Lunchtime Theater - Phoenix Opera: Viva España!

Viva España!

Spanish operas, or Zarzuelas, have been performed since the 17th century, presenting their cultural flair and stories through drama and music. The incredible voices of the Phoenix Opera will pay tribute to classical and contemporary Spanish operas in this energetic showcase as you are surrounded by artwork in the Arts HQ Gallery.

Lunchtime Theater

Lunchtime Theater is a seasonal musical and theater performance program offered to enrich the community. Presented in partnership with the West Valley Arts Council and the City of Surprise, and hosted at the Arts HQ Gallery, it is a unique, diverse, and intimate experience among the visual and performing arts. Surrounded by gallery artwork, Arizona talent from the Phoenix Opera to local jazz trios and theater groups perform in an afternoon 1-hour show once a month from October-April. Ticket reservations are required in advance, and attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch or go out and support one of the many local restaurants in Surprise. Open seating begins at 11:30am. Each performance runs 12noon-1pm. Reserve your tickets here or call (623) 584-2626.

ABOUT THE PHOENIX OPERA

The Phoenix Opera (PMO) has been established to perpetuate the performance of professional opera in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Founded by John Massaro and Gail Dubinbaum, the success of PMO will stem from presenting a consistent artistic vision: the promotion and performance of traditional operatic productions, drawn from a repertoire of popular works from the late 18th through early 20th centuries that continue to delight audiences throughout the world. PMO's success will also stem from a strong business model with an absolute commitment to fiscal responsibility, exceptional marketing, effective fundraising, innovative educational outreach activities and the cultivation of new audiences throughout the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

Arizona's most exciting opera company is dedicated to presenting magnificent traditional operas. Audiences delight in the most beautiful voices, exquisite costumes, and sensational sets! The fully restored Orpheum Theatre, the last remaining example of palace theatre architecture in Phoenix, is the home of Phoenix Opera and enhances the opera experience with its "jewel-box" setting and excellent acoustics.

Drawn from a repertoire of popular works from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, the Phoenix Opera productions are literally the favorite operas of all time! Founded in 2005 by Gail Dubinbaum and John Massaro, Phoenix Opera presented the elegant La Boheme in the 2007/2008 season, followed by the grandeur of Aida and the splendor of Tosca in the 2008/2009 season, and in the 2009/2010 season, the sizzling hot Carmen and the hauntingly romantic favorite, Madame Butterfly.

Get your tickets early. Tickets for this concert typically sell out a week or two inadvance

Host or Publisher West Valley Arts Council