The Toledo Opera and WGTE Public Media have announced a new podcast series, “Opera Out of the Box.” “Opera Out of the Box” will feature a limited series of six episodes, released throughout the Toledo Opera’s 2023-24 season. The first episode will be available to stream on Jan. 17, 2024 on wgte.org or wherever podcasts are found. The series will be {…}
The Toledo Opera has received $47,500 from Board of Trustees of the Stranaham Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. The award will be used to increase participation in Toledo Opera’s education programs “An Opera Is a Story,” “Opera on Wheels,” and “Student Night at the Opera.” Per a press statement, the funding will allow the company to reach {…}
Toledo Opera is set to hold “Operatunity Day,” a one-day campaign to raise $20,000 on Nov. 2, 2023. The contributions will support mainstage productions, youth opera education, and community outreach programs for the 2023-24 season. The day will conclude with “Triviata Night” – a trivia event at The Blarney Irish Pub. “Triviata Night” will be hosted by local personality and {…}
Toledo Opera and the Toledo Spirits Company present the pop-up event, “Get into the Spirit of Opera,” to promote the upcoming performance of “Cinderella.” To celebrate the nearing performance of Rossini’s “Cinderella,” the Toledo Spirits Company will host a performance by members of the cast, hold a drawing for two tickets to opening night show and a $75 gift certificate {…}
Toledo Opera announced its partnership with Toledo Lucas County Public Library and media partner WGTE Public Media to present a full day of free events in anticipation of Rossini’s “Cinderella.” On Sept. 21 from 9 am until 4:30 p.m. the Sylvania Branch Library will host a variety of opera-related events. The morning kicks off with interviews of the Toledo Opera {…}
Toledo Opera will present Gioachino Rossini’s “Cinderella” on Oct. 6 and 8, 2023 at the Valentine Theatre. “Cinderella” stars mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit as Angelina, tenor David Walton as Prince Ramiro, and Keith Phares as Count Dandini. Michelle Rofrano conducts the production by Marc Verzatt. In a statement, Toledo Opera Executive Director Suzanne Rorick said, “We are pleased to begin our {…}
Toledo Opera and Ohio Living Swan Creek are set to present a Cinderella Royal-Tea on Sept. 23 at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at Ohio Living Swan Creek and will take place to celebrate the upcoming performance of “Cinderella.” Audiences who attend will get feature food, crafts, prizes, and a meet-and-greet with Cinderella stars Sarah {…}
Toledo Opera has announced the return of “Opera Outdoors.” The weekly performances will take place at the Wildwood Preserve Metropark starting on Sept. 6, 2023. The live pop-up performances will feature such artists as soprano Sara Mortensen, mezzo-soprano Imara Miles, tenor Jon Suek, baritone Evan Fleming, and pianist Steven Naylor. “Since the program’s inception in the fall of 2020, Opera {…}
The Toledo Opera has announced a Cinderella Coloring Contest in three age divisions. The contest will see winners in each division and each will receive complimentary tickets for a family of four to “Cinderella” on either Friday, Oct 6, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Valentine Theatre in Toledo, Ohio. In a {…}
Leah Whitaker and Ikpemesi Ogundare have been appointed to the positions of Development Officer and Finance & Development Administrator for Toledo Opera, respectively. In her role as Development Officer, Whitaker, who has worked with the Native American Community Center of Central Ohio, will be charged with fundraising for the company. Meanwhile, Ogundare is a Nigerian-American soprano who was recently named {…}
Toledo Opera will receive a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for its season-opening production “Cinderella” by Rossini. The grant will also be used for the organization’s public community programs. “Toledo Opera is honored by the National Endowment for the Arts’ ongoing support, which enables us to work closely in partnership with the Toledo community,” said {…}