Opera Philadelphia continues season with ‘La Traviata’ and Opera on the Mall
Opera Philadelphia continues its fall season with an epic five-performance run at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust Streets) with an American premiere of a new production of Italian composer Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Updated with a fresh twist, “La Traviata” takes place in mid-20th century Paris, where a naive young man falls for a party girl.
Opera Philadelphia continues its fall season with an epic five-performance run at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust Streets) with an American premiere of a new production of Italian composer Verdi's "La Traviata." Updated with a fresh twist, "La Traviata" takes place in mid-20th century Paris, where a naive young man falls for a party girl.
The production runs from Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 11 with show times at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 9, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 11 and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Celebrate opening night on Friday, Oct. 2 with a pre-show black-tie dinner, starting at 5 p.m., intermission champagne, and dessert after-party with the cast.
An hour before every performance, short behind-the-scenes talks will be given, outlining the themes, music and production of "La Traviata."
For something a little less swanky, the show will be broadcast on the big screen at Independence Mall (1 N. Independence Mall W.) on Saturday, Oct. 3. Pack your picnics, bring blankets, your family (pets included!) and get down to the mall at 5:30 p.m. — the first 1,000 visitors will get a free seat cushion. Update: Opera on the Mall has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 16. All tickets issued for Oct. 3 will be honored at the new date. Tickets are still available for the Oct. 16 showing.
Other pre-show festivities include video interviews with the cast, a photo booth, or grab a bite. Either bring your own meal, pre-order a sandwich box dinner from the Independence Mall Café, stop by the Independence Mall Café (they'll be selling popcorn, hummus, cheese plates, hot dogs, wine and beer), or grab some goods from the on-site food trucks: Chef Johnny Bravo's Surf N Turf, Foolish Waffles, KAMI, Matt's Gourmet Sliders, Pie-Stand Pies, Poi Dog, The Daily Press'd and Samboni Brothers Food Truck.
Plan your pre-opera fun accordingly, the screening begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets are free, but registration is required.
Should the weather be less than cooperative, check operaphila.org for more information starting at noon on Thursday, Oct. 1.
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