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ACCESS.OPERA
Young professionals and students gain Access to the Detroit Opera House’s world-class opera and dance.
Access members receive:
- Main-floor seats to select opera and dance productions for over 50% off
- A complimentary specialty drink at an exclusive post-performance reception
- A chance to meet members of the cast!
Access is the perfect opportunity for opera and dance fans, as well as those who want to give it a try for the first time.
How does it work?
Young Professionals ages 18–40 can try two opera or dance performances for only $25 each, a savings of over 50%! After your first two events, tickets are $30 with a subscription or $40 for single tickets.
Students with a valid ID can always attend Access events for $25!
Why Subscribe?
To subscribe, simply choose two or more events and receive the special subscription price of $30 per ticket. You can subscribe at any time.
- Guaranteed Seats
- Many Access events sell out. Subscribing guarantees your tickets before they go on sale to everyone else.
- Save Money
- After you’ve used your two $25 trial tickets, if you like what you see, you can continue to purchase Access single tickets for $40. Access subscription tickets are only $30—another 25% off!
2012-13 Access Events
Subscriptions are available any time. Single ticket on-sale dates are listed in parentheses.
OPERA
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Wednesday, Oct. 17
(On sale Oct. 3)
JULIUS CAESAR
Wednesday, Nov. 14
(On sale Oct. 31)
FIDELIO
Wednesday, April 17
(On sale April 3)
AIDA
Wednesday, May 15
(On sale May 1)
DANCE
NEW YORK CITY BALLET MOVES
Saturday, Oct. 27
(On sale Oct. 15)
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
Friday, Feb. 1
(On sale Jan. 18)
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
Thursday, March 21
(On sale March 7)
To Purchase Access tickets or subscriptions, call the Detroit Opera House ticket office at 313-237-SING or email fburgess@motopera.org.
All Access tickets are held at will-call for pickup. A valid photo ID is required (valid student ID for student tickets). Limit two tickets per person, per event; guests must be 18–40.
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LONG DISTANCE
As a special "thank you" to our many visitors who travel more than 80 miles one way to attend an opera or dance performance, the Michigan Opera Theatre invites commuting guests to take an additional 10% off the already discounted price of a subscription. This offer is only valid for subscription tickets. Please call 313-237-7464 for more information.
STUDENT/SENIOR DRESS REHEARSALS
Student and senior dress rehearsals are a cost-effective way for student and senior groups to attend opera and dance performances at the Detroit Opera House. These special dress rehearsals of full Michigan Opera Theatre productions are available to student groups for $10 per student and to senior groups for $25 per senior.
UPCOMING DRESS REHEARSALS
Opera
Aida
The Happy Prince [Children's Chorus production]
Dance
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble: Red, Hot & Blue
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
To purchase tickets for your student or senior group, call 313-965-4631 or email kimg@motopera.org.
What is a group?
A "group" consists of ten (10) or more individuals. Tickets must be purchased 24 hours prior to the performance/dress rehearsal date.
Group prices:
Student admission price: $10.00
Senior admission price: $25.00
What is a non-group?
A "non-group" consists of less than ten (10) individuals. Non-group admission may be purchased to any 2012-13 student/senior performance and dress rehearsals for a price of $35.00 per person the day of the performance only.
Please consider the following before purchasing:
- Cash or company-check transactions only
- No advance purchases allowed
- All cast, repertory and schedules are subject to change
- No refunds or exchanges
Parking
Parking is available at the new Opera House Parking Center with entrances on both John R. and Grand River.
Bus Parking
Buses are to disembark passengers at the Madison Ave. entrance to the Detroit Opera House. Each bus will be greeted by an Opera House staff member and assigned a bus number and parking location. Please remember your bus number, as that number will be used to dismiss groups at the end of the performance.
Purchase by phone, email or USPS
To purchase student/senior dress rehearsal tickets, contact Kim Gray at 313-965-4631 or email kimg@motopera.org. To order tickets by mail, download and print the mail-in order form. (pdf)
Sign up here to receive email updates on Group Discounts. On page two of the signup form, select the box marked "Group Discounts."
PERFORMANCE DAY DISCOUNTS
Performance Day Discounts (students & seniors)
Student and senior discount tickets are decided per show, per day, based upon availability. Should discounted tickets become available, they will go on sale 90 minutes prior to show time.
Seniors: Must have Valid ID for one discounted ticket per Senior (62 and up)
Students: Must have picture school ID for up to two discounted tickets.
MATINEE DISCOVERY SERIES
At just $20 per performance per ticket, our Matinee Discovery Series is the affordable way to introduce your family to live music and dance!
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Alvin Ailey American Dance
The Happy Prince
SERIES X
$120 – FIRST TIMER’S MINI-SUBSCRIPTION TO THE OPERA!
Becoming a subscriber for the first time is a big decision. So, to make it easier on you (and your wallet), a special subscription for first-time subscribers is now available on Wednesday evenings. Series X was developed specifically for new opera subscribers. First-timers enjoy a savings of 60% off the price of single tickets and all the benefits that a subscriber receives.
Here’s how it works: select the three operas of your choice and you can sit in the Orchestra section of the theater for less than $45 per opera! This special subscription is available only to first-time subscribers.
A limited number of tickets for Series X are available. Please call 313-237-7464 for more information.
GROUP DISCOUNTS
Bring your group to any opera or dance, and save up to 25%!
Opera
- The Barber of Seville
- Julius Caesar
- Fidelio
- Aida
Dance
- New York City Ballet, Moves
- BalletMet Columbus, The Nutcracker
- Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Red, Hot & Blue
- Dance Theatre of Harlem
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A "group" consists of 15 or more people, attending the same performance on the same day and time, seated in the same price class. Groups may receive a discount of up to 25% off opera and dance performances. Policies and discounts may vary according to availability.
For more information or to place an order, call Kim Gray at 313-965-4631 or email kimg@motopera.org.
Complete Info, Shows & Times for this Special Program
