Opera Orlando
We present high-caliber, innovative productions, events, and education programs. It was from the latter of the three that Opera Orlando was forged.
In January 2016, Opera Orlando raised its banner with the goal of becoming the standard bearer for the art form in central Florida. The region had been well-served for over a half of a century by the Orlando Opera and then, in 2009, by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Florida Opera Theatre. Opera Orlando's spirit of collaboration, innovation, and community is truly what sets it apart. The company seeks to continue to collaborate dynamically throughout the region with other arts groups, performers, artists, and musicians. In addition, the Opera seeks to maintain and enhance its ongoing artistic partnerships with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orlando Ballet as all prepare for the opening of Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center in the spring of 2021. This will ensure the production of world-class, cutting edge, innovative presentations that will continue to attract and captivate diverse audiences within the community, nationally, and from around the world.
What a weekend!! Three performances and three standing ovations for MADAME BUTTERFLY reaching over 3,000 attendees for the first time in company history thanks to our added Saturday performance. AND a huge shout out to the incomparable YEAWON JUN whose performance was absolutely breathtaking as Cio-Cio San. 👘🦋👏
Many thanks to our entire cast, crew, orchestra, and most importanly ALL OF YOU for helping us break not only our attendance record but also our ticket sales record for a single production. Woohoo!!! Next up, join us for BRUNDIBAR | VEDEM in December and of course FLYING DUTCHMAN back at Steinmetz Hall in January.
https://operaorlando.org/calendar
See YOU at the Opera!
LAST CHANCE to see MADAME BUTTERFLY today at 2pm at Dr. Phillips Center with a powerhouse cast and the Orlando Phil in the pit!! 👏👏👏
Only a few seats remain, see you in Nagasaki at 2pm TODAY!!! Tickets here: https://operaorlando.org/butterfly26
10/04/2026
LAST CHANCE to see MADAME BUTTERFLY today at 2pm at Dr. Phillips Center. Audiences are raving!! 👏👏👏
“We were swept into Nagasaki through Puccini’s soaring music.” - Asia Trend Magazine
“Yeawon Jun’s voice descends from heaven with such beauty and power…” - new audience member
“The stage is like beautiful paintings coming to life in real time…” - first time opera goer
“Yeawon Jun and Isaac Hurtado captivate…” - Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel
“This was way better than the Met’s production… it was wonderful” - posted on Facebook (pretty gutsy😁😁😁)
A few $19 seats remain, see you in Nagasaki at 2pm TODAY!!! Tickets here: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/show/show-madame-butterfly-oo-tz6c-tz6c
Photos courtesy of Ashleigh Ann Gardner
“FANTASTIC!!!” 🤩🤩🤩 That’s what we like to hear!! Opening night was a great success and our fans are already coming back for more.
Come see MADAME BUTTERFLY this weekend at Dr. Phillips Center. Only TWO more performances left - this Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.!! Tickets at OperaOrlando.org/butterfly26 🦋
"Un Bel Di" live from opening night with the incomprable Yeawon Jun as Cio-Cio San. Only two more chances to hear and experience this in person tonight at 7:30pm and Sunday tomorrow at 2pm at Steinmetz Hall with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit. 🦋🦋🦋
Tickets start at just $19 but they are going fast!!! Tissues are highly recommended. 😭😭😭
https://operaorlando.org/butterfly26
10/03/2026
Plans tonight?? How about a Japanese wedding at MADAME BUTTERFLY? 🦋👰💒
Let's hear it for our amazing creative team - such an amazing review from Matt Palm at the Orlando sentinel:
"Scenic designer Grant Preisser displays his penchant for creating gorgeous imagery. Cherry blossoms cascade from the ceiling. Japanese lanterns, glowing a dusky pink, dot a long night of emotional waiting by Butterfly... so striking."
"Stage director Rebecca Herman has a knack for making scenes feel full of pent-up energy, a sensation given aural life by the strong playing of Puccini's lush score from the magnificent Orlando Philharmonic."
"Conductor Kalena Bovell displays emotional as well as physical grace in her direction. The famed Humming Chorus, with the orchestra in perfect sync with chorus master Nathan Cicero's singers, was particularly moving..."
Join us tonight at 7:30pm or tomorrow at 2pm. Tickets still available for just $19 here: https://operaorlando.org/butterfly26
Photos courtesy of Ashleigh Ann Gardner.
10/03/2026
What a crowd, what an opening night, what a review!!!! 📰👏😍
"Butterfly takes flight... the voices soared... a delight of emotional colors." - Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel.
Only two more chances to see this "tear-jerking tragedy" with a "beautifully presented Japanese aesthetic" and "gorgeous, eye-catching imagery including a devastating final tableau."
Saturday (tonight) at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm (limited seating available). Tickets start at just $19. Purchase yours here: https://operaorlando.org/butterfly26
Sung in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles as shown in the production photos courtesy of Ashleigh Ann Gardner.
AND check out the full review here: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/03/madame-butterfly-review-dr-phillips-center/
10/02/2026
Should I bring my kids to the Opera??? 👶🤱👼 Well, Cio-Cio San did, so... Why not? Bring the whole family to MADAME BUTTERFLY this weekend at Dr. Phillips Center, October 2, 3, and 4. Tickets start at just $19, I mean even Uncle Bonzo can afford that. 😅😂🤣
But hurry and purchase now before they are gone, Sunday is closing to selling out. Purchase here: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/
Don't just take our word for it...hear why you need to come see MADAME BUTTERFLY this weekend! 🦋
Between the voices, the sets, the costumes, and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit, what else do you need?!
Tickets are moving fast and they start at just $19!! MADAME BUTTERFLY is at Dr. Phillips Center October 2, 3, and 4 ONLY! Grab your tickets now at OperaOrlando.org/butterfly26
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