Student Dress Rehearsals

Let your students the experience the power, beauty and grandeur of live opera by bringing them to a Student Matinee! We invite you and your students between grades 6-12 and college to attend a Student Dress Rehearsal. Every production is fully staged with soloists, chorus and orchestra, and takes place at the Ordway Center. All rehearsals have English captions projected above the stage.

Tip: Prepare your students by using an Opera Box!

What performances are being offered?
The Abduction from the Seraglio (Mozart)

All Aboard the Orient Express!

Thursday, October 30, 2008 7:30pm

The Barber of Seville (Rossini)

Figaro, Figaro, Figarooooooooooo!

Friday, April 10, 2009 11:00am

How much are tickets?
Only $9.00! Buses park free near the theater. There are no complimentary tickets. 

Where do the performances happen?
All performances are at Ordway Center, 345 Washington Street, St. Paul.

How do I get tickets?
Starting September 2, 2008 call 612-333-6669 (1-800-676-6737, ext. 573).

Please note there is a 5:1 student/teacher ratio to buy tickets.

For every five students, educators will be allowed to purchase one ticket

Educator Discount

If a student matinee doesn't fit into your schedule, attend a regular subscription performance using the Educator Discount of 50% off regular ticket prices. This offer, for groups of 10 or more (one teacher/ten students), is based on availability. This is a great way to secure your seats to performances that will definitely sell out. 

Call the Minnesota Opera Box Office at 612.333.6669 to order tickets or for more information.      

Call early as seating is very limited!

Student Matinees are supported in part by the Anna M. Heilmaier Charitable Foundation and the Twin Cities Opera Guild