Mornings with Mary November
Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and step into the world of opera with our General and Artistic Director, Mary Birnbaum! Each month, Mary hosts a delightful and insightful virtual chat featuring special guests from the opera world—singers, directors, designers, and more. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the creative process and exciting previews of what’s in store for the 2026 Summer Festival. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just starting your journey, you won’t want to miss these lively conversations from the comfort of your own home! Email admin@operasaratoga.org to sign up!
La bohème: A Holiday Concert Experience
Celebrate the holidays with the original RENT — a story of young artists in love, from first blush to dying breath.
This holiday season, Opera Saratoga invites you to be swept away by the romance, laughter, and heartbreak of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, “La bohème.” In this special staged concert, the Skidmore Chorus and members of the Excelsior Vocal Ensemble joins forces with the most exciting rising stars from the Juilliard School and the Metropolitan Opera to bring to life the unforgettable arias, soaring ensembles, and rich choral moments that have enchanted audiences for generations. Single tickets available through Proctors starting at noon on Sept 23.
Set in the bustling streets and candlelit garrets of 19th-century Paris, “La bohème” follows a band of spirited young artists as they navigate friendship, love, and the fleeting beauty of youth. At the heart of the story is the tender romance between the poet Rodolfo and the delicate seamstress Mimì—a love as radiant as it is fragile. Their journey unfolds from a snowy Christmas Eve to the glow of Paris in spring, capturing the joys and sorrows of life with music that will lift your heart and stir your soul.
If the story sounds familiar, it may be because “La bohème” was the direct inspiration for Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award–winning musical “RENT”—proving that the passions, dreams, and struggles of young artists are as powerful today as they were over a century ago.
The cast includes Kayla Stein(The Juilliard School, Aspen Opera) as Mimì, Daniel O’Hearn (Alum of the Lindemann Program, Metropolitan Opera) as Rodolfo, Gregory Feldmann (Opernhaus Zürich) as Marcello , Shelén Hughes (Oper Frankfurt) as Musetta, Joseph Parrish (Salzburg Festspiele) as Schaunard, Carl Dupont (Opera Saratoga alum) as Colline and Andrew Burger (Excelsior Vocal Ensemble) as Alcindoro.
This festive concert will be music directed and accompanied on piano by Adam Nielsen and semi-staged by Opera Saratoga’s General and Artistic Director, Mary Birnbaum. The Skidmore Chorus, conducted by Floydd Ricketts and joined by members of the Excelsior Vocal Ensemble (Artistic Director Andrew Burger), rounds out the evening’s radiant sound.
When:
Friday, December 5, 7pm
Where:
Universal Preservation Hall
25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs 12866
Ticket information:
Single tickets are available to the public on Sept 23. For tickets visit Opera Saratoga Presents: La bohème - Universal Preservation Hall
Mornings with Mary January
Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and step into the world of opera with our General and Artistic Director, Mary Birnbaum! Each month, Mary hosts a delightful and insightful virtual chat featuring special guests from the opera world—singers, directors, designers, and more. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the creative process and exciting previews of what’s in store for the 2026 Summer Festival. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just starting your journey, you won’t want to miss these lively conversations from the comfort of your own home! Email admin@operasaratoga.org to sign up!
Mornings with Mary February
Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and step into the world of opera with our General and Artistic Director, Mary Birnbaum! Each month, Mary hosts a delightful and insightful virtual chat featuring special guests from the opera world—singers, directors, designers, and more. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the creative process and exciting previews of what’s in store for the 2026 Summer Festival. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just starting your journey, you won’t want to miss these lively conversations from the comfort of your own home! Email admin@operasaratoga.org to sign up!
Mornings with Mary March
Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and step into the world of opera with our General and Artistic Director, Mary Birnbaum! Each month, Mary hosts a delightful and insightful virtual chat featuring special guests from the opera world—singers, directors, designers, and more. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the creative process and exciting previews of what’s in store for the 2026 Summer Festival. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just starting your journey, you won’t want to miss these lively conversations from the comfort of your own home! Email admin@operasaratoga.org to sign up!
Mornings with Mary April
Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and step into the world of opera with our General and Artistic Director, Mary Birnbaum! Each month, Mary hosts a delightful and insightful virtual chat featuring special guests from the opera world—singers, directors, designers, and more. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the creative process and exciting previews of what’s in store for the 2026 Summer Festival. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just starting your journey, you won’t want to miss these lively conversations from the comfort of your own home! Email admin@operasaratoga.org to sign up!
Sip & Sing at Thirsy Owl Saratoga
You're invited to join Opera Saratoga for our second Sip & Sing, held at favorite Saratoga watering hole with delicious snacks: Thirsty Owl Saratoga!
WHEN: Thursday, October 16 from 5-6:30
WHAT: Cocktail party! Mingle and enjoy a beverage and snacks before listening to some amazing music from Maximillian Jansen, OS '23 (Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) and '24 (Guys and Dolls, Cosi fan tutte), Lauren Nash Silberstein, 2024 Opera Saratoga Education Tour Alumni (Katie The Strongest of the Strong) and Festival Artist '14 (The Magic Flute), Abbey Greene, and Lara Saldanha from Bard Vocal Arts.
PRICE: $55 in advance, $65 at the door.
**Space is limited — we highly encourage buying your tickets in advance.
TICKET INCLUDES: A welcome drink, delicious hors d'oeuvres and of course, music.
Full cash bar and more substantial food available.
Don't miss the chance to visit Thirsty Owl Saratoga— and hear 40 minutes of beautiful singing!
This event is part of a monthly series celebrating Opera Saratoga's 65th Anniversary. All of the evenings proceeds go to Opera Saratoga.
Get tickets at: Sip & Sing with Opera Saratoga at The Thirsty Owl Tickets, Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Mornings with Mary October
Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and step into the world of opera with our General and Artistic Director, Mary Birnbaum! Each month, Mary hosts a delightful and insightful virtual chat featuring special guests from the opera world—singers, directors, designers, and more. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the creative process and exciting previews of what’s in store for the 2026 Summer Festival. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just starting your journey, you won’t want to miss these lively conversations from the comfort of your own home! Email admin@operasaratoga.org to sign up!
Opera Happy Hour “Sip & Sing” at Standard fare
Our first Opera Happy Hour! “Sip and Sing” with us downtown at Standard Fare featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price and pianist Karen Becker. Tickets on sale soon!
9/11 Commemoration and Remembrance Ceremony
Opera Saratoga will join the City of Saratoga Springs for the 9/11 Commemoration and Remembrance Ceremony.
Please arrive by 8:15 am
Ceremony Begins Promptly at 8:30 a.m.
High Rock Park – 112 High Rock Avenue Saratoga Springs
At the Tempered by Memory Sculpture
Mornings with Mary September
Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and step into the world of opera with our General and Artistic Director, Mary Birnbaum! Each month, Mary hosts a delightful and insightful virtual chat featuring special guests from the opera world—singers, directors, designers, and more. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the creative process and exciting previews of what’s in store for the 2026 Summer Festival. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just starting your journey, you won’t want to miss these lively conversations from the comfort of your own home! Email admin@operasaratoga.org to sign up!
Saratoga Sing-IN
Visit: Sing In — Opera Saratoga
On June 24th at 7pm on the stage of Universal Preservation Hall, local singers will collaborate with Opera Saratoga Music Staff in an evening of music-making during Opera Saratoga's 64th annual summer season!
"After holding the first local auditions in at least 15 years, we found that the talent in the Capital district was undeniable." Says Opera Saratoga general and artistic director Mary Birnbaum, "This summer's festival was already planned but we wanted to figure out a way to honor and showcase our local singers. So we came up with the Saratoga Sing-in, a night full of arias sung by 16 invited Capital region singers accompanied by Opera Saratoga's pianists, culminating in a pop up community chorus led by Opera Saratoga's head of music staff, Laurie Rogers."
The pop up chorus will feature all of the singers and even the audience, who will be given the sheet music and pronunciation to a chorus from La Vie parisienne in advance so that audience and artists can join in.
For tickets, visit Proctors | Ticket Search Options
Family Show at Schuylerville Public Library
A free performance of our Family Show held at the Schuylerville Public Library.
To register for the event at the Schuylerville Library visit: Opera Saratoga: Family Performance - LibCal - Schuylerville Public Library
La Vie parisienne Opening Night
Opening night with special remarks by the Mayor of Saratoga Springs before the show.
Thirsty Owl Wine Pairings
$15 at the door
includes 4 wine pairings matched to performances from Opera Saratoga, including songs from La Vie parisienne.
Visit: https://www.thirstyowlsaratoga.com
