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June 25, 2025 · 5:49 pm

Cincinnati Opera Launches Free Ticket Initiative for Students in Grades 7–12

The new deal is in addition to Pay What You Wish tickets and $16 tickets for other full-time students, enhancing opera’s accessibility for all

CINCINNATI (June 25, 2025)—Cincinnati Opera is proud to announce a new student access initiative designed to welcome and inspire the next generation of opera lovers. Thanks to a generous donation, students entering grades 7–12 (including 2025 high school graduates) are invited to attend select performances during the company’s 2025 Summer Festival free of charge.

Eligible students may reserve up to two free tickets per person in any available seating area for the following performances at Music Hall:

Tosca
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

  • Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Fiddler on the Roof
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Book by Joseph Stein

  • Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets can be reserved as follows:

  • Online at cincinnatiopera.org
  • By phone at 513-241-2742 (Monday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.)
  • In person at the Cincinnati Opera Box Office at Music Hall, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Free tickets are available for a limited time, so early purchase is encouraged. Proof of eligibility is required at the time of ticket pickup.

Expanded Access for All Audiences

In addition to the free ticket initiative for middle and high school students, Cincinnati Opera continues its commitment to accessibility with the following offers:

$16 Student Tickets:
All full-time students, including those in college and graduate school, may purchase up to two tickets for $16 each during the week of a performance, subject to availability. Students may purchase in person, online, or via phone, and a valid student ID is required for pickup.

Pay What You Wish Tickets: 
Cincinnati Opera’s recently launched Pay What You Wish (PWYW) program allows audience members to name their own ticket price for select performances. PWYW tickets are available starting at 12:01 a.m. the day of the show for select performances and continue until 5:00 p.m. Guests may purchase in person, online, or via phone and pay any price starting at $16 per ticket. (The recommended price is $55 per ticket.) There is a limit of four tickets per household.

For more information on these accessibility initiatives and how to order, visit cincinnatiopera.org/tickets/ways-to-save.

About Cincinnati Opera’s 2025 Summer Festival

Cincinnati Opera opened its 2025 Summer Festival on June 12 and 14 with Giuseppe Verdi’s heartbreaking tragedy Rigoletto. The season continues this week with Giacomo Puccini’s gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, Tosca (June 26 and 28; 7:30 p.m.; Music Hall). In July, Cincinnati Opera continues its series of intimate, artist-curated concerts, Studio Sessions (July 10 and 17; 8:00 p.m.; Music Hall’s Wilks Studio), and concludes the 2025 season with a brand-new production of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof (July 23, 25, 26, 7:30 p.m.; July 27, 3:00 p.m.; Music Hall). For information, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

About Cincinnati Opera

Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.

Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Cincinnati Opera is a member of OPERA America.

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May 28, 2025 · 3:17 pm

TOSCA Runs June 26-28

TOSCA
Cincinnati Opera
June 26-28
Music Hall Springer Auditorium [Over-the-Rhine]

Floria Tosca suspects her lover of being unfaithful when really, he’s helping an escaped political prisoner and friend. This misunderstanding mutates into a series of escalating and irreversible misfortunes once Baron Scarpia, the chief of the secret police, enters the scene. Set in Rome during a time of national upheaval, as Napoleon’s army marches on Italy, Puccini’s epic opera stands as one of the most enduring and beloved of all time. Whatever darkness or desires Scarpia may bring, there is nothing Tosca will not do for art and love. Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

  • Thu, June 26 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 28 at 7:30pm

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May 15, 2025 · 3:43 pm

RIGOLETTO Runs June 12-14

RIGOLETTO
Cincinnati Opera
June 12-14
Music Hall Springer Auditorium [Over-the-Rhine]

Rigoletto is a court jester with sharp wit and a merciless tongue. By cruelly mocking a grieving father, he sets in motion a tragic lesson in poetic justice. Featuring iconic arias like “Caro nome” and “La donna è mobile,” Verdi’s masterpiece sees Rigoletto become intimately familiar with the dangers of careless love, misguided vengeance, and the inescapable lesson that, under no circumstances, can you fool fate. Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

  • Thu, June 12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 14 at 7:30pm

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March 20, 2025 · 3:36 pm

Cincinnati Opera Announces the Return of OPERA GOES TO CHURCH

Presented in partnership with local congregations, performances take place June 3, 4, and 5, blending opera, gospel, and jazz to create an inspiring celebration of music and community 

CINCINNATI (March 19, 2025)—Cincinnati Opera is delighted to announce the return of its popular performance series, Opera Goes to Church!, coming to area churches this June. Presented in partnership with three local congregations—Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Church, and New Jerusalem Baptist Church—Opera Goes to Church! blends gospel, jazz, and classical music to create a one-of-a-kind, dynamic community concert experience. Performances will feature acclaimed opera artists, inspiring congregational choirs, local musicians, and more. See below for details.

Cincinnati Opera presents
OPERA GOES TO CHURCH!

What:
Experience an unforgettable musical journey with Opera Goes to Church!, a powerful fusion of gospel, jazz, and classical music presented in partnership with local congregations. This uplifting 90-minute concert hosted by WLWT-TV’s Courtis Fuller features world-renowned opera singers, dynamic church choirs, and exceptional local musicians, creating an inspiring community celebration of the transformative power of music.

When and Where:

June 3, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church
9991 Wayne Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215

CINCINNATI (April 9, 2025)—Cincinnati Opera has announced the cancellation of its June 4 presentation of Opera Goes to Church! at Southern Baptist Church due to a scheduling conflict. Existing ticketholders will be offered tickets for other 2025 Opera Goes to Church! events or refunds of their ticket fees.

Other previously announced Opera Goes to Church! events will continue as scheduled. 

June 4, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Southern Baptist Church
3556 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229

June 5, 2025, at 7 p.m.
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
26 West North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216

Tickets:
Free; limit two (2) per household. A $2.50 per ticket processing fee will be applied. Tickets are available online at www.cincinnatiopera.org or by calling the Cincinnati Opera Box Office at 513-241-2742.

About Cincinnati Opera

Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.

Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Cincinnati Opera is a member of OPERA America. Learn more at cincinnatiopera.org.

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March 5, 2025 · 5:56 pm

Cincinnati Opera Announces 2025 Studio Sessions

The artist-curated, cabaret-style performance series runs June 17–July 17 and features a diverse array of music—from opera to jazz to popular song and more—in Music Hall’s intimate Wilks Studio

CINCINNATI (March 5, 2025)—Cincinnati Opera has announced the lineup for its 2025 series of Studio Sessions—intimate, cabaret-style performances at Music Hall’s Wilks Studio curated and performed by Cincinnati Opera artists. Studio Sessions will take place during Cincinnati Opera’s 2025 Summer Festival (June 12–July 27) alongside its mainstage productions of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca, and an all-new production of Fiddler on the Roof by Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Joseph Stein. See below for details.

Cincinnati Opera presents
STUDIO SESSIONS

June 17, 2025, at 8 p.m.
Soul and Sound: Dueling Pianos and Artistic Tributes to the Harlem Renaissance
Wilks Studio at Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Experience a virtuosic evening spanning multiple genres and time periods. Inspired by the Harlem “rent parties” of the 1920s and onward, pianists Kevin Day and Kevin Miller present opera, jazz, and classical repertoire along with poet and curator Tifara Brown and special musical guests.

Tickets: General admission: $47, reserved seating: $67. Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Summer Festival subscribers and will go on sale to the general public on April 1, 2025. To order, call 513-241-2742 or visit cincinnatiopera.org.

July 10, 2025, at 8 p.m.
Anthony Clark Evans in Recital
Wilks Studio at Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Audiences will remember the “warm-toned, vivacious, and humane” (San Francisco Chronicle) baritone Anthony Clark Evans from recent Cincinnati Opera productions of Lucia di Lammermoor and La Traviata. Now, following his mainstage performances as Scarpia in Tosca, Evans returns for an evening of handpicked selections perfect for the intimate studio setting, joined by pianist James Maverick.

Tickets: General admission: $47, reserved seating: $67. Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Summer Festival subscribers and will go on sale to the general public on April 1, 2025. To order, call 513-241-2742 or visit cincinnatiopera.org.

July 17, 2025, at 8 p.m.
From Avenue A to Broadway: Songs and Stories of Tin Pan Alley
Wilks Studio at Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

At the turn of the 20th century, an unassuming Manhattan neighborhood was quickly becoming the vibrant epicenter of American popular music. Tin Pan Alley gave voice to a community of diverse composers, lyricists, and performers, mingling the traditions of Yiddish theater with Western classical music, ragtime, and jazz to shape the soundtrack of an era. Cincinnati Opera features Queen City Cabaret’s Sarah Folsom and Matthew Umphreys along with special guests to shine a spotlight on the artists whose resilience, innovation, and spirit of collaboration spurred the golden age of American popular song.

Tickets: General admission: $47, reserved seating: $67. Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Summer Festival subscribers and will go on sale to the general public on April 1, 2025. To order, call 513-241-2742 or visit cincinnatiopera.org.

About Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.

Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Cincinnati Opera is a member of OPERA America. Learn more at cincinnatiopera.org.

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