2017 2018 SEASON Opera for fighters. Opera for dreamers. Opera for lovers. TR CITIES O ERA Opera for Everyone!
Mimi, Meroë Adeeb Rodolfo, Jordan Schreiner Older Thompson, Scott Purcell Older Alyce, Tascha Anderson Marcello, Scott Purcell Musetta, Stacey Geyer Younger Thompson, Fred Schlick Younger Alyce, Stacey Geyer LA BOHÈME MUSIC BY GIACOMO PUCCINI Colline, Paul Grosvenor DATE & TIME October 15, 2017 3:00pm The Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street Binghamton, NY 13901 The timeless and passionate La Bohème is the ultimate love story with a tragic ending. A coming of age story about growing up, of vibrancy, of poverty-stricken life. A relatable story of young people who face the harsh reality of the death of one of their own. Conductor Vlad Iftinca, most recently in our productions of La traviata & Hansel and Gretel, and Director JJ Hudson, who last transported us to Seville for Barber of Seville join us to bring this classic tale to life! Saturday, October 7, 2017 7:30pm Schaunard, Jake Stamatis Conductor, Joshua Horsch November 10 & 17, 2017 7:30pm November 12 & 19, 2017 3:00pm Director, Cara Consilvio America s longest held prisoner of war returns to a country he no longer recognizes and a family who barely recognizes him. This TCO premier tells of the plight of so many veterans who serve their country, but face incredible challenges when returning home. A man kept alive by hope and prayer during his captivity in the jungle of southeast Asia, and his personal struggles following his liberation and repatriation. It is a story of a nation divided and a country that changed significantly in the decade of his imprisonment. Saturday, November 4, 2017 7:30pm Composer Tom Cipullo will be in attendance. GLORY DENIED MUSIC BY TOM CIPULLO 2 Tri Cities Opera 2017-2018 Season Tickets & Info: tricitiesopera.com or 607.772.0400 3
SPECIAL FREE PERFORMANCE FOR VETERANS ONLY Carmen, Tascha Anderson Don José, Patrick Park DATE & TIME November 11, 2017 7:30pm Michëla, Stacey Geyer Escamillo, Scott Purcell GLORY DENIED MUSIC BY TOM CIPULLO SPECIAL PERFORMANCE A FREE performance for veterans and their families on Veterans Day. Call the Vet's Center to reserve your place at (607) 722-2393. "STORIES OF SERVICE" Calling Veterans to share their Stories of Service Tri-Cities Opera, the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, the Vet Center, Clear Path for Veterans and FreshySites are calling on local Veterans to share their Stories of Service. Submissions will be published as a booklet for the upcoming Tri-Cities Opera production of Glory Denied in November 2017. Information: www.tricitiesopera.com. "9 DAYS CAMPAIGN" The FREE veterans performance on Veterans Day 2017 will be the culmination of a greater 9 DAYS campaign (one day for every year of Col. Jim Thompson s imprisonment). Beginning on November 3, 2017, 9 Days of Appreciating Your Service is envisioned to raise awareness about veterans in our community and allow veterans to share their experiences with the public. Several events are planned in collaboration with many community organizations. Director, James Kenon Mitchell April 27, 2018 & May 4, 2018 7:30pm April 29, 2018 & May 6, 2018 3:00pm The Tragedy of Carmen, the original Bizet re-imagined by Stage Director Peter Brook, is a 90 minute, up close and personal look at Carmen, her loves and her rivals. Saturday, April 21, 2018 7:30pm PETER BROOK & GEORGES BIZET THE TRAGEDY OF CARMEN 4 Tri Cities Opera 2017-2018 Season Tickets & Info: tricitiesopera.com or 607.772.0400 5
Maria Callas, Andréa Gregorí Stage Director, Cynthia Clarey MASTER CLASS TERRENCE MCNALLY Anthony, Jordan Shriener Sharon, Stacey Geyer Stagehand, Matt Ryan February 23, 2018 7:30pm February 24, 2018-7:30pm February 25, 2018-3:00pm An intimate portrait of Maria Callas Julliard master classes by Terrence McNally. TCO alum (and Callas master class participant) Cynthia Clarey returns to direct Andréa Gregori and a cast of TCO singers IN COLLABORATION WITH Sophie, Lianne Aharony Emmanuel, Keenan Boswell 60 MINUTES OF DRINKING SONGS, SHOWSTOPPERS... AND A WHOLE LOTTA BEER! September 12, 2017 6:00 & 8:30pm The Garage Taco Bar 211 Washington Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Opera glasses? Fancy dress? Velvet curtain? Not at this show. On September 12, 2017, opera lets its hair down again. Belting from the bar. Shots between arias. More than a few unexpected surprises: Opera and Beer has been a huge, sold out hit two years in a row! Join us at Garage Taco Bar for a little bit of glamour, a touch of crass, and an evening that combines the highest culture with the chillest ambience. SPONSORED BY OPERA & BEER OPERA LETS ITS HAIR DOWN 6 Tri Cities Opera 2017-2018 Season Tickets & Info: tricitiesopera.com or 607.772.0400 7
SEASON TICKET PACKAGE Get ready to explore with us as our brilliant artists prepare to transport you from a Parisian garret, through the jungles of Vietnam, to the bullfighting arena of Seville, Spain. Our 69th season promises Opera for Everyone! Mezzo, Tascha Anderson Tenor, Jordan Schreiner n We open in October with a single performance of Giacomo Puccini s La Bohème. A timeless and passionate love story in a fully-staged, grand opera production. Soprano, Stacey Geyer n Next, is the TCO premiere of Tom Cipullo s Glory Denied, poignantly dramatizing the plight of Col. Floyd James Jim Thompson, the longest held American POW during the Vietnam War. GALA A VERY SPECIAL EVENT Baritone, Scott Purcell DATE & TIME March 24, 2018 6:30 to 10:30pm We are blowing away the gray of winter with our Preview Gala announcement of our 2018-2019 season! This extraordinary event features a delectable gourmet tapas menu with each course themed around the productions in our coming season. You ll hear selections from each opera, have the chance to bid on extravagant and luxurious silent auction items, and revel in an evening of opera-themed fun. Complimentary red, white, and sparkling wines will be selected by the chef to perfectly pair with your meal, or enjoy the top-shelf cash bar. Glimpse the spectacular new artwork and listen as our fabulous Resident Artists sing selections from the coming operas. n The season closes with The Tragedy of Carmen. Peter Brook s reimagining of Bizet s famous opera includes your favorite music and the raw, condensed story of the ill-fated seductress, Carmen. Your 2017-2018 season ticket package automatically includes the above three productions. This year, we are also offering a Bonus Pack of TCO events. Complete your 2017-2018 opera experience by adding these three unique events to your season ticket package... 3-EVENT BONUS PACK n Opera & Beer: Drinking songs, show-stoppers and fun for two showings at Garage Taco Bar on September 12, 2017. n Master Class: An intimate portrait of Maria Callas Juilliard master classes by Terrence McNally. February 23-25, 2018 n Preview Gala: A musical preview, a performance by a VIP guest, a silent auction, and inspired cuisine all included in this unique event. Spring forward with a delicious peek at TCO s upcoming 2018-2019 season. March 24, 2018 Please fill out the attached form on page 11 to select your Season Ticket and Bonus Pack dates, and send it back to us. Should you have any questions, we are here to help! Do not hesitate to call the Tri-Cities Opera Box Office at 607.772.0400 (Monday-Friday 11:00AM-5:00PM) for more information. SEASON TICKETS OUR 69TH SEASON! 8 Tri Cities Opera 2017-2018 Season Tickets & Info: tricitiesopera.com or 607.772.0400 9
NAME ADDRESS BONUS PACK TICKETS Save 15% when you add all three of our special events in one package. ORDER TICKETS OUR 69TH SEASON! CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE E-MAIL STEP 1 Please check your date selections. Each package includes one ticket to each production. La Bohème, The Forum Theatre o Sunday October 15, 3PM Glory Denied, o Friday, November 10, 7:30PM o Friday, November 17, 7:30PM o Sunday, November 12, 3:00PM o Sunday, November 19, 3:00PM The Tragedy of Carmen, o Friday, April 27, 7:30PM o Friday, May 4, 7:30PM o Sunday, April 29, 3:00PM o Sunday, May 6, 3:00PM STEP 2 SEATING Choose your seats at The Forum Theatre. Please view our virtual seating tour online at www.broomearenaforum.com o Section P $71.10 o Section X $58.50 o Section Y $44.10 o Section Z $18 o Accessible $44.10 STEP 3 Choose your Tri-Cities Opera seats. o Premium $99 for 2 shows o General Admission $72 for 2 shows STEP 4 My season ticket package costs: (STEP 2 + STEP 3) STEP 5 Number of season ticket packages I would like: STEP 6 I would like to add a donation: STEP 7 MY GRAND TOTAL IS : (STEP 4 x STEP 5 + STEP 6) $ $ $ STEP 1 Choose your event(s): Opera & Beer!, Garage Taco Bar: Regular Price $25 per person o September 12, 2017, 6:00PM o September 12, 2017, 8:30PM Master Class, : Regular Price $55 per person General Admission $40 per person o February 23, 2018, 7:30PM, o February 24, 2018, 7:30PM, o February 25, 2018, 3:00PM, 2018-2019 Preview Gala, TBD: Regular Price $125 per person o March 24, 2018, 6:30PM STEP 2 Choose your Bonus Package: o 3-Event Bonus Pack w/ PREMIUM Master Class Seating, $174.25 (15% off!) # of Bonus Packs: Subtotal: Add page 10 grand total: Grand Total w/ Bonus Pack: o 3-Event Bonus Pack w/ GENERAL ADMISSION Master Class Seating, $161.50 (15% off!) # of Bonus Packs: Subtotal: Add page 10 grand total: Grand Total w/ Bonus Pack: THE FORUM THEATRE SINGLE TICKETS Section P: $79 Child/Student: $39.50 Section X: $65 Child/Student: $32.50 Section Y: $49 Child/Student: $24.50 Section Z: $20 Child/Student: $10 Accessible: $49 Child/Student: $24.50 TRI-CITIES OPERA SINGLE TICKETS Premium: $55 Child/Student: $27.50 General: $40 Child/Student: $20 Accessible $40 Child/Student: $20 Ask about our Senior/Military/Veteran discount. BONUS PACK OUR 69TH SEASON! 10 Tri Cities Opera 2017-2018 Season Tickets & Info: tricitiesopera.com or 607.772.0400 11
2017-2018 SEASON Opera for fighters. Opera for dreamers. Opera for lovers. Opera for Everyone! TR CITIES O ERA TR CITIES O ERA Opera Goer 123 Main Street