Name: Falstaff
Start: 2026-05-03T15:00:00
Location: Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Prepare to be captivated by the Pittsburgh Opera's remarkable season lineup, where tradition meets innovation. This season, audiences are treated to a vibrant mix of groundbreaking productions like 'Madama Butterfly' with its VR twist, and 'Woman With Eyes Closed', a tale of art and moral dilemmas. From timeless classics like 'La Bohème' to world premieres such as 'Time To Act', Pittsburgh Opera offers a diverse and engaging experience, making it a must-see for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

A Journey Through Pittsburgh Opera's Bold and Brilliant Season

Pittsburgh Opera is set to enchant audiences with a diverse lineup of performances for the 2025-2026 season. From the intense drama of 'Woman With Eyes Closed' to the comedic escapades of 'Falstaff', this season promises a rich tapestry of storytelling through music. Audiences can look forward to powerful narratives and evocative performances, featuring standout talents and creative interpretations of classic and contemporary works. Prepare for an unforgettable journey with the Pittsburgh Opera.

Pittsburgh Opera's Spectacular Season: A Journey Through Art, Love, and Legacy

The Pittsburgh Opera's 2025-2026 season offers a diverse array of operatic experiences that traverse different eras, cultures, and human emotions. From the romantic trials of 'La Bohème' set in 1830s Paris, to the politically charged 'Fellow Travelers' during the McCarthy era, each performance captivates with unique narratives and musical brilliance. This season also includes the spiritual parable 'Curlew River', the transformative journey of 'Time to Act', and the comedic escapades of 'Falstaff'. Join us as we delve into these compelling stories and the remarkable artistry bringing them to life.

A Symphony of Stories: Pittsburgh Opera's 2025-2026 Season Unveiled

The Pittsburgh Opera's 2025-2026 season offers a rich tapestry of stories ranging from classic operas to groundbreaking premieres. With a lineup that includes Puccini's 'La Bohème', the Cold War-era 'Fellow Travelers', Christian parable 'Curlew River', the thought-provoking 'Time to Act', and Verdi's comical 'Falstaff', audiences are in for a captivating journey through diverse narratives and emotive music. Each production is set to unfold in some of Pittsburgh's most iconic venues, showcasing a blend of seasoned performers and fresh talents, under the skilled baton of conductors Antony Walker and Michael Sakir.

Exploring the Pittsburgh Opera's 2025-2026 Season: A Fusion of Timeless Classics and Bold Premieres

The Pittsburgh Opera's 2025-2026 season promises an unforgettable journey through time and emotion with five captivating productions. From the timeless romance of 'La Bohème' to the intriguing political drama of 'Fellow Travelers', the season showcases a diverse range of stories. 'Curlew River' offers a poignant retelling of a classic tale, while 'Time To Act' brings a powerful contemporary narrative to the stage. Finally, the comedic 'Falstaff' rounds out the lineup with laughter and lessons. Audiences can expect a season rich in storytelling, stellar performances, and thought-provoking themes.

Pittsburgh Opera's Dazzling 2025-2026 Season: A Journey Through Time and Emotion

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Crystal Manich

Mark Trawka

Pittsburgh Opera

A woman driven mad by the mystery of her lost son learns of her boy’s unfortunate fate from a chance encounter with a Ferryman while crossing a river.

Based on the Japanese Noh play Sumidigawa River, Curlew River retells this story as a Christian parable. Written in the style of monastic plain song and laden with musical symbolism, this piece artfully melds theatrical simplicity with ecumenical grandeur

Curlew River

Calvary Episcopal Church

A group of high school students prepares for a production of Sophocles’ Antigone, joined by a new student, Alona, who comes with a formidable secret.

Pittsburgh Opera is proud to present this gripping world premiere. Time to Act demonstrates how the arts can uplift and unify victims of trauma, empowering them to act, while giving voice to the young citizens who have been most impacted by an ongoing cycle of devastating school violence.

Time To Act

Beloved buffoon Sir John Falstaff has fallen on hard times. But being a ladies’ man (or so he’d like to think), he drunkenly schemes to cash in on his wit and charm by wooing the wealthy wives of Windsor, Alice Ford and Meg Page. However, when these women uncover that he has sent them both identical love letters, they hatch a plan of their own to teach Falstaff a lesson he won’t soon forget!

Falstaff

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