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DownloadInsurance worker C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) lends his Upper West Side apartment to company bosses to use for extramarital affairs. When his manager Mr. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray) begins using Baxter's apartment in exchange for promoting him, Baxter is disappointed to learn that Sheldrake's mistress is Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), the elevator girl at work whom Baxter is interested in himself. Soon Baxter must decide between the girl he loves and the advancement of his career. 1960 Run Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Purchase Tickets
High school seniors and best friends, Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges), live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating local beauty, Jacy (Cybill Shepherd), while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife, Ruth (Cloris Leachman). As graduation nears, both boys contemplate their futures. While Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business, each boy struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else. 1971 Run Time: 1 hour 58 minutes Purchase Tickets
After Barbara and Adam Maitland die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice, a rambunctious spirit whose help quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia. 1988 Run Time: 1 hour 32 minutes Purchase Tickets
Inspired by Gene Kelly’s iconic work in Hollywood, Starstruck, winner of the 2022 Best Dance Film Award at the National Dance Awards, brings an immersive, theatrical experience, in which audiences around the world can escape with us to the glamour and grace of Paris, 1960. One of the first choreographers to bring the ‘American style’ to Europe, the legendary Gene Kelly was invited to create an original work for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1960. His jazzy, joyful Pas de Dieux was highly acclaimed at the time as ‘a breath of fresh air’ but has been rarely performed since. It has now been given a new set of wings for its life on stage and screen. In collaboration with Kelly’s widow, Patricia Ward Kelly, Scottish Ballet’s CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson and designer Lez Brotherston (The Snow Queen, The Secret Theatre) have lovingly revived the original ballet and added a delightful new twist. You’ll be transported into the world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align.
The Star Ballerina / Aphrodite - Sophie Martin Choreographer / Zeus - Christopher Harrison Pianist / Eros - Bruno Micchiardi Sweetheart Woman / Girl with Ponytail - Roseanna Leney Stagehand - Nicholas Shoesmith Run Time: 1 hour Purchase Tickets
Otello is Verdi’s final tragedy. After astonishing productivity in his early career, the composer slowed in later life; more than fifteen years separate Otello and its predecessor, Aida, although Verdi revised his earlier works Simon Boccanegra and Don Carlo in the interim. He was lured out of retirement by the composer and librettist Arrigo Boito, who tempted him with a proposal that was very close to Verdi’s heart: Shakespeare’s Othello. Boito adapted the libretto from Shakespeare’s play, with much intervention from Verdi. As the latest utterance from the master of Italian opera, the 1887 premiere was an instant success – but, more than that, Otello has been an important part of the international opera repertory ever since.
Jonas Kaufmann and Marco Vratogna sing 'Si, pel ciel marmoreo giuro' from Verdi's Otello in Keith Warner's production. Run Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Purchase Tickets
SCF Neal Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th Street West in Bradenton, FL
We invite you to listen to our wonderful apprentices. A beautiful afternoon of excellent singing. Call the box office for tickets: 941-...
SCF Neal Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th Street West in Bradenton, FL
Lakewood Ranch Country Club - 7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
A lovely luncheon, beautiful clothes, and excellent music.
Lakewood Ranch Country Club - 7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
There's nothing quite like the energy and excitement of a live opera performance. Join us for an evening of music, spectacle, and drama.
At Manatee Opera Guild Opera, we believe that opera should be a multisensory experience. That's why we incorporate stunning visuals, costumes, and set design into every show.
We believe that opera should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer affordable ticket prices and accommodations for those with disabilities.
For over forty years, Manatee Opera Guild Opera has been a cultural cornerstone of our community. Join us as we continue to celebrate this rich tradition. For a nominal dues fee, you will enjoy the fellowship of opera and music fans, and enjoy talented singers from the Sarasota Opera Association and most of our meetings. We also have an optional, delicious luncheon following the business meetings.
By attending a Manatee Opera Guild Opera production, you're not only enjoying a world-class performance, you're also supporting the arts in our community. Consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor.