How to See Opera in Los Angeles

Most tourists associate Los Angeles with big screen glitz and glamour. Travelers are often amazed at the city's quality theatrical performances, including classic plays and opera. If you are looking for an unconventional Los Angeles experience, arrange for tickets to one of the area's opera theaters.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Season schedule for Los Angeles theaters

1. Attend opera shows at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The theater company LA Opera puts on 10 to 12 shows each season for nationally touring groups. This company is the dominant force in Los Angeles opera and provides a Broadway experience on the West Coast.
2. Support small operatic performances while you are in Los Angeles. Groups like the Repertory Opera Company of Los Angeles put on a small number of shows each season at family-friendly prices. These groups differ from LA Opera because they receive smaller grants and donations within the community.
3. View a mixture of traditional and unorthodox opera by attending the Hermosa Beach Playhouse Theater. This theater is the home to Contemporary Opera Los Angeles, a small opera group that put on a variety of shows during their season. You can see operas like the Nutcracker or Ivanhoe next to the work of rising West Coast playwrights.
4. Check schedules for university opera performances in the Los Angeles area. You can see student performances at Loyola Marymount University, University of Southern California and other schools within minutes of downtown Los Angeles.
5. Subscribe for a season pass to your favorite Los Angeles theater to save on ticket prices. Theater companies utilize subscription services that allow you to choose a certain genre of performance or select a variety to get acquainted with fine arts on the West Coast.
6. Take advantage of discounts meant for university students if you are currently enrolled in an area school. Opera companies and performance centers try to promote fine arts throughout the community with reduced ticket prices for specific groups. You can contact the Student Life department at your school or the box office at your local theater to see opera at a reasonable price.

Tips & Warnings

• Save on the price of individual tickets to Los Angeles opera performances with group rates. Major opera companies like the LA Opera encourage families, friends and reunion groups to attend performances by decreasing tickets for groups over a certain size. Most theaters require advanced notice in order to receive a group rate.

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