The Opera Foundation of Buffalo, Inc.

The Opera Foundation of Buffalo, Inc. Mailing Address:
The Opera Foundation of Buffalo, Inc
3240 Main Street, Suite A
Buffalo, NY 14214

The Opera Foundation of Buffalo, Inc.

is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation founded in 1999 to establish a future for opera in Western New York.

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.

If you're looking to see opera in March, support Opera-Lytes at Alleyway!Opera-Lytes received a grant from OFB for stude...
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

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our fall fundraiser! You may still become a member if you missed the recital.
11/12/2023

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

A great opportunity for our members to support local operetta!
10/13/2023

A great opportunity for our members to support local operetta!

Please join us for our fall fundraiser!
10/13/2023

Please join us for our fall fundraiser!

Bravi to Holly Bewlay and Ivan Docenko for their spectacular recital yesterday at beautiful Suncliff!
10/10/2022

Bravi to Holly Bewlay and Ivan Docenko for their spectacular recital yesterday at beautiful Suncliff!

09/28/2022

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The Opera Foundation of Buffalo, Inc.

Mailing Address: The Opera Foundation of Buffalo, Inc 3240 Main Street, Suite A Buffalo, NY 14214

The Opera Foundation of Buffalo, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation founded in 1999 to establish a future for opera in Western New York. It is a membership organization with an active, working Board of Directors where 1/2 of all contributions received are reserved to the opera Endowment Fund to create funding for opera in perpetuity in Western New York. The remaining half is returned to the community as grants toward opera productions and tickets for students to attend opera and opera-related performances. Your contributions and attendance at our events are needed and so very greatly appreciated.