The Opera Foundation of Buffalo, Inc.

07/15/2026

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Welcome to the Opera Foundation of Buffalo!

07/01/2026

Welcome to The Opera Foundation of Buffalo. Coming soon! Our new website, application form for grants, fundraising event, and scholarship information! Looking forward to keep in touch!

10/17/2024

Tickets for HMS Pinafore are now on sale! Visit https://www.operalytes.booktix.com to order yours! And don't forget about our Free Youth Tickets program (thanks to a grant from the Opera Foundation of Buffalo)--reserve up to 4 free tickets for youth aged 13 and under with purchase of a General or Senior ticket!

05/14/2024

Happy Birthday to Arthur Sullivan! Is there any better way to celebrate his birthday than to sign up to audition for HMS Pinafore? (Details below.)

In 2024-25, Opera-Lytes will celebrate the organization’s 30th anniversary, with staged productions (with orchestra) of HMS Pinafore (October 18-27, 2024) and The Merry Widow (June 6-8, 2025), plus an anniversary concert (February 28, 2025).

We will hold auditions on May 19 and May 21 for all principal parts. Principal roles in HMS Pinafore are Captain Corcoran (baritone), Sir Joseph Porter (tenor/baritone), Ralph Rackstraw (tenor), Dick Deadeye (bass), Boatswain (baritone), Josephine (soprano), H**e (mezzo), and Buttercup (mezzo/contralto). Principal roles in The Merry Widow are Danilo (baritone), Camille (tenor), Baron Zeta (mostly dialog, comic baritone), Njegus (mostly dialog, tenor or baritone), Hanna (soprano), Valenciennes (soprano), and Fifi (soprano or mezzo).

Opera-Lytes welcomes expressions of interest in joining the chorus or playing supporting roles, particularly (at this point) for HMS Pinafore. Auditions are not necessary for chorus or smaller solo roles, although they are recommended for singers new to the organization.

Auditions for principal parts in both operettas will be held on Sunday, May 19, 4-6 pm, and Tuesday, May 21, 7-9 pm. Auditions will be held at Amherst Community Church. Singers should prepare two contrasting songs in English from opera, operetta, or classic Broadway. Please bring your music; an accompanist will be provided. You also will be asked to read from the dialog. Contact Lisa Berglund at [email protected] or message via Facebook to reserve an audition time slot and/or if you have questions.

03/05/2024

If you're looking to see opera in March, support Opera-Lytes at Alleyway!

Opera-Lytes received a grant from OFB for student tickets. For every adult ticket purchased, you may get up to 4 tickets free for children ages 13 and under.

https://ci.ovationtix.com/35584/production/1189614

11/12/2023

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our fall fundraiser! You may still become a member if you missed the recital.

10/13/2023

A great opportunity for our members to support local operetta!

10/13/2023

Please join us for our fall fundraiser!

04/27/2023

Our recital is on Sunday. Hope to see you there!