Sarasota Opera

THE 2025-26 SARASOTA OPERA SEASON 
Sarasota has become one of the most vibrant Florida communities. Our city has grown from a sleepy beach getaway to an international Arts destination. At the center of this community is Sarasota Opera—as unique as our Florida home. When you step into our theater—with the perfect size and acoustics for live opera—you’ll leave the outside world behind for an unforgettable experience of music, lights, costumes, sets, and vocals. Welcome to our world of kings and queens, heroes and villains, passionate love, intense drama, and the inextinguishable power of the human spirit. 
This is Sarasota Opera. Described by Musical America as 'one of the finest venues for opera in the United States.'

THE 2025 FALL SEASON
OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 

COSÌ FAN TUTTE  by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- October 31
​- November 2m, 11, 13, 15m

Duplicity, disguises, and delightful deception in 18th century Naples.
Così fan tutte, or The School for Lovers, follows the story of two naive young soldiers who prank their brides-to-be to test their faithfulness. But the sisters to whom they are betrothed have plans of their own. Find out who ends up schooling whom in Mozart's delightful comedy with a masterful score.

BRUNDIBÁR
- November 8, 9m

Resilience, friendship and justice in this 1930s tale.
Written in the 1930s by Jewish Czech composer Hans Krása and originally performed by children at the Theresienstadt concentration camp during WWII, Brundibár is a tale about a sparrow, a cat and a wise dog who help Annette and Little Joe raise money to save their ailing mother, despite the evil plans of the wicked organ grinder Brundibár. A story of resilience, this opera has a history as moving as its story.

THE 2026 WINTER OPERA FESTIVAL 
FEBRUARY 14 – MARCH 28, 2026 

LA BOHÈME by Giacomo Puccini
- February 14, 17, 19, 22m, 25, 28m
- March 3, 6, 11, 20m, 26, 28

Poetry, poverty, and passion in 1830s Bohemian Paris.
Puccini's most beloved opera and one of the most performed in the repertoire, La bohème takes us through the streets of the Latin Quarter in 19th century Paris when the poor embroideress Mimì has a fateful chance encounter with the poet Rodolfo. Laugh and cry as a group of friends struggle and celebrate through the Bohemian lifestyle and experience the heartbreak of a lover's impending demise.

THE MERRY WIDOW by Franz Lehár
- February 21, 24, 26
- March 1m, 4, 8m, 13, 21, 27m 

Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1860s Parisian aristocracy.
Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But plans go awry when Hanna's past paramour enters the ballroom. One of the most successful romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy, dance and unforgettable music.

IL TROVATORE by Giuseppe Verdi
- March 7, 12, 15m, 18, 21m, 24, 29m 

Serenades, sieges, and family secrets in 15th century Spain.
One of Verdi's most popular works, Il trovatore unfolds with the telling of a fiery execution that takes place during Count de Luna's childhood, an event that sets him in vengeful pursuit of the gypsy woman, Azucena. Unrequited love for the noblewoman Leonora and hatred for her lover, the troubadour Manrico, drive him to murderous passions. The story comes full circle, ending with another tragic execution, in this sprawling medieval melodrama.

SUSANNAH by Carlisle Floyd
- March 14, 17, 19, 22m, 25, 28m 

Sin, a loss of innocence, and repentance in the 1950s rural Tennessee.
A re-telling of the Book of Susannah, the story follows a pretty, innocent young woman as she falls under the jealous scrutiny of her rural Appalachian community. When the Reverend Blitch appears at her door offering redemption, tragic events unfold that force Susannah to take a stand for her dignity. Honoring the 100th anniversary of Carlisle Floyd's birth and in the state of its premiere, Susannah is a timeless, gripping tale and one of the most popular American operas.

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