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"The Apartment" (1960) August 29th - 7 PM

 Insurance 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

"The Last Picture Show" (1971) September 12th - 7 PM

 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 

"Beetlejuice" (1988) October 3rd - 7 PM

 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

How about a sunday afternoon opera!

"Starstruck" - Gene Kelly's Love Letter to Ballet - August 31st - 1:30 PM

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 

Verdi's "Otello" - September 28th - 1:30 PM

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

Special events for 2025 - 2026 - Save the date!

November 12, 2025 Wednesday

On Stage Concert

5pm

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8:30pm

The Sarasota Concert House

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November 12, 2025 Wednesday

On Stage Concert

Delicious appetizers, wonderful music and dessert and champagne.

What more could you want for a wonderful evening!.

5pm

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8:30pm

The Sarasota Concert House

February 8, 2026 Sunday

Stars of Tomorrow Concert

1pm

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3pm

SCF Neal Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th Street West in Bradenton, FL

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February 8, 2026 Sunday

Stars of Tomorrow Concert

We invite you to listen to our wonderful apprentices.   A beautiful afternoon of excellent singing.   Call the box office for tickets:  941-...

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1pm

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3pm

SCF Neal Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th Street West in Bradenton, FL

February 26, 2026 Thursday

MOG Fashion Show

11am

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1:30pm

Lakewood Ranch Country Club - 7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

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February 26, 2026 Thursday

MOG Fashion Show

A lovely luncheon, beautiful clothes, and excellent music.   

11am

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1:30pm

Lakewood Ranch Country Club - 7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Discover the Beauty of Manatee Opera Guild Opera

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

There's nothing quite like the energy and excitement of a live opera performance. Join us for an evening of music, spectacle, and drama.

A Feast for the Senses

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

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.

Accessible to All

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

A Tradition of Excellence

We believe that opera should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer affordable ticket prices and accommodations for those with disabilities.

A Tradition of Excellence

A Tradition of Excellence

A Tradition of Excellence

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.

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A Tradition of Excellence

Support the Arts

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.


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