KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Everything you need to enjoy the show before, during, and after
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DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 10th. Doors to Chapman Music Hall open at 7:00 p.m., and the performance starts at 7:30 p.m.
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- Join Tulsa Opera Chorus Director Lyndon Meyer for a free and informative pre-show talk at 6:30 p.m. in Westby Hall, located on the second floor of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, just to the left of the Chapman Music Hall. Doors for the talk will open at 6:15 p.m. — simply follow the signs in the lobby when you arrive!
- Be sure to visit our lobby tables hosted by Magic City Books, Tulsa City-County Library’s Seed Library, and Tulsa Audubon Society for some fun and interactive activities.
- Capture the spirit of the evening with one of our many photo opportunities. If you share photos on social media, please tag us @TulsaOpera.
- If you pre-ordered a copy of Renée Fleming’s Music and Mind book, it will be ready for pick-up at the Magic City Books table. (If you haven’t ordered yours yet, there’s still time — click here!)
ANNOUNCING TULSA OPERA’S 2025-26 SEASON!
Get ready for our official season announcement! Stop by the Tulsa Opera information table to pick up a special piece of swag — and maybe a hint or two about the musical treasures to come. You’ll want to be in your seats in time for the curtain speech and the surprises that await!
DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR TREASURE! Be sure to stop by the marketing and engagement table in the lobby before the show to grab a piece of treasure! At intermission, you’ll be able to use it to claim one of several fun prizes. Please note that you can ONLY claim treasure before the show, and you can ONLY redeem your prize at intermission. Instructions for claiming your prize will be given at the show.
LENGTH: 90 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
LOCATION: Tulsa Performing Arts Center’s Chapman Music Hall | 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
DIRECTIONS: Please note: 3rd Street in front of the PAC will be closed from now through May 12, so plan ahead for alternative routes and extra travel time.
Enter through the south entrance on 3rd Street.
- The ticket office is in the lobby, along with concession stands, the bar, coat check, water fountains, and restrooms.
- An elevator is on the left side of the lobby — take it to either the Orchestra or Mezzanine level for your seats.
PARKING: Walking-distance parking is available at several locations, including:
- Directly east of TPAC at the intersection of Cincinnati Avenues and E. 2nd Street.
- 3 lots directly south of TPAC along Cincinnati and 3rd Street.
- Underground parking at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, accessible from 2nd Street.
These lots are not owned or operated by TPAC. Prices range from $6-$20 per vehicle.
The TPAC does not have valet parking. ADA-accessible doors covered by canopies are available at the 3rd St. entrance.
FOOD AND DRINK: The Tulsa PAC has a variety of snacks, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and water available for purchase.
- You may bring snacks, bottled soft drinks, and water with lids into the theater.
- Lidded drinks purchased on-site are allowed in the theater.
- Tulsa PAC concession stands are now fully cashless. Please bring a card or mobile payment for a seamless experience!
There are many restaurants within a short distance of the TPAC, including:
LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating is at the discretion of the ushers. If you arrive after the performance begins, you may be asked to wait to enter until an appropriate moment to minimize disruption to your fellow patrons and the artists on stage.
BE A TULSA OPERA HERO — DONATE YOUR UNUSED TICKETS!
If you know you won’t be able to make it to a show and can’t find a friend you’d like to gift with the beauty of opera, please consider making a quick phone call to our box office and donating your tickets back to the opera. We’ll be able to sell them to someone else, and you’ll not only help us out and make it possible for someone else to enjoy the show, but you can write off your donation on your taxes. To donate your unused tickets back to the opera, call our Box Office at 918.582.3133.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
DO I HAVE TO DRESS UP?
Opera in 2025 is “come as you are.” Sure, you’ll see some fancy outfits, especially on opening night, and if that’s your vibe, have fun with it! Otherwise, just wear what makes you feel good. In Tulsa, you’ll see everything from ballgowns to cowboy boots.
WILL I UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PERFORMERS ARE SINGING?
You don’t need to speak a foreign language to enjoy the opera! This performance in presented with supertitles — English translations projected above the stage. This performance is sung in several different languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, and English.
WHAT IF I NEED HELP WITH MY TICKETS?
You can call our box office at (918) 582-3133 from Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. On the day of the performance, you can also visit the Box Office at the theater 2 hours before the performance for live help from friendly staff at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS!
Find more helpful information here, or contact us at (918) 582-3133 Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.