Planning Your Opera Experience
Patron Amenities
Surcaps
English translations are projected above the stage for every performance.
Opera is Accessible
Assistive listening devices and audio description are available at the Music Hall coat room. Accessible seating is available by calling (513) 241-2742. A passenger elevator is located in the North Lobby.
Urgent Messages
To reach a patron during a performance, call (513) 744-3270 (coat room) or (513) 744-3240 (security desk) and leave a message. The patron will be contacted at the earliest opportunity. Important advice: Please leave your section, row, and seat number(s) with anyone who may need to contact you.
Taxi Service
Taxi service may be reserved by placing a request before the show or during intermission with the concierge in the Music Hall coat room.
Late Seating
Performances begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. (3 p.m. for Sunday matinees). Latecomers must wait to be seated until the appropriate interval. Opera Insights Pre-Performance Lectures end
Opera Insights Pre-Performance Lectures
Overviews and insights into the evening’s opera are presented by The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director Evans Mirageas. Opera Insights take place at 6:30 p.m. (2 p.m. for Sunday matinees).
Preferred Hotel
Cincinnati Opera recommends the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel. Cincinnati Opera patrons are eligible to receive a special rate of $129 plus tax (valid for June-July 2012, based on availability).
A block of rooms has been reserved for each 2012 performance date. To book, please call 1-800-HILTONS and use the group code listed below, or click on the link to go directly to the booking page.
Pagliacci | Gianni Schicchi • June 14, 2012 • Group code: COP
Pagliacci | Gianni Schicchi • June 16, 2012 • Group code: COG
Porgy and Bess • June 28, 2012 • Group code: CPB
Porgy and Bess • June 30, 2012 • Group code: CPO
Porgy and Bess • July 6, 2012 • Group code: CBP
Porgy and Bess • July 8, 2012 • Group code: CPE
María de Buenos Aires • July 25, 2012 • Group code: COM
La Traviata • July 26, 2012 • Group code: COL
María de Buenos Aires • July 27, 2012 • Group code: COD
La Traviata • July 28, 2012 • Group code: COT
If the block of rooms has been filled, please visit www.hilton.com or call 1-800-HILTONS and give the Cincinnati Opera Corporate Account Number, which is N1360648. The special rate of $129 will apply based on availability.
Dining
Snack Time
A selection of sandwiches and snacks are available at the North Lobby bar.
Downtown Dining Recommendations
For a detailed list of a downtown Cincinnati restaurants, cafes and bars, please visit www.downtowncincinnati.com.
