TICKETS
The Best Seats
Seating Charts
Ticket Prices
Ticket Availability
Standing Room Tickets
Box Office
How can I get the best seats at Center City Opera
Theater?
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prices and the following exclusive perks; guaranteed seats, ticket exchange
privileges, plus advance information on all our activities including lectures,
commentaries, and special events. We will be releasing our 2007/2008 subscriptions
shortly.
How much do tickets to Center City Opera Theater
cost?
Ticket prices depend on the production, day and seats you are requesting.
Please review the information for the production in which you are interested.
Where are my seats in the Perelman Theater? Is there
an online seating chart?
There are three floors of seating in the 563-seat Perelman Theater in
the Kimmel Center. There are no bad seats in the theater, though the best
seats are actually the First Balcony due to its direct line of sight for
both the stage action and the English Translation Projections.
Click
here for an online seating chart.
How can I find out about ticket availability
for a certain performance?
Call the Kimmel Center Box Office at (215) 893-1999.
Are there standing room tickets available?
Sorry, standing room tickets are not available for any Center City Opera
Theater performance.
What are your Box Office hours?
We sell our production tickets through the Kimmel Center Box office. Call
the Kimmel Center Box Office at (215) 893-1999.
How can I reach the Kimmel Center Box Office?
Call the Kimmel Center Box Office at (215) 893-1999.
EDUCATION
Education Program
Pre-Concert Learning
Student & Senior Tickets
Education Mailing List
Recommended Ages
Voice Teachers
Do you have educational programs for students? How about
teachers?
Do you have a few minutes? Center City Opera Theater’s Education
Department offers a large variety of programs for students and their teachers.
Email our Education Director
Joy Kurtz to learn more about Center City Opera Theater's Education Programs.
What can I do to learn more about a particular opera
before I go see it? Are there lectures? Books?
Whether you're a seasoned opera fanatic or a first timer, most any opera
is more fun the more you know about it ahead of time. Center City Opera
Theater offers several different ways for patrons to get more out of their
opera experience. Our Pre-Concert Lectures offers insights from about
the productions.
Do you have special ticket programs for students? Seniors?
Our Student Matinee provides students with an opportunity to experience
mainstage Center City Opera Theater performances at incredible discounts.
Email our Education Director
Joy Kurtz to learn more about Center City Opera Theater's student programs.
Do you have a mailing list for your educational
outreach programs?
Email our Education Director
Joy Kurtz to learn more about Center City Opera Theater's student programs.Everyone
on Center City Opera Theater’s Education mailing list will receive
a packet of information with applications in late August.
My son/daughter is very mature for his/her age. How
strict are you about the age/grade levels of your programs?
The Education Department has designed its programs with certain age groups
and grade levels in mind in order to present them with the best opera
experience possible. Many factors must be considered before age limits
are set, some of which are beyond our control. While we realize that some
children may be prepared for some programs earlier than others, we've
found that it's always best to stay within the established parameters
for each program. Even seasoned adult opera lovers enjoy—and often
learn from—our programs for students!
EDUCATION (continued)
Where can I find a voice teacher for my child?
The most appropriate age to start private voice lessons for your child
is 14 years. Due to the physical development of the vocal chords, it is
not recommended for younger children. Prior to that, any type of group
singing in a chorus or school musical is highly recommended. Piano or
keyboard lessons at an early age are strongly encouraged to develop your
child's understanding of music in general. There are numerous community
music schools in the Philadelphia area that offer voice lessons with highly
qualified music instructors to teens and adults. Another resource is the
local chapter for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Listings can be found in the yellow pages.
MAILING LIST
How do I join Center City Opera Theater's general mailing list? How can
I obtain a brochure?
Once you are on our mailing list, you will automatically receive our latest
season brochure as well as information about upcoming events.
Sign Up for Our Email List
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CONTACT
How can I reach the Center City Opera Theater?
Click here for Center City Opera Theater contact
information.
SUPPORT
Donations
Corporate Matching Gifts
How can I contribute to Center City Opera Theater?
We offer many donor options through which you can support the Center City
Opera Theater, including endowing a production, membership in our new
Opera Society, becoming a sponsor, and more! As a Center City Opera Theater
donor, you are entitled to a myriad of exciting benefits to enhance your
opera experience. Click here for more information
on becoming a Center City Opera Theater donor.
My company has a matching gift program. Can I use
this toward my donation to Center City Opera Theater?
Of course! Matching gift programs offer a great way to increase your contribution
to Center City Opera Theater and receive more benefits — all at
no additional cost to you! If your company offers a matching gift program,
you should complete the matching gift form (usually available through
the personnel office) and send it to: Center City Opera Theater, PO Box
21255, Philadelphia, PA 19114. For more information on Matching Gifts,
email us at info@operatheater.org.
VOLUNTEER
Education Volunteers
General Volunteers
Internships
How can I volunteer at Center City Opera Theater?
Wanting to spend your free time with us is the greatest compliment we
could receive. We have three kinds of opportunities for volunteering.
Our Education Department welcomes anyone interested in participating in
community outreach programs. For more information on becoming an Education
Department volunteer, email our Education Director Joy Kurtz at jkurtz@operatheater.org.
Volunteers support us in many areas, including mailings,
marketing, and general support. For more information on becoming a volunteer,
click here.
Does Center City Opera Theater have an internship program?
Internships are available throughout the year for students or "career
changers" who wish to gain experience in the arts administrative
field or in the various artistic areas of operatic performance. Areas
most frequently able to offer internships include Development/Special
Events, Education, and Stage Management. For more information or to discuss
opportunites, please call our office at 215.968.2492 or email us at info@operatheater.org
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Opera in Other Languages
Late to the Opera?
Children at the Opera
Pictures & Recordings
Special Facilities for Persons with Disabilities
Concessions
Run Times
Dress Code
Merchandise
Directions & Parking
Dining Near the Kimmel Center
How will I understand the opera if I don't speak
any foreign languages?
Center City Opera Theater is pleased to offer projected English titles
above the stage for every main stage opera. Our Opera Encore Series offers
plot summaries.
What if I am late for a performance?
Latecomers will not be seated once the performance has begun. Patrons
who must leave will not be re-admitted during the performance. There is
no standing room. These patrons must remain in the lobby until a suitable
break, which is usually the next intermission. Evening performances begin
promptly at 8:00 p.m. Matinee performances begin promptly at 2:30 p.m.
A free discussion is always offered to ticket holders one hour prior to
scheduled curtain time.
Can I bring my children to the opera?
Center City Opera Theater welcomes everyone. However, it is our policy
that all children under the age of 9 be a well-behaved ticket holder.
We urge parents to use discretion in determining whether or not their
child would enjoy attending a performance, as some operas contain mature
subject matter or realistic stage effects that may not be suitable for
all children. Additionally, many operas have running times of 3 hours.
Note: All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the
theater.
Can I take pictures, videotape, or tape-record a Lyric
performance?
No. The use of cameras, cellular phones, and any kind of recording equipment
in the Kimmel Center is strictly prohibited.
Are there special facilities available for patrons
with disabilities?
The Kimmel Center is accessible to physically disabled persons, with elevator
service to all floors. The Perelman Theater contains seating that is accessible
to persons in wheelchairs.. The Opera House has automatic door-openers
on exterior doors, and accessible drinking fountains and public telephones.
All restroom facilities are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Infrared
assistive listening devices for persons desiring amplification are available
at no cost at any open checkroom.
Are there concession areas at Center City Opera
Theater?
The Kimmel Center offers coffee, beer, wine, liquor, soda, water, and
confections in designated areas on all floors of the Kimmel Center.
What are the running times for each opera?
Every opera is different. Read the production notes for the opera in which
you are interested to see detailed running times for all of the operas
within our current season. Please note that all running times include
intermissions.
Does Center City Opera Theater have a dress code?
There is no specific dress code for audience members, and as such, patrons
come dressed in anything from jeans to tuxedos. Black-tie dress is traditionally
reserved for opening nights and special events. However, we do invite
you to make your experience at Center City Opera Theater an "occasion
to remember."
Is Center City Opera Theater merchandise available?
Not yet! But be sure to check back soon!
Do you sell audio recordings/videos of Center City Opera Theater performances?
Recordings of Center City Opera Theater performances are not offered for
sale.
How do I get to the Kimmel Center? Do you have online
directions?
Click
here for directions to the Kimmel Center.
Where do I park once I arrive at the Kimmel Center?
Click
here for parking options.
Can you recommend any restaurants and/or hotels near
the Kimmel Center?
Click
here for neighboring patron information.