Opera Saratoga

51st SEASON | JULY 6-15, 2012

Rigoletto: July 6, 9m, 13, 15m
The Mighty Casey: July 7, 10m, 14m
Trial by Jury/Le 66: July 8m, 12m, 14

Rigoletto (Verdi)

* Friday, July 6 - 8:00 PM
* Monday, July 9 - 2:00 PM
* Friday, July 13 - 8:00 PM
* Sunday, July 15 - 2:00 PM

A masterpiece of Italian opera, Rigoletto is the story of an egocentric politician, an innocent young girl, and a father’s fateful curse. Proving that political scandals are timeless, and featuring some of opera’s most beautiful and passionate music, Rigoletto takes us on a compelling emotional journey that is at the core of the operatic experience.

Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.

Free pre-opera talk in the theater one hour before each performance.

The Mighty Casey (Schuman)

* Saturday, July 7 - 8:00 PM
* Tuesday, July 10 - 2:00 PM
* Saturday, July 14 - 2:00 PM

In a gentler time, before steroids and $10 beers, life was simpler and baseball was a source for wholesome family outings and civic pride. The Mighty Casey brings this nostalgic era to life through a musical and dramatic setting of the quintessential American poem “Casey at the Bat.” This summer, forget Fenway and the Bronx: join Opera Saratoga to revisit the era when baseball was our true national pastime.

Sung in English with English translations projected above the stage.

Free pre-opera talk in the theater one hour before each performance.

Trial by Jury (Gilbert & Sullivan) & Le 66 (Offenbach)

* Sunday, July 8 - 2:00 PM
* Thursday, July 12 - 2:00 PM
* Saturday, July 14 - 8:00 PM

The masters of operetta, England’s Gilbert and Sullivan and France’s Offenbach, share our stage in lighthearted tales in which up is down, right is wrong, and the unexpected should be expected. Both works will feature members of the 2012 Opera Saratoga Apprentice Artist Program. Sure to entertain, these comedies are fun and 2-for-1!

Both works sung in English with English translations projected above the stage.

Free pre-opera talk in the theater one hour before each performance.

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When: Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Where: Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The popular Saratoga Opera Ball combines fine dining, live music, dancing, and guest operatic performances along with live/silent auctions to benefit Opera Saratoga.

When: Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

A masterpiece of Italian opera, Rigoletto is the story of an egocentric politician, an innocent young girl, and a father's fateful curse.

When: Sat, Jul 7, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

In a gentler time, before steroids and $10 beers, life was simpler and baseball was a source for wholesome family outings and civic pride. The Mighty Casey brings this nostalgic era to life through a musical and dramatic setting of the quintessential American poem "Casey at the Bat."

When: Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The masters of operetta, England's Gilbert and Sullivan and France's Offenbach, share our stage in lighthearted tales in which up is down, right is wrong, and the unexpected should be expected. Both works will feature members of the 2012 Opera Saratoga Apprentice Artist Program.

When: Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

A masterpiece of Italian opera, Rigoletto is the story of an egocentric politician, an innocent young girl, and a father's fateful curse.

When: Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

In a gentler time, before steroids and $10 beers, life was simpler and baseball was a source for wholesome family outings and civic pride. The Mighty Casey brings this nostalgic era to life through a musical and dramatic setting of the quintessential American poem "Casey at the Bat."

When: Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The masters of operetta, England's Gilbert and Sullivan and France's Offenbach, share our stage in lighthearted tales in which up is down, right is wrong, and the unexpected should be expected.

When: Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

A masterpiece of Italian opera, Rigoletto is the story of an egocentric politician, an innocent young girl, and a father's fateful curse.

When: Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

In a gentler time, before steroids and $10 beers, life was simpler and baseball was a source for wholesome family outings and civic pride.

When: Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The masters of operetta, England's Gilbert and Sullivan and France's Offenbach, share our stage in lighthearted tales in which up is down, right is wrong, and the unexpected should be expected.

When: Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Where: Spa Little Theater: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

A masterpiece of Italian opera, Rigoletto is the story of an egocentric politician, an innocent young girl, and a father's fateful curse.