Experience theatrical magic like no other and witness the magnificent “Iolanthe” with Opera Naples’ Summer Youth Program this July at the Saint John the Shareal Evangelist Catholic Church! Enjoy a captivating story filled with comedy, romance, and catchy musical numbers presented by some city’s most talented young performers. Get tickets for this unique opportunity now and help support Opera Naples’ acclaimed Sumer Program.
Opera Naples, one of Naples’ premier performing arts organizations, proudly presents W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s beloved operetta, “Iolanthe,” featuring talented students from its Summer Youth Program. Directed by the esteemed Robin Frank, Opera Naples’ Director of Education, and Louis Dall’Ava, a renowned Gilbert and Sullivan performer and director, this event is not to be missed! Performances will be held at 7 p.m., July 22, and 2 p.m., July 23, at the Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church at the Pulte Life Center in Naples.
Witness the magical story of Iolanthe, a fairy who challenges a law punishable by death for her son’s wish to marry a mortal. Enjoy a captivating night of comedy, romance, and memorable musical numbers that made Gilbert and Sullivan household names. Student tickets are available for $10, adult tickets are $18, and a family four-pack for two adults and two students is available for $50. Take your chance to experience this timeless production!
Purchase your tickets online at OperaNaples.org and support the 2023 Opera Naples Summer Program, generously funded by the J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc., Liz and Ed Freher, Sandra and James Lafond, Thelma, and Bud Negley, Jacqueline and William Mears, Mary Jane and Robert Oliveira, and Jennifer Richardson.
Since its inception, Opera Naples has been an artistic powerhouse, presenting high-quality opera productions and concerts featuring prominent international performers and directors. Well-known grand operas such as “La Bohème,” “Carmen,” “Faust,” “La Traviata,” “Madama Butterfly,” “Rigoletto,” “Tosca” and more have been proudly presented by this company. As an advocate of community service and education outreach, they have introduced opera to over 60,000 children through various programs, including in-school programs and performances in Lee and Collier counties, the Resident Artists Program, and Summer Youth Program. Furthermore, Opera Naples is committed to nurturing the region’s promising young talent through their own Opera Naples Academy, led by a faculty of renowned opera luminaries who offer an immersive vocal instruction program, lectures, and masterclasses. With local, regional, and state government support, Opera Naples is proud to be a leading force in the arts and culture scene of Southwest Florida.
In conclusion, Opera Naples’ Summer Youth Program is set to put on a fantastic show this summer with the magical production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Iolanthe.” Student tickets for this timeless classic are available for a budget-friendly $10 and adult tickets at $18, while families of four can get a four-pack for $50. The generous support of contributing organizations such as the J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc., Liz and Ed Freher, Sandra and James Lafond, Thelma and Bud Negley, Jacqueline and William Mears, Mary Jane and Robert Oliveira, and Jennifer Richardson has made this show possible. So come out and celebrate the unique talents of the Naples performing arts, using your tickets today!
