CINCINNATI OPERA
presentS
PRIDE NIGHT
FRIDAY, June 28, 2024
Music Hall | wilks studio
A celebration of LGBTQIA+ visibility and artistry featuring an “Opera is a Drag” retelling of La Traviata presented by Cincinnati Opera Young Professionals (COYP).
This year, in our continuing efforts to support the community and bring visibility to LGBTQIA+ issues, we are partnering with Caracole, an AIDS service organization that provides comprehensive HIV prevention, housing, and case management services. Half of all donations made towards this event will go to support Caracole in their mission to positively change lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
What can you expect?
Following the performance of Verdi's heartbreaking romance La Traviata, we’re transforming Wilks Studio at Music Hall into Flora’s Nightclub—think electric glow dance party, inspired by the fabulous Flora, Violetta’s friend and Parisian party-hound from La Traviata. Enjoy nibbles, festive drinks, and dance beats—plus, Cincinnati Opera Young Professionals present an Opera is a Drag moment with a fun, irreverent send-up of La Traviata featuring Molly Mormen as your host, Flora—along with some of our region’s favorite drag artists. Make a full night of it with tickets to Verdi’s La Traviata (included with sponsorships; hosts receive 20% off performance tickets) and see the show that made Julia Roberts cry in Pretty Woman! Or buy a Pride Night attendee ticket and join us for the party starting at 10:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. VIP Sponsor Cocktail Reception • Taft Suite
7:30 p.m. Verdi’s La Traviata • Springer Auditorium
10:30 p.m. Pride Night Party • Wilks Studio
11:15 p.m. COYP Opera is a Drag: La Traviata
How can you participate?
$750 Sponsor
Includes tickets for two (2) to:
Pre-show VIP Sponsor Reception in the exclusive Taft Suite
Verdi’s La Traviata in Springer Auditorium (preferred seating)
Post-show Pride Night party featuring Opera is a Drag in Wilks Studio
Six (6) drink tickets (distributed at the event)
$10 in singles to be used at your discretion
Recognition at the event and on webpage
$352 tax-deductible
$400 Sponsor
Includes tickets for two (2) to:
Pre-show VIP Sponsor Reception in the exclusive Taft Suite
Verdi’s La Traviata in Springer Auditorium
Post-show Pride Night party featuring Opera is a Drag in Wilks Studio
Four (4) drink tickets (distributed at the event)
$10 in singles to be used at your discretion
Recognition at the event and on webpage
$162 tax-deductible
$60 Host
Includes ticket for one (1) to:
Pride Night party featuring Opera is a Drag in Wilks Studio
One (1) drink ticket (distributed at the event)
$5 in singles to be used at your discretion
20% discount on tickets to Verdi’s La Traviata (promo code provided in email receipt)
$21 tax-deductible
$30 Attendee
Includes ticket for one (1) to:
One (1) ticket to Pride Night party featuring Opera is a Drag in Wilks Studio
One (1) drink ticket (distributed at the event)
Tickets for the performance of La Traviata at 7:30 p.m. in Springer Auditorium are on sale now. If you already have tickets for a different date, we're here to assist. Give us a call at 513-241-2742 (Mon.-Fri.; noon-5 p.m.), and we'll be happy to exchange them for you or assist you in donating them to an individual or community service organization.
What do I wear?
You can dress it up or dress it down—whatever makes you comfortable. You can also take inspiration from our 1920s-styled production of La Traviata…and have fun with it!
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scenes from pride 2023—What a fabulous evening!
If you would like to peruse the full gallery of photos and download for personal use, click below. We ask that you recognize and tag our photographer, Paige Pederzani, in any instances of social media use.