HD at the Opera House presents Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew”
The Taming of the Shrew will stir your emotions as you follow the love story of Katherina and Petruchio – Shakespeare’s most pointed social commentary.
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Sarasota Opera’s “Taste of Downtown” Food & Wine Festival
Tickets are now on sale for Sarasota Opera's 3rd annual "Taste of Downtown" Food & Wine Festival at the Sarasota Opera House.
Principals’ Luncheon
Join the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County for the 16th Annual Principals Luncheon, "Raise Your Voice for the Arts!" Together we'll celebrate our Sarasota County School Principals and their contributions to arts education in our schools!
Meet the Artists of “Madama Butterfly”
Executive Director Richard Russell will interview the singers and artistic staff responsible for bringing our revival of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" back to the Sarasota Opera stage.
Meet the Artists of Rossini’s “The Italian Girl in Algiers”
Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi will interview the singers and artistic staff responsible for bringing our new production of Rossini's "The Italian Girl in Algiers" to the Sarasota Opera stage.
Classic Movies at the Opera House presents “The Greatest Show on Earth” (1952)
A manager struggling to keep his circus afloat during post-war hard times hires a famous aerialist to attract crowds, meanwhile displacing his starring lady love. "The Greatest Show on Earth" was filmed largely in Sarasota and had its world premiere at the Florida Theatre (now the Sarasota Opera House).
Classic Movies at the Opera House presents “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952)
A 1920s silent-film star falls for a spunky chorus girl, much to the dismay of his diva-ish leading lady, in this lighthearted musical spoof of the early days of Hollywood.
Classic Movies at the Opera House presents “Casablanca” (1942)
In Casablanca in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate encounters a former lover, with unforeseen complications. Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
Classic Movies at the Opera House presents “A Night at the Opera” (1935)
The Marx Brothers spoof of the opera world, with a two-bit promoter wooing a wealthy dowager and promising to arrange her entrance into high society if she antes up $200,000 as a patron of the arts.
Classic Movies at the Opera House presents “The Godfather” (1972)
This Oscar winning Best Picture chronicles the epic tale of a 1940's mobster family in New York City, where the father builds an organized-crime empire and his three sons, to varying degrees, follow in his footsteps.
Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival
Now in its fourth year, this established Sarasota tradition will bring you onto the Sarasota Opera House main stage where your favorite downtown restaurants will be showcasing their tasty dishes paired with fine wines, assorted beers and specialty cocktails. Proceeds from this event benefit the Sarasota Youth Opera who will perform during the event. Come to mix & mingle, sample tasty bites, and have a drink with us to celebrate the end of summer in Sarasota!