8 past events with the opera tag
0 upcoming events with this tagApr 19, 2024
Friday
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Spring Opera - Il Campanello di Notte and Suor Angelica
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the doorStudents: $5 in advance, $8 at the doorSeniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door For their Spring performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present two one-act operas: Donizetti’s Il Campanello di Notte and Puccini’s Suor Angelica. Il Campanello is a comedy and Suor Angelica is a tragedy. Get ready for a night of laughs and deep emotion as you experience these two classic tales!
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
Other Performances
This is the first of two performances. The second performance is at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Purchase options:
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance at the performance venue
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. This garage is free on weekends.
Apr 21, 2024
Sunday
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Spring Opera - Il Campanello di Notte and Suor Angelica
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door For their Spring performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present two one-act operas: Donizetti’s Il Campanello di Notte and Puccini’s Suor Angelica. Il Campanello is a comedy and Suor Angelica is a tragedy. Get ready for a night of laughs and deep emotion as you experience these two classic tales!
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.Other Performances
This is the second of two performances. The first performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Purchase options:
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance at the performance venue
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. This garage is free on weekends.
Feb 8, 2025
Saturday
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Now That's What I Call Opera! - Ball State Opera Theatre Gala
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance / $20 at the door Seniors: $15 in advance / $17 at the door BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance / $17 at the door Students: $5 in advance / $8 at the door 
About
The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents their ninth annual Opera Gala. The evening will feature School of Music faculty and students performing together. Drs. Gwinn, Narducci, and Truitt will take the stage alongside their students to perform a variety of works.
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director of opera Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
*Please note this performance is not available as a livestream.*
Program
To be announced.
Tickets
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
PRICES
- General Public: $18 in advance / $20 at the door
- Seniors: $15 in advance / $17 at the door
- BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance / $17 at the door
- Students: $5 in advance / $8 at the door
PURCHASE OPTIONS
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Parking in this garage is free on weekends.
Mar 23, 2025
Sunday
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Faculty Artist Series: Franklin Larey (piano) and Jon Truitt (voice)
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Program to include Songs of Travel and Old American Songs.
Learn more about Franklin Larey and Jon Truitt.
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. On weekdays, metered parking ($1/hr) is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free. This garage is free on weekends.
Nov 22, 2025
Saturday
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The Elixir of Love
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door 
About
For their fall performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present The Elixir of Love.
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Directed by Dr. Jon Truitt & Cara ChowningGaetano Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love is a charming romantic comedy set in a rustic Spanish village, where shy peasant Nemorino longs for the heart of the confident and clever Adina. Convinced that a magical potion will win her love, he buys a phony elixir from a traveling quack—only to find himself tangled in a web of rival suitors, misunderstandings, and unexpected fortune. With its delightful melodies, including the famous aria “Una furtiva lagrima,” this opera bubbles with humor, heart, and the magic of true love. Perfect for newcomers and aficionados alike, The Elixir of Love is a timeless tale of hope, charm, and serendipity.
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
Other Performances
This is the first of two performances. The second performance is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Purchase options:
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance at the performance venue
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Nov 23, 2025
Sunday
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The Elixir of Love
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door 
About
For their fall performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present The Elixir of Love.
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Directed by Dr. Jon Truitt & Cara ChowningGaetano Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love is a charming romantic comedy set in a rustic Spanish village, where shy peasant Nemorino longs for the heart of the confident and clever Adina. Convinced that a magical potion will win her love, he buys a phony elixir from a traveling quack—only to find himself tangled in a web of rival suitors, misunderstandings, and unexpected fortune. With its delightful melodies, including the famous aria “Una furtiva lagrima,” this opera bubbles with humor, heart, and the magic of true love. Perfect for newcomers and aficionados alike, The Elixir of Love is a timeless tale of hope, charm, and serendipity.
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
Other Performances
This is the second of two performances. The first performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Purchase options:
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance at the performance venue
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Apr 11, 2026
Saturday
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The Marriage of Figaro
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door 
About
For their spring performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present The Marriage of Figaro.
The Marriage of Figaro is set over a single "day of madness" (la folle journée) — Figaro’s wedding day. The curtain rises on Figaro and bride-to-be Susanna in the new room that their boss and the master of the house, the Count, has given them. Susanna reveals that the only reason the Count has made such a generous gift is to keep her nearby because he wants her for himself. Hijinks ensue, and Susanna, Figaro, and the Countess must find a way to stop the plotting Count.
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
Other Performances
This is the first of two performances. The second performance is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Purchase options:
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance at the performance venue
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. This garage is free on weekends.
Apr 12, 2026
Sunday
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The Marriage of Figaro
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door About
For their spring performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present The Marriage of Figaro.
The Marriage of Figaro is set over a single "day of madness" (la folle journée) — Figaro’s wedding day. The curtain rises on Figaro and bride-to-be Susanna in the new room that their boss and the master of the house, the Count, has given them. Susanna reveals that the only reason the Count has made such a generous gift is to keep her nearby because he wants her for himself. Hijinks ensue, and Susanna, Figaro, and the Countess must find a way to stop the plotting Count.
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
Other Performances
This is the second of two performances. The first performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Purchase options:
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance at the performance venue
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. This garage is free on weekends.
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