La BohèmeOpera in the Heights' final production of its 2009-2010 season will be Giacomo Puccini's beloved La Bohème, perhaps the world's most popular opera. La Bohème portrays the lives and loves of four young starving artists struggling to pay the rent. In fact it was the inspiration for the popular Broadway musical "Rent". I have been listening to the rehearsals for this opera and can tell you that this is outstanding casting. Each of our singers is an accomplished young "starving" artist, who perfectly fits the character.This is such a popular opera that we have eight performances instead of six (March 26, 27, April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10). The March shows are almost sold out. Best availability is for the added performance on April 10. Plan to come to this wonderful opera. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet you can do that here -BUY YOUR TICKETS- or you may call us at 713-861-5303 between 9:30am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday.In addition to the regular performances, there are some special opportunities to learn more about the opera.Come to the free reception with Ann Thompson speaking at Houston Piano company starting at 6:00 p.m. on March 24, 2010. Their address is 1600 west 14th Street. Have a glass of wine and learn more about La Bohème.Or come to "Opera at Nouveau", an event jointly sponsored with the Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Nouveau Antique Art Bar, 2913 Main Street at Tuam - also on March 24, 2010. Alyssa Bowlby, our temptress Musetta, will do two short sets, and you could win tickets to La Bohème. Join us at this exciting new venue. Season TicketsRemember to renew or order your season tickets by April 10, 2010, before prices go up and to get the best seats. Renewals must be received by April 10, 2010 to keep your places.
BravissimoDon't wait till September to see your Opera in the Heights friends again. Come to Bravissimo on Thursday, June 3, 2010, to see them. You can dine, honor Maestro and Pasquina Weibel, and hear great arias by next season's stars. Please call or email Midge Claiborne at 713-410-0023 / midge@operaintheheights.org for more information.
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