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Susannah explores the destructive effects of false accusations and the cruelty of mob mentality. Set in a stark Tennessee town, a young woman is targeted by suspicion and gossip that mounts in intensity. The music is undeniably American and inspired by familiar folk melodies that underscore the opera’s setting. Directed by renowned soprano Patricia Racette in her Opera Omaha debut, Susannah confronts the complexity of human nature through Susannah’s search for beauty and one man’s lust for power.

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Susannah

Orpheum Theater

Patricia Racette, acclaimed soprano and Opera Theatre’s Artistic Director Designate, performs the songs of Édith Piaf in this captivating concert.

Patricia Sings Piaf

The Sheldon Concert Hall

Inaugurated by the legendary Eleanor Steber in 1988, these extraordinary master classes offer insights by distinguished artists into the craft of singing and interpretation, featuring performances by select Richard Gaddes Festival Artists and Gerdine Young Artists.

John D. & Sally S. Levy Master Classes

Sally S. Levy Opera Center

You’ve never seen an opera like this before. Step inside a world of fantasy, hilarity, and boundless imagination as Shepherd School Opera Department presents John Corigliano’s mesmerizing The Ghosts of Versailles. As the curtain rises, we encounter the ghosts of King Louis XVI’s court, including Marie Antoinette who is still haunted by the memory of her execution. Her favorite playwright tries to lift her spirits with an opera featuring the beloved characters from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. As the “opera within an opera” unfolds, realities blend, worlds collide, and events take an unexpected turn. An evening of spectacle, suspense, laugh-out-loud humor, and astonishing emotional poignancy awaits in this grand celebration of the power of opera.

*Sold Out* John Corigliano’s The Ghosts of Versailles

Brockman Hall For Opera

Experience the timeless tragedy of "Roméo & Juliette" brought to life by the Arizona Opera. This captivating production, featuring music by Charles Gounod and a libretto by Jules Barbier & Michel Carré, delves into the heart of Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers amidst the feuding Montague and Capulet families in Verona. Witness the romantic and rapturous melodies that underscore the passionate and ill-fated love story of Roméo and Juliette.

Join us for an unforgettable performance at two locations:
- In Phoenix at Symphony Hall on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 2:00pm.
- In Tucson at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2:00pm.

This production is performed in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles, ensuring that the beauty of the opera is accessible to all. The estimated running time is yet to be announced, promising an evening filled with emotion, drama, and exquisite music.

"Roméo & Juliette" is a highlight of the Arizona Opera Main Stage Series, showcasing the bold, brave, and brilliant talent that defines our season. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the tragic beauty of one of opera's greatest love stories.

Roméo & Juliette

Phoenix Convention Center

 The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Hansel and Gretel head into the forest in search of food—but they almost end up as tasty treats themselves when they start nibbling on the deliciously edible house of a very nasty witch!

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Patricia Racette

Events

Past events

Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026

Susannah · Opera Omaha

Oct 9, 2025

Patricia Sings Piaf · Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

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