Opera to Go!

(En Español)
Photo by Lorella Cobb
Experience high-energy opera, presented by HGOco at your school, library or community center in a fully-staged, 45-minute performance.  Less than $2 per student.  Shows available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Teachers receive a study guide in advance.

To schedule an Opera to Go! performance, download an ORDER FORM, and email or fax it back to us!

1 performance $450 / 2 performances of same opera back-to-back $700
Maximum audience capacity is 300. Mileage charge for sites 35+ miles outside downtown Houston.

INFORMATION: ksmith@houstongrandopera.org or 713-546-0231

Spring Tours begin January 25, 2010

  

Cinderella in Spain / Cenicienta en España 

Composer: Mary Carol Warwick     Libretto: Kate Pogue

For Elementary and Middle Schools.  Available Jan 25 - May 28, 2010
Glass slippers, pumpkins and magical transformations...don't miss the allergy-prone fairy
godmother and an unusual pair of evil stepsisters!  In English and Spanish.

 
Public Performances
May 3 - 7, 2010
Miller Outdoor Theatre

A Way Home
11:00 AM daily
Free admission
May 13 - 15, 2010
Heinen Theatre - HCC
All tickets $5

Cinderella / Cenicienta
9:30 AM daily

A Way Home
11:15 AM daily

May 16, 2010
Cinderella / Cenicienta
2:00 PM Sunday only

TICKET ORDER FORM

  

A Way Home - an Opera to Go! world premiere

Composer: Ethan Frederick Greene     Libretto: Irene Keliher

For Middle and High Schools.  Available March 15, 2010 - May 28, 2010
Gracie and her father travel from Houston to Mexico to scatter her mother's ashes.  The spirit of Gracie's mother helps guide them on their epic journey.  In English and Spanish.

HGO's 40th world premiere, created in conjunction with Song of Houston's Mexico 2010.

 

Fall Tours: October 5 - December 18, 2009

Hansel and Gretel

Composer:  Engelbert Humperdinck     Adaptation: Kate Pogue

For Elementary and Middle Schools.  This beloved fairy tale, full of magic and musical mischief, takes us to a world with gingerbread houses and not-so-nice little old ladies.  In English.

How Nanita Learned to Make Flan

Composer: Enrique Gonzalez-Medina     Libretto: Campbell Geeslin

For Elementary and Middle Schools.  Nanita makes a pair of shoes that magically transport her far away from home.  With the help of an Old Woman and parrot, she returns home and learns the secret of making delicious flan.

 


Target Presents Opera to Go!

Lead Supporters

      

Opera to Go! performers are Artists in Residence at
Houston Community College, Central Campus