February 22, 2023
Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2023–24 season, the company’s 85th. The season continues Pittsburgh Opera’s tradition of performing world-class productions encompassing both the classical and modern eras.
Pittsburgh Opera will be producing six operas, which will be performed across a total of four different venues—the Benedum Center, the Byham Theater, Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, and Pittsburgh Opera’s headquarters the Bitz Opera Factory. The wide range of venues reflects not just the range of works being produced, but also Pittsburgh Opera’s ongoing commitment to bringing opera to multiple locations throughout the city.
Download the full PDF, which includes descriptions of each production, information about the cast and artistic teams, and full event dates and descriptions.
The Operas
- Music by Gioachino Rossini, with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini
- Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
- October 14, 17, 20, 22, 2023
- Music and libretto by Richard Wagner
- Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
- November 11, 14, 17, 19, 2023
- Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck, with a libretto by Nicolas-François Guillard
- Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, downtown
- January 20, 23, 26, 28, 2024
- Music by Missy Mazzoli, with a libretto by Royce Vavrek, based on a short story by Karen Russell
- The Bitz Opera Factory, in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
- February 17, 20, 23, 25, 2024
- Music by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
- Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
- March 16, 19, 22, 24, 2024
The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson
- Play by Sandra Seaton / Original music by Carlos Simon / Additional Music from Carmen by Georges Bizet / Text for original music by Sandra Seaton. Based on a true story.
- Byham Theater
- April 27, 30, May 3, 5, 2024
Special Events
68th Annual Diamond Horseshoe Celebration – October 7, 2023
Fashion Show – April 8, 2024
Maecenas XXXIX – May 18, 2024
Free, Low Cost, and Other Events
FREE Pre-Opera Talks – one hour before each performance
FREE Meet The Artists – following each Tuesday evening performance
FREE Rising Stars concert – at the Bitz Opera Factory
FREE Song Shop Concerts – selected Saturdays during the season at the Bitz Opera Factory
Opera Up Close – selected Sundays during the season at the Bitz Opera Factory
FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera events
Pittsburgh Opera New Guard events
Tickets
Season tickets (subscriptions) are now available. Subscriptions for the four mainstage productions range from $60–$610.
Single ticket sales begin in August
Single tickets for the Benedum Center productions start at just $15; Children and teens ages 6–18 are half-off for all operas.
Group discounts, including student discounts, are available.
Sponsors
Pittsburgh Opera’s season is made possible, onstage and off, by support from all corners of the community. Pittsburgh Opera offers a range of flexible gift options and potential tax benefits for individuals, local businesses, and corporations. Sponsorship opportunities include:
- Production Sponsorships – Help bring a production to life while pulling back the curtain and entertaining clients or friends. Gifts begin at $20,000.
- Resident Artist Sponsorships – Support future opera stars while building personal relationships with artists. Gifts begin at $10,000.
- Family Day & Community Programs – Underwrite free or low-cost concerts, because everyone deserves access to opera. Gifts begin at $5,000.
- Parties & Events – Sponsor Galas, networking events, parties, and happy hours. Gifts begin at $1,500.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, contact Pittsburgh Opera at 412-281-0912 x226 or via email.
- PNC is Pittsburgh Opera’s 2023–24 Season Sponsor.
- WQED-FM is Pittsburgh Opera’s Media Sponsor.
- Ambridge Regional Distribution and Manufacturing Center is the Tuesday performance and ‘Meet the Artists’ post-show event sponsor.
- Natural Awakenings Magazine is the Song Shop Concerts sponsor.