Sarasota Opera

10/14/2026

DaCapo, the social group for young(er) opera and arts lovers, is sponsoring the 99 Bottles | Craft B**r Bar • W**e Bar Run Club 5K today! Come take a run, have a drink and learn more about our 26/27 Season and DaCapo.

Oct 14 | 6pm | 99bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop

10/14/2026

What makes live theater so magical? Collaboration.
In this rehearsal photo, director and choreographer Felicity Stiverson works with students from the Sarasota Ballet School & Conservatory as they bring Hansel and Gretel to life through movement and storytelling. Together with Sarasota Opera's artists and the Sarasota Orchestra, they're creating a theatrical experience that blends opera, ballet, and live orchestra into one unforgettable production.
If you've never experienced Sarasota Opera before, now is the perfect time.
🎟 First-time attendees can receive tickets to any Hansel and Gretel performance for just $10 (limit two tickets per person).
📅 Hansel and Gretel: October 30-November 14
To claim your $10 tickets, email [email protected].
Because everyone deserves a first opera.

10/13/2026

It's not just a set. It's a mood.

See the journey from Steven Kemp's original inspiration board to the 3D rendering for Hansel and Gretel.

Step into the story with us October 30-November 14.

Tickets: https://www.sarasotaopera.org/event/hansel-and-gretel

10/13/2026

The October Season Preview issue of SRQ Magazine is out! 🎉

We're thrilled to see soprano Kathryn Henry looking radiant in green on the cover, and proud to share an interview with Sarasota Opera's General and Artistic Director, Richard Russell, featured on page 48. https://ow.ly/XP5W50ZXeZq

Pick up a copy and get an inside look at the season ahead!

10/13/2026

Two more chances to catch the Sarasota Opera House Documentary on PBS this month!

Discover the story behind one of Sarasota’s most treasured landmarks and learn how the Sarasota Opera House became a cultural centerpiece for our community.

Upcoming broadcasts:
• WEDQ: Tuesday, October 13 at 2:00 AM
• WEDU PBS HD: Thursday, October 15 at 2:00 PM

🎥 Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9ZZwLRlvHk

Have you seen the documentary yet? Let us know your favorite part in the comments!

Sarasota Opera, in partnership with WEDU/PBS, is pleased to present...

10/09/2026

It’s been a bizzzzzzay week here at Sarasota Opera. We began with performances for the TOWN club launch party by our studio artists on Tuesday (pictured are Riley Findley and Jordan McCready). A stage and design presentation with Richard Russell Felicity Stiverson Maestro Barrese and Steven Kemp yesterday. Today the set parade for Hansel and Gretel was a success! We’re picking up speed and getting ready for a spectacular opening night on October 30!

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

We’re still digesting what a spectacular success our Food & W**e Festival was! A few weeks later and we’re still overwhelmed by the generosity, energy and support that filled the opera house.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped raise funds for Sarasota Youth Opera. Your generosity supports the next generation of artists and keeps opera thriving in our community.
Special thanks to Constellation Florida and 99 Bottles | Craft B**r Bar • W**e Bar for their support.
Enjoy this performance by our Sarasota Youth Opera singers, made possible by supporters like you. ❤️

10/08/2026

Celebrate 100 Years of the Sarasota Opera House 🎭

Join us at the Lakewood Ranch Library for a special screening of The Sarasota Opera House: A Centennial Celebration, introduced by Sarasota Opera General Director Richard Russell. The PBS documentary explores the rich history of the Opera House, from its beginnings as a 1920s vaudeville and movie palace to its transformation into a world-class opera venue.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Lakewood Ranch Library

Registration is required. Reserve your seat today: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17100000

Join us for a special screening of The Sarasota Opera House: A Centennial Celebration, with an introduction by Richard Russell, General Director of Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera...