Events
Seattle Opera’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Events
AUGUST 7-9, 2014
You won’t want to miss this momentous weekend celebrating our past and setting the stage for another incredible 50 years!
International Wagner Competition
AUGUST 7, 2014 | McCaw Hall
An elite group of up-and-coming Wagnerians take the stage for our third International Wagner Competition. Accompanied by full orchestra, each finalist will perform two selections from the Wagner canon, competing for cash prizes.
Ticket prices range from $46 – $66.
Subscribers* and Ring attendees can order now!
Single Tickets will be available in 2014.
*Those who donate will receive highest priority for seating at this event.
50th Anniversary Concert and Speight Celebration
AUGUST 9, 2014 | McCaw Hall
Join us for a very special concert and gala celebrating our 50th Anniversary and honoring the 30-year tenure of General Director Speight Jenkins. Some of Seattle Opera’s best-loved artists, including Stephanie Blythe and Greer Grimsley, will pay tribute to Speight at this once-in-a-lifetime concert. Following the performance, a glamorous, black-tie reception and dinner with Speight and artists will celebrate his remarkable tenure with the company.
Concert tickets start at $99.
Gala tickets begin at $2,500 and include a VIP concert ticket.
Net proceeds will benefit Seattle Opera’s Annual Fund—all in honor of Speight Jenkins.
Celebrate with us throughout our 50th Anniversary Season
Subscriber Appreciation Day
SEPTEMBER 21 | 1020 John St., Seattle
Subscribers to our 2013/14 golden anniversary season are invited to join us at our South Lake Union rehearsal and costume facility for a day of behind-the scenes access and activities. Come see how Seattle Opera prepares for opening night!
Opening Night Celebration
OCTOBER 19, 2013 | McCaw Hall
Raise the curtain in style this season at a post-show champagne reception with artists on opening night of The Daughter of the Regiment. This is an exclusive benefit for donors at the Emerald level and higher ($5,000 and more).
Please contact Donor Services at 206.389.7669 or donor.services@seattleopera.org for more information about joining our donor family at the Emerald level or higher.
The Jester’s Ball
JANUARY 11, 2014 | McCaw Hall
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s have a ball! Celebrate Seattle Opera’s beginnings and the thrilling Rigoletto over an elegant dinner with artists in the McCaw Hall Allen Room.
Individual tickets are $250 and $500. Proceeds benefit Seattle Opera.
Other exclusive events for Seattle Opera annual fund donors
- Sept. 24 – Annual Meeting, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall ($75 and more)
- Oct. 9 – Verdi’s 200th Birthday Party, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall ($200 and more)
- Oct. 16 or 17 – The Daughter of the Regiment, Dress Rehearsals, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall ($400 and more)
- Oct. 19 – Opening Night Celebration, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall ($5,000 and more)
- Oct. 24 – Production Elements, 1020 John Street ($400 and more)
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Donor Services.
CALL 206.389.7669
E-MAIL donor.services@seattleopera.org
VISIT seattleopera.org/support