Ash Lawn Opera Kicks Off 2009 Season!
MID SUMMER EVE – Sunday, June 28, 6:00pm
The Ash Lawn Opera Festival Guild will hold its annual Mid Summer Eve celebration on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at The Greencroft Club, located on 250 West. This festive event will provide participants with an exciting preview of the 2009 summer season, which features productions of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot. For the first time, performances will be held at The Paramount Theater on the Downtown Mall.
Mid Summer Eve will start at 6 p.m. with a wine reception, followed by a seated dinner and performances by the Festival principal singers, including soprano Elizabeth Caballero. Ms. Caballero will perform this summer in the role of Countess Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro. She has appeared this season with the Seattle Opera and the Nashville Opera. Future engagements include her debut in the Metropolitan Opera as Frasquita in their new production of Carmen.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a summer evening of wine, delicious food and outstanding musical performances. For more information about Mid Summer Eve, please call the Ash Lawn Opera Festival Office at 434.293.4500.
UNDER THE MARQUEE – Friday, June 26, 5:00pm
Please stop by the entrance to The Paramount Theater at 5:00pm on Friday, June 26 and help the Ash Lawn Opera Festival celebrate its move to The Paramount Theater. Cake will be provided for all, and several of this season’s Festival singers will perform. Kick off your summer weekend in a lively fashion!
GALA CELEBRATION – Friday, July 3
To celebrate the Ash Lawn Opera Opening Night at The Paramount Theater on Friday, July 3, all ticket holders for that evening’s production of Camelot are invited to a complimentary gala immediately following the performance. Purchase tickets online or visit or call the Paramount Box Office at 434.979.1333. Start the season with a memorable evening of familiar songs and help celebrate Ash Lawn Opera at The Paramount!
