Black Community Leaders’ Night Out

Minnesota Opera invites you to a Black Community Leaders’ Night Out at 6PM on Thursday, May 8
for Rossini’s comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville starring South African Tenor Lunga Eric Hallam and Kenyan American Bass John Mburu.   

Hosted by MN Board Members. 

Gather for an evening of some of the most recognizable music in opera, wine and networking at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.  Whether you’re an opera lover or just “opera curious,” this will be a unique night out to experience Minnesota Opera, network, and connect. 

Register using this link or the button below for 40% off performance tickets,
which include the pre-show gathering and a drink voucher.  

Please Note:
If you have already purchased tickets to The Barber of Seville and would like to attend this pre-show event,
please contact Patron Services at 612-333-6669 (M-F, 10am-5pm) or [email protected] to let us know you will be attending the pre-show lecture and exchange your performance date if necessary. 

Details

WHEN

Thursday, May 8 at 6pm

WHERE

The reception will take place on the third-floor balcony of The Ordway Center for Performing Arts in St. Paul, MN.  

Timeline

6pm
Pre-show reception
Each ticket includes a drink voucher and light bites. 
6:30pm
Opera Insights lecture about The Barber of Seville (Optional)
7pm 
Remarks
7:30pm
Showtime
 

Featured Performers

In the event you experience any issue applying your discount code to purchase tickets, please contact Patron Services at 612-333-6669 or by email for assistance before placing your order. We will be happy to help! 


The Barber of Seville
May 3 – 18, 2025

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