Sarasota Opera House
About the Business
The Sarasota Opera House is a historic and cultural landmark located in the heart of Sarasota, Florida. This iconic institution has been entertaining audiences with world-class opera performances since its opening in 1926. The stunning architecture and elegant interior of the Opera House make it a must-visit tourist attraction for those visiting the area. With a diverse program of operas, concerts, and events, the Sarasota Opera House offers a unique and unforgettable experience for all music and culture enthusiasts. Come and immerse yourself in the beauty and grandeur of this beloved institution located at 61 North Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota.
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Location & Phone number
61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"An artistic treasure. First rate orchestra, chorus, singers, productions, etc. One of the very few opera companies that present authentic opera, that has not been corrupted by regietheater. As long as Sarasota Opera retains it's high standard of artistic integrity, there is hope for the Art form."
"I went to see Ernani, by Verdi. I loved it! To be such a small opera house, the production was amazing, especially the music (orchestra and singers) and costumes, not so much the stage scenery. The building is beautiful, with an elegant Spanish style and some Italian reminiscence, like the garden. All together, it was a true pleasure."
"Such a beautiful opera house! The building itself is fabulous. The show that we saw was amazing! It was a full house!"
"The opera house was opened in 1926. The city’s population is 54,842 population (2020 census), which 77.7% are white, 2.1% Asian. The donors. Great Neck, with population of 40,000, its public high school puts out a full production of an opera every year. Comparing to GN, Sarasota’s down town is decidedly livelier and busier. Update. We went the following week Feb 28, for Don Giovanni. Again decent production - They added some suer-nature element to it and injected little humor – Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro at one point – I thought it’s well done. Again, the opera house’s balcony section is very HOT. During the only intermission, I asked one elderly male usher if the opera house knew they need to provide more air conditioning. He said, “I think they’ve problem this morning …” “Really? I was here last Tuesday and it was HOT.” He looked pathetic. I felt sorry for him … I don’t want to give hard time to any staff that provide service to us but I hate to be lied to. If their house is too old to have adequate a/c, just say so. We’re reasonable. The production of this 1904 Puccini’s is very decent. The set is bit busy. Not sure getting a little boy is a good idea. I don’t see any up side of having him. The opera runs well into 10:30 and he’s missing his bed time. The singers made curtain call after every act. Gosh, they sure do love to hear applauses. The singers. Soprano Raquel González from Kansas is pretty good, who has performed with the NYPhil in Beethoven’s 9th symphony @ Avery Fisher Hall, which meant pre 2015 (now David Geffen Hall). The audience: omg, they’re so noisy. Candy wrappers, dropped phones, whispering, … like a circus or at baseball game."
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