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Opera Tampa Opera Tampa is the resident opera company of the Straz Center. Opera Tampa is the resident opera company of the David A.

Straz, Jr., Center for the Performing Arts. Founded in 1996 by Judy Lisi and Maestro Anton Coppola, Opera Tampa produces and presents the highest caliber of grand opera featuring international performers, the full Opera Tampa Orchestra and the Opera Tampa Chorus. In addition to full-scale mainstage productions, Opera Tampa presents a variety of special events including performances by the Opera Tampa Singers, pre- and post-performance receptions, the popular open rehearsals, LIVE! in the Park, the informative Discover Opera programs, The D’Angelo Young Artists Vocal Competition and the elegant Opera Tampa Gala.

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Proof that a little magic, and a whole lot of high notes, can solve just about anything. 🎶✨ to our production of Mozart...
10/15/2026

Proof that a little magic, and a whole lot of high notes, can solve just about anything. 🎶✨

to our production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute!

10/12/2026

Have you ever wondered how an opera singer is able to project such long, loud notes? Melissa Misener gives us some insight to the physicality behind opera singing.

10/08/2026

A fiery singer tries to save her lover from a corrupt police chief's blackmail scheme, leading to betrayal, murder and a story you can't turn away from.

Meet the principal cast of Puccini's Tosca, on stage in Ferguson Hall Apr. 23 and 25. Tickets go on sale Nov. 23.

A little w**e, a little pasta and a whole lot of opera 🎭See you at our next Opera Night at Donatello Italian Restaurant ...
10/06/2026

A little w**e, a little pasta and a whole lot of opera 🎭

See you at our next Opera Night at Donatello Italian Restaurant on Oct. 20!

09/25/2026

Two sharp besties, one jealous husband and a knight who never learns. Come see this cast take on Verdi’s funniest masterpiece - where everyone gets fooled in the end - when Falstaff takes the stage on Mar. 12 & 14 in Ferguson Hall.

Tickets go on sale Nov. 23.

Is it too soon to get into spooky season? to last year's production of The Turn of the Screw! Our 2027 season features...
09/17/2026

Is it too soon to get into spooky season? to last year's production of The Turn of the Screw! Our 2027 season features comedy, drama and – yes – a touch of suspense and the macabre.

ICYMI: Sarah Coit (Miss Jessel) returns as Rosina in our season opener, The Barber of Seville!

Season tickets for 2027 are available now. ✨

Grab them today:
https://www.strazcenter.org/opera-tampa/2027-season-tickets/!

09/15/2026

Cue bad disguises, chaotic schemes and a greedy guardian getting outsmarted for true love.

Meet the principal cast of Rossini's The Barber of Seville, who take the stage in Ferguson Hall on Feb. 5 and 7!

Tickets go on sale Nov. 23.

09/08/2026

The Opera Tampa singers and your favorite Italian dishes - the perfect recipe for a memorable night. ✨🍝🎭

Book your reservation for Opera Night at Donatello Italian Restaurant now! We'll see you on Sept. 15.

09/02/2026

We love the art form, but some plots really test our patience.

Tell us your opera hot takes in the comments 👇

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1010 N WC MacInnes Place
Tampa, FL
33602

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+18132297827

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