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Opera in Providence
Opera Providence will be hosting several interesting opera performances coming up in the next month.Whether you’re an avid opera fan, or most of your knowledge about opera comes from Bugs Bunny cartoons, check out one of these upcoming performances. Even if opera is often painted as inaccessible,
it can be a thrilling experience even for the novice operagoer.
Starting on August 8th, Opera Providence will be performing Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic opera The Mikado. The Mikado is a very accessible performance, with its colorful costumes and energetic music. and, best of all, it’s in English. Tickets are either $35 or $60, depending on where your seats are located.
On August 8th through August 10th, The Mikado will be performing at Columbus Theater on Broadway. On August 13th there will be a one day only performance of the opera at the Blithewood Mansion and Gardens in Bristol.
On August 3rd, Opera Providence will be hosting the final day of their 2014 Opera in The Park event. Taking place at Hopkins Park, Opera in The Park is free to the public. The concert will run from 5:00 to 6:30, so bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and enjoy this free performance.
For more information about Opera Providence’s performances, visit their website at operaprovidence.org.
