Special project: GRAND OPERA

PUCCINI’S TOSCA

Puccini’s Tosca is a heart-pounding thriller of love, power, and betrayal—and this fall, OperaDelaware is joining forces with Opera Baltimore to bring it to life in a bold regional co-production. With performances in both Wilmington and Baltimore, audiences will have twice the opportunity to experience this unforgettable masterpiece performed by a world-class cast.

Tosca is opera at its most gripping: political drama meets telenovela, bursting with intrigue, passion, jealousy, and sacrifice. Your Special Projects support will help us deliver a production worthy of Puccini’s genius and expand our reach across state lines.

THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE: A GLORIOUSLY INTIMATE SETTING FOR LARGER-THAN-LIFE OPERA

Experience the thrill of grand opera with full orchestra in the intimate, jewel-box setting of The Grand Opera House—where every note, glance, and gesture is larger than life yet breathtakingly close.

With world-class voices, stirring drama, and unbridled passion, OperaDelaware delivers a powerhouse experience that surrounds you with the grandeur of opera at its most electrifying. Don’t just see it—feel it.

GIORDANO’S ANDREA CHÉNIER

Giordano’s Andrea Chénier is a sweeping, revolutionary drama inspired by the life of French poet André Chénier, whose passion and poetry couldn’t save him from the guillotine. With its lush, lyrical score and a showstopping tenor role at its heart, this rarely performed gem offers unforgettable opportunities for vocal fireworks and emotional depth.

As we prepare to present Andrea Chénier during the 2026 OPERA America Conference, your Special Projects support can help us add a third performance—putting OperaDelaware center stage for a national audience. Join us in showing the country what bold, artist-driven opera looks like in the First State!

WHY THESE PIECES MATTER

By supporting Tosca and Andrea Chénier, donors are championing two towering operas that explore the artist’s power—and peril—in times of political upheaval. These stories, centered on creators who dare to speak truth to power, remind us that art is not just beauty—it is resistance, sacrifice, and transformation.

In a world grappling with censorship, polarization, and the fight for justice, these operas resonate more urgently than ever. At OperaDelaware, we’re not just staging masterpieces—we’re using them to spark conversation, inspire courage, and affirm the vital role artists play in shaping a more compassionate, courageous world.

WHY WE NEED YOU NOW

Now is the time to invest in OperaDelaware’s bold 2025/26 mainstage season, where the power of art meets the urgency of revolution. With Tosca and Andrea Chénier, we shine a spotlight on artists who risk everything to speak truth in turbulent times—stories that feel achingly relevant today.

These productions aren’t just performances; they’re a declaration of what opera can mean in the modern world. Your support makes it possible—act now to help us bring these masterpieces to life and share their message with our region and the nation.

SPECIAL PROJECTS GIVING CIRCLES

$250-$999 DESIGNERS CIRCLE

Exclusive donor keychain
Invitation for 2 to a final dress rehearsal at The Grand (dates predetermined)

$1000-$2549 CONDUCTORS CIRCLE

All previous level benefits, plus…
Exclusive donor enamel pin
Invitation for 2 to the Donor Lounge at all OperaDelaware performances

$2500-$4999 DIRECTORS CIRCLE

All previous level benefits, plus…
Limited edition donor baseball cap
Invitation for 2 to a pre-show Microgala (dates predetermined)

$5000+ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CIRCLE

All previous level benefits, plus…
A pair of premium tickets to all mainstage and second stage OperaDelaware offerings in the 2025/26 season
Private dinner with OperaDelaware Company Artists and Executive Leadership