February 20, 2024
Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2024–25 season, the company’s 86th. The season showcases Pittsburgh Opera’s commitment to performing world-class productions encompassing both the classical and modern eras.
Pittsburgh Opera will be producing five operas, which will be performed across a total of three different venues—the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, and Pittsburgh Opera’s headquarters the Bitz Opera Factory. The different venues give audiences a chance to experience opera on both a grand and intimate scale.
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
Tosca
- Music by Giacomo Puccini; libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
- Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
- October 5, 8, 11, 13, 2024
Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
- Music by Pietro Mascagni with a libretto by Guido Menasci and Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti (Cavalleria)
- Music and libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo (Pagliacci)
- Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
- November 9, 12, 15, 17, 2024
Armida
- Music by Joseph Haydn, with a libretto taken from Antonio Tozzi's 1775 opera Rinaldo, as amended by Nunziato Porta
- Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, downtown Pittsburgh
- January 25, 28, 31, February 2, 2025
Madama Butterfly
- Music by Giacomo Puccini, with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
- Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
- March 22, 25, 28, 30, 2025
Woman With Eyes Closed – World Premiere!
- Music by Jennifer Higdon, with a libretto by Jerre Dye
- Bitz Opera Factory, in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
- Commissioned by Opera Philadelphia
- April 26, 29, May 2, 4, 2025
Special Events
Bravo Academy (summer camp for rising 6th-9th graders)
- Week 1: Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19, 2024
- Week 2: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 2024
69th Annual Diamond Horseshoe Celebration – September 28, 2024
Fashion Show – April 7, 2025
Maecenas XL – May 17, 2025
Tickets
Season tickets (subscriptions) are now available. Subscription packages range from $30 - $544.
Pittsburgh Opera’s Opus Pass lets patrons see as many live opera performances as they want all season. For one low monthly price, passholders get a year’s worth of unlimited admission to every performance of every opera, subject to availability.
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 $25,000.
- 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 $1,000.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, contact Pittsburgh Opera at 412-281-0912 x226 or via email.
