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See all- "Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci" (Italian operas) 65% off discount ticketsBenedum Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
If you've ever wondered what it might be like to experience classic Italian opera, this is your chance.
An adulterous double feature
Jealousy, two-timing, and revenge unite the back-to-back tragedies of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Possessiveness, machismo, and rage fuel their bloody conclusions.
Music by Pietro Mascagni, Libretto by Guido Menasci and Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti (Cavalleria Rusticana)
Music and libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo (Pagliacci)
NOVEMBER 9, 12, 15, 17, 2024Cavalleria Rusticana: On Easter Sunday, Alfio discovers his wife Lola has rekindled her old romance with Turiddu.
Pagliacci: Just before a performance of his traveling circus troupe, clown Canio discovers the infidelity of his wife Nedda. This opera contains stirring arias such as Vesti La Giubba famously sung by Pavarotti.
Join us for this back-to-back double feature of love and hate—the first time Pittsburgh Opera has performed these two operas together since 1996!
Music Director Antony Walker conducts.
Understand Every Word: Both operas are sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage at all performances.
Meetup Ticket Discount Offer
With promo code “POMEETUP” Meetup members can purchase discounted tickets of $45 (regularly $128) or $25 (regularly $72) or $15 (regularly $39) for either the Tuesday, November 12th, 7 pm or November 15th, 7:30 pm performance.There are a limited number of discounted seats. Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are not for sale at the box office. With this link the discount is pre-applied (where discount seats are shown the Orchestra Level but if you click on the theater map, you can see discount seats in the Director’s Circle, First Tier, and Second Tier balcony as well) - http://www.culturaldistrict.org/promotion/apply?promotion_code=POMEETUP If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Parkulo, Group Services Manager, PITTSBURGH OPERA at 412-281-0912 x 213
This is a very generous offer and a wonderful opportunity to experience opera, especially for those that perhaps have never checked out classic opera before. Naturally, this offer is not intended to be a substitute for Pittsburgh Opera 2024-2025 subscriptions which have many benefits.
For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ PAGLIACCI | Pittsburgh Opera
If you prefer Tuesday, November 12, please RSVP to the other Meetup posting "Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci" 65% off discount tickets and Cast Q&A , Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 6:30 PM | Meetup
PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION Tickets include a very interesting pre-show discussion (with colorful study guide) one hour before each performance. Thus, we can meet inside the Benedum at 6:30 PM (Friday, November 15) for this discussion.
The Meetup ticket offer is a really good deal, so think about treating yourself and family/friends for a truly memorable evening.
For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ PAGLIACCI | Pittsburgh Opera
And if you can't make it on November 12 or November 15 with the Meetup ticket offer, please consider attending one of the other performances.
Saturday, November 9 at 5 PM
Tuesday, November 12 at 7 PM
Friday, November 15 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 17 at 2 PM
Normally priced tickets and ticket availability for all performances may be found at CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ PAGLIACCI | Pittsburgh Opera or by calling (412) 456-6666 or stopping by the Theater Square/Benedum Box Office.
Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability or call 412-423-8980.
- November Song Shop Concert & Strip District lunch optionPittsburgh Opera in the Strip, Pittsburgh, PA
Please join us for a free concert (performed by Pittsburgh Opera's incredibly talented Resident Artist singers) as we also welcome new members to the Meetup group.
There will also be free coffee/tea and cookies. To assist with logistics, please register in advance November Song Shop (typeform.com)
The free, informal Song Shops feature Pittsburgh Opera's Resident Artists. Beginning at 12:00 PM on selected Saturdays of each month, October 2024–April 2025, these one-hour performances are free, fun, and open to everyone. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and bring a lunch. FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera provide a reception after each Song Shop concert. Doors open at 11:30AM.
Attracting about 200 people each month, these free performances feature Pittsburgh Opera's Resident Artists for one-hour concerts to help showcase upcoming productions during Pittsburgh Opera's 2024-2025 season.
Free Family-Friendly Concert
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This free performance takes place at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters, 2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip. It's free and open to everyone.
Doors open at 11:30 AM.
Please note that the Pittsburgh Opera garage is available only for handicapped parking, by reservation. Handicapped parking reservations must be made by 4 PM Friday, November 22.
For more information about this November 23 concert, please visit November Song Shop (pittsburghopera.org)
For more information about Pittsburgh Opera
Whether you're curious or just looking to take a little break while shopping in the Strip, please consider stopping by Pittsburgh Opera to enjoy their resident artists as they sing classics to give guests a little taste of opera.
And if you're relatively new to Meetup, this is a nice event to meet people in a very relaxed, convenient setting. Because the concert ends at 1 PM, your Saturday afternoon will still be open. Depending on the RSVPs, weather, and interests of the group, some people may go out for an optional lunch or walk around the Strip District.
Options for Spending Time After the Concert
- Lunch within a few blocks from the Pittsburgh Opera location.
- Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum (1212 Smallman Street)
Parking There are several websites with recommendations for parking in the Strip District, such as Strip District Neighbors | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania | Directions & Parking
The Strip District is readily accessible with PAT Buses 2, 54, 86, 87, 88, and 91 which have stops near the corner of 25th and Liberty which is directly across from the Pittsburgh Opera location.
- Light Up NightVarious Downtown Locations (Theater Square, Market Square, PPG Place, various art galleries), Pittsburgh, PA
Please join us for Light Up Night which traditionally kicks off the holiday season -- offering a one-day opportunity to get 50% off discount tickets to upcoming 2024-2025 performances throughout the Cultural District, such as Pittsburgh Symphony, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Pittsburgh CLO. Stay tuned for updates on the promo code which will be announced in late November. Please note that while you can order 50% off discount tickets by phone or by going online on November 23, you'll save even more with avoided ticket handling fees by stopping by the Theater Square Box Office, Heinz Hall Box Office, Pittsburgh Public Theater, and other downtown locations. Stay tuned for updates on the promo code which will be announced in late November.
Light Up Night festivities will include many bands (rock, jazz, holiday favorites) on outdoor stages in addition to the usual fireworks and holiday displays.
PARKING Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability.
Because Light Up Night will be very busy, many people use public transportation.
Stay tuned for updates based on the full schedule of festivities and weather forecast since Light Up Night consists of both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Carnegie Museum, Phipps Winter Flower Show, Cathedral Holiday Nationality RoomsCarnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA
Let's welcome some new members! And if you joined Meetup a while ago, this event brings lots of new people together and incorporates flexibility tailored to the interests of the group.
This event begins at the wonderful Café Carnegie (inside Carnegie Museum of Art) so people can socialize and get coffee/tea/wine/drink or quick lunch Please note that Café Carnegie does not require museum admission which makes it particularly suitable as we plan the rest of the afternoon.
Because we expect a large turnout for this event (although we'll have a better idea once we know the weather forecast, etc.), we'll incorporate some flexibility.
We realize that while some people may only have a few hours of free time, others may enjoy spending the afternoon or early evening checking out all of the exhibits or perhaps meeting for an optional dinner.
After we're done meeting/eating/drinking at Café Carnegie, we'll gauge of the interests of everyone and the possibility of smaller groups (perhaps 5-20+ people) exploring the following options from 12-5 PM or even later with optional dinner or Phipps Conservatory Winter Flower Show and Light Garden.
Option A -- Spend the afternoon inside the many galleries and exhibits of the Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Of note is that there will be a docent led tour at 1 PM for the Carnegie Museum of Art.This is also a chance to check out the annual displays of Carnegie Trees and Neapolitan Presepio. There will also be a screening of unique films at 2 PM
In addition, we expect at least 10 people will get into Carnegie Museums for free based on those in the group that have Carnegie Museums memberships that allow them to bring guests. For those that are interested, priority for free admission will be decided by the order of arrival and recognition of members that are relatively new to the group.
Option B -- Walk over to the nearby Phipps Conservatory Winter Flower Show and Light Garden However, advanced timed tickets are required, especially since Phipps usually sells out on weekends. For this reason, it is recommended that advanced timed tickets be ordered before 11/26 to minimize the chance of a sellout.
Because the Phipps Winter Light Garden is open from 5-11 PM, this also allows the possibility of combining Phipps with Option A, Option C, or Option D for a full afternoon and evening.
When possible, it is recommended people arrive in the afternoon to experience the incredible beauty of the Phipps indoor gardens as the lighting ambiance transitions from daylight to twilight to evening.
Option C -- Walk over to check out the beautiful holiday decorations of the 31 Nationality Rooms inside the Cathedral of Learning where there will be 2:30-4 PM docent led tour. There is also a 11 AM docent led tour for those that might be interested in doing this before meeting other people in the group later on, such as those attending the 1 PM docent tour (which begins next to the Carnegie Museum of Art Gift Shop).
Option D -- People can discuss if they'd to have lunch or dinner at a nearby restaurant such as The Porch in Schenley Plaza or one of the many restaurants along Craig Street, Forbes Avenue, etc.
In terms of Admission Charges, we'll see if anyone has memberships (e.g., Carnegie Museums, Phipps) which allow them to bring guests in for free. We expect at least 10 people will be able to get into Carnegie Museums for free and several more people for free at Phipps.
Parking The Carnegie Museum has plenty of parking which is conveniently located near the museum entrance at the corner of Forbes Ave & S. Craig Street. Here is a link with more info about parking and directions http://cmoa.org/visit/directions-maps-parking/
Stay Tuned for updates!
