Photo Credit: Palm Beach Opera SEASON

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1 Photo Credit: Palm Beach Opera SEASON

2 GIUSEPPE VERDI S LA TRAVIATA An impossible choice between love and obligation Photo Credit: Palm Beach Opera I n the salon of Violetta s Parisian apartment, any cause to celebrate inspires a lavish party. But when Violetta unexpectedly meets her first real love, Alfredo, will moral obligations of society and a lifethreatening illness keep her from the promise of true love? Verdi specialist Maestro Antonello Allemandi, who recently conducted the company s internationally acclaimed production of Rigoletto, returns to conduct this musicallyextraordinary and dramaticallyheartbreaking masterpiece. Antonello Allemandi Conductor Jacqueline Echols Violetta (1/26) Derrek Stark Alfredo Germont (1/26) Kristina Mkhitaryan Violetta Alexey Tatarintsev Alfredo Germont Massimo Cavalletti Giorgio Germont JANUARY 25, 26, :30 pm JANUARY 27, :00 pm All performances at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cast subject to change

3 WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART S DON GIOVANNI A libertine s arrogance, corruption, and unrepentance Photo Credit: Cory Weaver for Lyric Opera of Kansas City D on Giovanni is a young, arrogant, and charismatic aristocrat, who will stop at nothing to challenge unrequited lust even if it means violence. But after one seductive conquest ends in murder, Don Giovanni finds himself at odds with the vengeful women from his past, and a simmering force beneath the surface. In a production inspired by film noir, Mozart s matchless opera is a brilliant combination of stark human tragedy and touching comedy, set to lavishly orchestrated music of limitless genius. FEBRUARY 22, 23, :30 pm FEBRUARY 24, :00 pm David Stern PBO Chief Conductor Andrei Bondarenko Don Giovanni Bogdan Volkov Don Ottavio Caitlin Lynch Donna Anna Joshua Bloom Leporello Kristine McIntyre Director All performances at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cast subject to change Danielle Pastin Donna Elvira Mikhail Kolelishvili Commendatore

4 JOHANN STRAUSS II S DIE FLEDERMAUS A comedic series of mischief, intrigue, and revenge Photo Credit: Tim Fuller for Arizona Opera I t s New Year s Eve at Prince Orlofsky s lavish masquerade ball, where Viennese guests waltz, drink, and revel in opulence, blissfully oblivious to an elaborate revenge plan taking place. Not even the Prince knows who will be appearing during the party, but after a delightful evening of waltzes, misunderstandings, rendezvousgone-wrong, and a final unmasking of lies, only champagne is to blame in Strauss intoxicating and highspirited comedy about revenge, deception, and disguise. MARCH 22, 23, :30 pm MARCH 24, :00 pm David Stern PBO Chief Conductor Zachary Borichevsky Eisenstein Stephanie Blythe Orlofsky Keri Alkema Rosalinde Jack Swanson Alfred Dona D. Vaughn Director All performances at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cast subject to change Anna Christy Adele Tobias Greenhalgh Dr. Falke

5 RISING STARS OF OPERA Experience extraordinary talent on the brink of stardom Photo by Pavel Antonov The Rising Stars of Opera concert offers a unique opportunity to enjoy exceptional singers on the brink of international stardom, featuring the vocal powerhouses of Palm Beach Opera s Benenson Young Artist and Apprentice Artist Programs. For one night only, these promising singers will present some of the most challenging and popular vocal arrangements by opera s greatest composers. With more than 600 applicants in a single season, Palm Beach Opera s rigorous training programs continue to be a launching pad for the next generation of extraordinary singers. Be the first to hear tomorrow s opera stars today! (Concert ticket pricing on other side.) RISING STARS CELEBRATION Enjoy cocktails and hors d oeuvres before the concert, and mingle with the artists over dinner after the performance. December 18, 2018 Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center Cocktails and hors d oeuvres begin at 6:00 pm. Dinner and artist meet-and-greet begins after concert. $125 per person (Rising Stars Celebration ticket price does not include ticket to mainstage concert) DECEMBER 18, :00 pm All performances at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

6 ENHANCE YOUR OPERA EXPERIENCE Photo Credit: Palm Beach Opera LUNCH & LEARN Join us for a unique blend of education and opera. You ll enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by a musical program by Palm Beach Opera s Benenson Young Artists, opera staff, and surprise guests. $89 per person, per Lunch & Learn, or $236 per person for all three. LA TRAVIATA, Jan. 17, 2019 DON GIOVANNI, Feb. 7, 2019 DIE FLEDERMAUS, Mar. 14, 2019 Lunch begins at noon. National Croquet Center 700 Florida Mango Road West Palm Beach, FL OPENING NIGHT DINNERS Join us for an exclusive VIP experience with pre-performance dinner, drinks, and a unique introduction to the evening s production by Daniel Biaggi, General Director. $145 per person, per Opening Night Dinner, or $405 per person for all three. (Ticket price does not include ticket to mainstage opera) LA TRAVIATA, Jan. 25, 2019 DON GIOVANNI, Feb. 22, 2019 DIE FLEDERMAUS, Mar. 22, 2019 Dinner begins at 5:30 pm. Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center 701 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL Call for more information or visit pbopera.org

7 WHY SUBSCRIBE? SUBSCRIPTIONS START AT $60! PRIORITY SEATING As a subscriber, you get your choice of the best seats available before tickets go on sale to the general public. FREE TICKET EXCHANGES Only subscribers receive free ticket exchanges up to 72 hours prior to regularly scheduled performances for a different day of the same opera performance based on availability. Non-subscribers pay $5 per ticket. PURCHASE SINGLE TICKETS EARLY Subscribers get the benefit to purchase additional tickets before individual tickets go on sale to the general public. LOST TICKETS We guarantee replacement of lost tickets. Lost tickets will be reissued for your same performance and seat location. Please notify the Box Office prior to your performance date to enjoy this service. UNUSED TICKETS If you are unable to use your tickets you can return them back to Palm Beach Opera for a tax donation. Tickets must be received at least 48 hours prior to the performance. BENEFITS AND SERVICES As a subscriber, you ll be confident that you have tickets for all three Palm Beach Opera mainstage performances. Never miss another sold-out performance or stand in long lines at the box office again! NEW! INVITATION TO A VIP EVENT Exclusive admission to our annual subscriber-only VIP event details to be announced later. ON THE PHONE Palm Beach Opera Box Office IN PERSON Palm Beach Opera Box Office 1800 S. Australian Ave., Suite 301 West Palm Beach, FL ONLINE Ticket buying is easy at PBOPERA.ORG

8 SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR ALL THREE OPERAS FRIDAY GCO Gold Circle* Orchestra GCGT Gold Circle* GT Row A + Boxes $735 $735 OCA Orchestra Center + Aisle Sides GTF Grand Tier Front + Center GTS Grand Tier Sides GTB Grand Tier Boxes Row B OP Orchestra Pit $315 O Orchestra OS Orchestra Side $165 STAGE * $1,000 minimum gift to sit in Gold Circle. LF LM LR Loge Front Loge Middle Loge Rear $180 $117 $60 SATURDAY OC OCA Orchestra Center Orchestra Center + Aisle Sides GTF Grand Tier Front + Center GTS Grand Tier Sides GTB Grand Tier Boxes Row B OP Orchestra Pit $315 O Orchestra $240 OS Orchestra Side $165 OR Orchestra Rear $195 LF Loge Front $180 STAGE LM LR Loge Middle Loge Rear $117 $60 SUNDAY OC OCA Orchestra Center Orchestra Center + Aisle Sides $510 $510 GTF Grand Tier Front + Center $510 GTS Grand Tier Sides GTB Grand Tier Boxes Row B OP Orchestra Pit $330 O Orchestra $255 OS Orchestra Side L Loge $210 M Mezzanine $180 STAGE BF BR Balcony Front Balcony Rear $117 $60 Non-subscription seating available to the general public at a later date. Additional $10 for aisle and companion seats.

9 NEW CONCERT FOR SEASON: RISING STARS OF OPERA (Additional ticket price beyond three-opera subscriptions) This one-night only concert will feature the vocal powerhouses of our growing Benenson Young Artist and Apprentice Artist programs. The concert will be presented in Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, along with a full orchestra. Exact subscription seats are not guaranteed for RISING STARS OF OPERA concert. Assigned concert seating will be as close to your subscription seat(s) as possible. Please note that for the concert only, the orchestra pit section will be unavailable, and concert seating will therefore be as close to the front of the general orchestra section as possible. Thank you for your understanding! BALCONY REAR BALCONY FRONT MEZZANINE LOGE GRAND TIER ORCHESTRA STAGE RISING STARS OF OPERA Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Sections Price Orchestra Center & Grand Tier $115 Orchestra Sides $75 Grand Tier Box $85 Loge / Orchestra Rear $55 Mezzanine $45 Balcony Front $35