How will you celebrate O18?
Last year’s Inaugural Festival O began with a gala and turned into a week-long celebration that immersed the city in opera. This year, Opera Philadelphia cordially invites you to kick-off the opening of O18 with not one, but three unique parties to add onto your performance tickets and enhance your festival experience. Celebrate three different opening nights with the cast and creative teams and keep the party going long after the curtain has come down.
Sky on Swings World Premiere Dinner
Lucia di Lammermoor Opening Night Artist Reception
Ne Quittez Pas Opening Night Soirée
Please note that Opening Night Party tickets do not include performance tickets.
The RSVP deadline for these events has passed. Please contact Guest Services at 215.732.8400 with any questions or inquiries.
Sky on Swings World Premiere Dinner
9:30 p.m., September 20, 2018
Hamilton Garden, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Following the final, stirring notes of the World Premiere of Sky on Swings, join us in Hamilton Garden for a dazzling evening with the artists. With the city skyline as our backdrop, enjoy a three-course dinner in the company of the cast and creative team, including composer Lembit Beecher, librettist Hannah Moscovitch, and stars Frederica von Stade and Marietta Simpson.
Does not include performance ticket and is not tax deductible.
Lucia di Lammermoor Opening Night Artist Reception
11:00 p.m., September 21, 2018
Academy of Music Ballroom
240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
A thrilling evening awaits as Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved tale of love unhinged returns to the Academy of Music during Festival O18. Following the impassioned denouement of Opera Philadelphia’s stylish new production of Lucia di Lammermoor, join us in the stunning Academy of Music Ballroom to mingle with the talented cast and creative team over wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Does not include performance ticket and is not tax deductible.
Ne Quittez Pas Opening Night Soirée
10:00 p.m., September 22, 2018
Crêperie Beau Monde
624 South 6th Street, Philadelphia
Following the intimate opening night performance of Ne Quittez Pas, come toast soprano Patricia Racette and the rest of the cast. Join us in the moody and electrifying atmosphere of Crêperie Beau Monde, a French café located three blocks from the TLA, for an event in collaboration with visionary director James Darrah.
Does not include performance ticket and is not tax deductible.