Name: Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid
Start: 2026-05-09T10:00:00
Location: Arizona Opera

Arizona Opera

Scalia/Ginsburg is a clever and moving tribute to the extraordinary friendship between two of the most iconic Justices in American history, Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Though often in sharp disagreement on the bench, they shared a deep and enduring bond rooted in a mutual love of opera, fine dining, and travel. The work weaves legal citations and excerpts from landmark opinions into recognizable melodies from the operatic canon, creating a tapestry of music and meaning that is at once playful and profound. It offers a powerful reminder that disagreement and respect can coexist. As the opera suggests, “We are different, we are one.”

Scalia/Ginsburg

Herberger Theater Center

Tucson Convention Center

El Gato con Botas (Puss in Boots) is a one-act opera by Spanish composer Xavier Montsalvatge with libretto by Néstor Luján, based on the classic tale by Charles Perrault. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this charming story follows a clever and adventurous cat who, in exchange for a hat, sword, and boots, sets out to secure a kingdom and a bride for his humble master. The score is filled with lively Spanish rhythms and lyrical, colorful melodies, creating a playful and engaging theatrical experience.

El Gato con Botas (Puss in Boots)

Set sail on a topsy-turvy adventure with Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta, The Pirates of Penzance.

This delightful comedy follows young Frederic, mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. On the eve of his 21st birthday, he’s ready to leave piracy behind, only to fall head-over-heels for Mabel, the daughter of the delightfully bumbling Major-General Stanley. But just as freedom and love seem within reach, a famously “ingenious paradox” turns his world upside down: born on leap day, Frederic is technically only five years old… and still bound to the pirates.

The Pirates of Penzance is packed with witty wordplay, sword fighting, and iconic songs, including the rapid-fire “I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” Fun for the whole family, it showcases Gilbert and Sullivan at their best with a spirited mix of romance and satire that has dazzled audiences for generations.

The Pirates of Penzance

Phoenix Convention Center

Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Experience the heartbreaking beauty of La Traviata, Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless masterpiece of love.

Set against the glamorous backdrop of 19th-century Paris, La Traviata follows the radiant courtesan Violetta Valéry. Though she is the center of every gathering, she longs for a life beyond the empty pleasures of her social world. When the devoted Alfredo Germont declares his love, Violetta must choose between her hard-won independence and the promise of a true, restorative romance.

La Traviata, renowned for some of the most unforgettable melodies in opera, unfolds as a powerful musical and theatrical journey that has moved audiences to tears for over 170 years.

La Traviata

Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid is a magical, student-friendly opera about courage, transformation, and following your dreams. With a happy ending and timeless message, this enchanging perofrmance is perfect for sparking young imaginations and inspiring conversations!