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Florida Grand Opera performances in Broward, Miami-Dade

For more than 80 years, Florida Grand Opera has been mesmerizing audiences with everything from madcap comedies to political thrillers and timeless romances. And this upcoming season, November-May, has some classic operas lined up.  

Tickets for all shows begin at:

$16 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
(opening night $21-up)

$21 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
All tickets available at fgo.org.

Two Venues:

The Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

The Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale.

Here is the upcoming lineup:

  • Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini and Buoso’s Ghost by Michael Ching. Jan. 28-31, 2023, at the Arsht Center, Miami; and Feb. 9-11 at the Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale. Click HERE for times and tickets.
  • Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. March 18-21, 2023, at the Arsht Center, Miami; and April 13-15 at the Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale. Click HERE for times and tickets.
  • The Barber of Seville. April 29-May 2, 2023, at the Arsht Center, Miami; and May 18-20 at the Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale. Click HERE for times and tickets.

Contact Florida Grand Opera at 800-741-1010 or ticket offices at the two venues.

The Casts:

Florida Grand Opera

Catalina Cuervo stars as Elisetta in El Matrimonio Secreto. (Photo: FGO)

Florida Grand Opera

Franco Pomponi is Gianni Schicchi and in Buoso’s Ghost. (Photo: FGO)

Florida Grand Opera

Toni Marie Palmertree stars in the title role of Tosca. (Photo: FGO)

Florida Grand Opera

Yoo Young-Kwan stars in the title role of The Barber of Seville. (Photo: FGO)

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