As cases of COVID-19 have continued to climb throughout the state,
the New Orleans Opera has made the
difficult decision to postpone the start of their season.
"We must proceed with everyone's well-being and safety as the
topmost priority," said both Robert Lyall, the general and artistic director,
and Clare Burovac, the general director-designate, in a press release.
Instead of its previous goal of opening in the coming fall, the
2020-2021 season is now set to begin in January of 2021—barring any conflicting
governmental decisions.
While the opera's previous repertory will remain the same, though
slightly condensed, to accommodate the scheduling changes, all productions are
now set to be performed at the Mahalia
Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
Here is the newly updated timetable of performances:
Beethoven's FIDELIO -
Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16, 2021
Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE - Friday, March 19 and Sunday, March
21, 2021
Gershwin's PORGY & BESS - Friday, April 30 and Sunday, May
2, 2021
Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY - Friday, May 21 and Sunday, May
23, 2021
For those who have already purchased a season subscription, your
tickets will transfer. If you are unable to attend on the new date, call the box
office at (504) 529-3000 or email at boxoffice@neworleansopera.org.
And for those who are still hoping to attend live opera,
early-bird pricing has been extended through November 1.
