parente (core chorister and frequent San Diego Opera cast member)."

Opera is alive and thriving in San Diego — and we’re honored to be part of that story.

10/22/2025

Opera À La Carte San Diego had a wonderful week of music!

We were thrilled to present two fantastic concerts—one at New Village Arts in Carlsbad (last night) and another in Little Italy for "Bella Vita Fest" (Sunday, each with a stellar group of performers who brought such artistry, heart, and joy to the stage.

A huge thank you to our singers, pianist, and everyone who joined us in the audience! We’re so proud to share opera and song with our community and can’t wait to see you at our next event. (Join us Tuesday, at 7pm on November 18 !!!)

09/28/2025

✨ Closing Night Tonight! ✨

Our opening night of Orpheus in the Underworld was a huge success — patrons were raving about the energy, the voices, and the fun!

(Pictured here is Pluto (Frank Napolitano) encouraging the gods to rebel against Jupiter (Michael O'Halloran) on Olympus-photo by Esteban Marin)

Don’t miss your last chance to experience this dazzling production — closing night is TONIGHT at 6:30pm at St. Peter’s in Del Mar!
Use code RUSH for 30% off rush tickets at checkout.

Grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable night of opera magic!

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/operaalacartesandiego/orpheus-in-the-underworld-

09/27/2025

What an opening night!!
Congratulations and Bravi tutti to our incredible cast and crew on a truly spectacular Opening Night of Orpheus in the Underworld!! The energy, talent, and teamwork onstage and backstage brought Offenbach’s operetta to dazzling life!

We are so grateful to our sponsors—especially the Del Mar Foundation () for their generous support that made this production possible. Special thanks as well to all of our production sponsors and donors who champion opera in San Diego.

If you missed opening night, don’t worry—it’s not too late!

Final Performance: Sunday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Del Mar
Tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/operaalacartesandiego/orpheus-in-the-underworld-

It's a show not to be missed—see you there!

*Photo by (Esteban Marin)

09/26/2025

✨Opening Night is here!✨
Jupiter (Michael O'Halloran) is ready to bring the disco energy to Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld — and so are we! We are very excited to share this fabulous show with our San Diego community and we wish "in bocca al lupo" to all our performers!

Photo from our final dress rehearsal by Esteban Marín.

It’s not too late to join us:
Opening Night – Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 PM
Final Show – Sunday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 PM

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Del Mar

Rush tickets are available at the door for 30% off!
Or grab your tickets now at: www.operaalacartesandiego.comhttps://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/operaalacartesandiego/orpheus-in-the-underworld-

09/25/2025

Exciting news! Our production of Orpheus in the Underworld was featured by () Vanguard Culture’s Culture Geek, Beth Accomando. She takes you behind the scenes at rehearsal for a look at how we’re bringing Offenbach’s witty French operetta to life—fully staged, sung in English, and performed by some of San Diego’s most talented local singers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP6C2zwDDTk

Don’t miss your chance to experience this vibrant and spirited reimagining live:

Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Del Mar

Get your tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/operaalacartesandiego/orpheus-in-the-underworld-

09/25/2025

Meet Eurydice, sung by the radiant Katherine Polit. She may look sweet in this moment from Act 1, Scene 2—but don’t be fooled. Sweetness and determination go hand in hand, and Eurydice knows exactly what she’s after.

Tomorrow night is opening night of Orpheus in the Underworld! Don’t miss Katherine bringing Eurydice’s charm, wit, and independence to life on stage.

Opening Night – Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 pm
Final Show – Sunday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Del Mar

Tickets are going fast: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/operaalacartesandiego/orpheus-in-the-underworld-dress-rehearsal

Opera And Community  "Opera à la Carte was a joy!" ~ Julie J Photo by Joshua Cavanaugh STUDENT NIGHT!Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 pmTICKETS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES OF STUDENTS AT THE DISCOUNTED PRICEPLEASE PRESENT STUDENT ID AT THE DOOR DRESS REHEARSAL TICKETS We are so excited to ...