### Event Description: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

#### Overview
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the San Antonio Opera presents "Cruzar la Cara de la Luna," a groundbreaking opera that has captivated audiences worldwide. This powerful production tells the poignant story of a Mexican American family divided by borders but united by their rich heritage. 

#### Performance Details
- **Dates and Times:**
  - October 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
  - October 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
- **Venue:**
  - H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

#### Pre-Show Lectures
Enhance your opera experience with our free pre-show lectures, held one hour prior to each performance in the Tobin Center’s Feik Rotunda. These educational sessions are open to all ticket holders and are designed to provide deeper insights into the production.

#### Musical and Artistic Credits
- **Music by:** José "Pepe" Martínez
- **Lyrics by:** Leonard Foglia and José "Pepe" Martínez
- **Libretto by:** Leonard Foglia
- **Featuring:** Mariachi Campanas de America

#### Additional Information
- **Running Time:** 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission
- **Languages:** Sung and spoken in Spanish and English, with translations projected above the stage.
- **Collaboration:** This production is presented in collaboration with Mariachi Campanas de America.

#### Tickets
- **Subscription:** Subscribe to the 2024/25 Season now.
- **Single Tickets:** On sale starting June 1st.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a fusion of music and storytelling that celebrates familial bonds and enduring traditions. Secure your tickets and be part of this extraordinary event!

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Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

One hour prior to each performance, audience members are encouraged to attend a free lecture that is open to all ticket holders. These lectures, held in the Tobin Center’s Feik Rotunda, are designed to be educational for opera-goers of all ages and are offered to help the audience gain a better understanding of the production they are about to experience.

The Pirates of Penzance

Hansel and Gretel

Verdi's Rigoletto has often been called the greatest of all operas. Filled with famous arias, it is also a powerful drama about a flawed father's love. Rigoletto, the Duke's joker, has always willingly gone along with the Duke's abuses of power--until his own daughter falls victim to the Duke's charms.

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### Event Description: Madama Butterfly by OPERA San Antonio

**Event:** Madama Butterfly  
**Dates:** April 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. and April 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.  
**Venue:** H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

**Overview:**
Experience the powerful and passionately moving tale of "Madama Butterfly," an opera by Giacomo Puccini with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. This beloved opera tells the story of a young Japanese woman's unrequited love for an American sailor, set against a backdrop of cultural contrasts and the rigid binds of honor. The lush score, rich with memorable moments, has captivated audiences worldwide.

**Performance Details:**
- **Running Time:** 3 hours with one 20-minute intermission
- **Language:** Sung in Italian with projected English translations
- **Collaboration:** Produced in collaboration with Austin Opera and The Orchestra San Antonio, presented by Classical Music Institute

**Pre-Show Lectures:**
Enhance your opera experience with a free pre-show lecture held one hour prior to each performance. These educational sessions, open to all ticket holders, will take place in the Tobin Center’s Feik Rotunda and are designed to provide a deeper understanding of the production.

**Tickets:**
Single tickets will be available for purchase starting June 1st. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this timeless opera that explores the devastating aftermath of love forsaken and the consequences of unwavering trust.

**Subscribe to the 24/25 Season:**
Ensure you don't miss any of the spectacular performances by subscribing to the 2024/25 season.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of opera with "Madama Butterfly" at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

OPERA San Antonio

17 - 19 Apr, 2025

Madama Butterfly

3 - 5 Oct, 2024

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

11 - 13 Apr, 2024

The Pirates of Penzance

OPERA San Antonio