Taking in the Grand Opera
June 1, 2013
Florida Grand Opera 2013-14 season subscriptions now available
The Florida Grand Opera is the seventh-oldest in the country and was founded in 1941. They perform at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Both venues provide plenty of seating and fit perfectly with the Opera. Along with great performances, the FGO provides educational programs for young artists.
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Student Programs
This educational program is called the Teen Council and provides year-long programs to high school students looking to get involved in the arts. Students gain training and mentorship through this program in many different departments. Students can participate with a teacher recommendation.
Community Programs
The FGO also provides many community programs in parks, churches and other venues. The goal of these programs is to reach the masses and make the arts a larger part of the lives of residents in Miami. This is a season long program serving 14 libraries and more.
Subscriptions for 2013-2014 Season
Subscriptions for the upcoming season are available and performances will include:
•   Mourning Becomes Electra – Opening November 16th, 2013
•   Nabucco – Opening January 25th, 2014
•   Tosca – Opening March 29th, 2014
•   Tristan & Isolde – Opening May 3rd, 2014
Subscriptions provide tickets for each show on a specific day. The opening day subscription in Miami ranges from $64 to $4,242 depending on where you want to sit. Tuesday night subscriptions range from $36 to $1,003, while Saturday night ranges from $60 to $1,676. Sunday Matinee subscriptions range from $36 to $1,003. Weekday and Weekend mix subscriptions are also available.
Weekday performances happen at 7pm, while weekend performances start at 8pm. The Sunday matinée starts at 2pm.
Subscriptions are also available for the Fort Lauderdale shows at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Opening day ranges from $64 to $1,600 and the Saturday night subscription ranges from $64 to $1,100. All performances in Fort Lauderdale begin at 7:30pm.
