SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS

LYRIC OPERA ANNOUNCES 2009 - 2010 SEASON OF AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN! Lyric Opera is also proud to announce the company will present San Diego soprano Priti Gandhi in her first ever solo recital as special event in our 2009-2010 season. “For less than the cost of one ticket at many other opera companies, you can purchase an entire subscription of four shows at Lyric Opera San Diego,” said General Director Leon Natker. “Adjusted for inflation, our ticket prices have not gone up in twenty years. In addition, we’re continuing our commitment to providing real value by inviting current subscribers can renew their subscription for the same price as they paid last season. Lyric Opera will work harder than ever to prove we’re the best live entertainment value in town.” The 31st season is filled with productions to delight audiences, accompanied by Lyric Opera’s own live orchestra and talented singers, and showcases the company’s many talents and its glorious Birch North Park Theatre. Proven classics by Cole Porter and Stephen Sondheim combine with Gilbert and Sullivan’s biggest hit and the company premiere of a classic fairy tale opera to provide non-stop entertainment for audiences of all ages. As if that weren’t enough, San Diego soprano Priti Gandhi returns to the company where she made her professional debut with a solo recital.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

ANYTHING GOES – Cole Porter
October 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2009
This Depression-era classic is filled with some of the greatest American songs ever written. Jimmy Ferraro (Sancho Panza from LOSD’s recent Man of La Mancha) returns as Public Enemy #13 in this comic romp across the high seas, featuring “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” “Friendship,” “It’s Delovely” and “Anything Goes”

HANSEL AND GRETEL – Engelbert Humperdinck
November 13, 15, 19, 21, 22, 2009
The holiday season starts on a high note for the whole family as a timeless children’s classic comes the Lyric Opera stage for the first time. General Director Leon Natker returns to the stage for the first time in two years to portray the evil Witch who cooks little children into gingerbread cookies.

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC – Stephen Sondheim
February 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2010
One of the great Broadway classics, A Little Night Music returns to our stage for the first time in 12 years with the full original orchestration and live orchestra. With a cast led by our Countess Maritza, Andrea Huber, A Little Night Music features some of the greatest songs written for Broadway: “A Weekend in the Country,” “Liaisons,” “In Praise of Women,” and of course, “Send in the Clowns.”

PRITI GANDHI IN RECITAL (A Special Event - not included in the season price)
March 6, 2010
One of the brightest young talents in the opera world, local soprano Priti Gandhi made her professional debut with Lyric Opera San Diego and has gone on to perform at opera houses all over North America and Europe. Accompanied by Nicolas Reveles at the piano, she returns to her home company for her first ever solo recital, filled with an eclectic selection of beautiful music from the world of opera, musical theatre, and art song.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE – Gilbert and Sullivan
March 26, 28, April 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2010
The season closes with one of the great masterpieces of our repertoire, The Pirates of Penzance. J. Sherwood Montgomery returns in one of his signature roles as Major General Stanley. Soft-hearted Pirates, cowardly Police, and lots of maidens in distress add up to a treat everyone will enjoy. Pirates is always a sell-out, so order your tickets early to be sure of getting the best seats available.

All programs and artists are subject to change without notice.

PURCHASING A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION Subscriptions are $108 to $188 for all four shows. $188 - Loge, $188 - Section 1, $168 - Section 2, $148 - Section 3, $128 - Section 4 - $108. Season subscribers will receive complimentary tickets to our Pre-Show lectures. Regular single tickets go on sale July 15 (except for Pirates of Penzance, which goes on sale October 15). Single ticket prices will range from $32 to $52. If you are interested in receiving a copy of new brochure call our Box Office at 619-239-8836 or e-mail us at boxoffice@lyricoperasandiego.org You can also download a pdf version of our order form and fax it to us at 619-231-0662. Our Box Office staff will then call you and help you through your order. If you get a drawing error message, be patient and it will load. We're working on the problem.