Photo by Mark Abramowitz

SummerFest DiningEnjoy gourmet meals in the beautiful TCC dining rooms.

Reservations via the TCC: 412-621-2353.

Prix Fixe Dinner 6 pm prior to every evening event: $45.

Buffet Brunch 1 pm on Sundays and Saturday 7/26: $25

For Festival Opening Night July 10 ONLY, purchase pre-paid dinners directly via SummerFest: 412-326-9687.

Opera for Everyone!It’s our third SummerFest season--for opera and musical fans of all ages at the exquisite Twentieth Century Club in Oakland. We offer delightful festival fare including operas sung in English, a musical, a sneak peak of a brand-new work inspired by the life of Rachel Carson, a children’s opera, a late-night world premiere about internet dating, and free cabaret after the Mainstage shows.

The TCC serves up dinners, brunches, and beverages throughout SummerFest. And recent enhancements in acoustics, seating, and air conditioning make this Oakland landmark an even more enjoyable place to come for a show that’s up-close and personal! It’s a unique experience and it’s fun! It’s SummerFest!

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“As pleasing as a summer night’s breeze.” —Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

JULY 10-27, 2014Three weeks of opera, musical theater, family programs, fun & feasting at the intimate TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB

SummerFest Things To Do Pre-opera talks: Join our directors and artistic team members for an introduction to the production prior to each mainstage event. Late Night Cabaret: Enjoy a glass of wine and light opera and Broadway classics with our young artists following Mainstage performances. Advertise: Your ad in the SummerFest program book reaches discriminating regional households. Volunteer: Play at part at SummerFest!

otsummerfest.orgGet to know The Twentieth Century Club: twentiethcenturyclub.org

2013 SummerFest Photos by Patti Brahim Front cover: Anna Singer and Daniel Teadt in A Little Night Music Back page: The Tales of Hoffmann-Retold Brochure design: Don Henderson graphics

Photo by Mark Abramowitz

SummerFest DiningEnjoy gourmet meals in the beautiful TCC dining rooms.

Reservations via the TCC: 412-621-2353.

Prix Fixe Dinner 6 pm prior to every evening event: $45.

Buffet Brunch 1 pm on Sundays and Saturday 7/26: $25

For Festival Opening Night July 10 ONLY, purchase pre-paid dinners directly via SummerFest: 412-326-9687.

Opera for Everyone!It’s our third SummerFest season--for opera and musical fans of all ages at the exquisite Twentieth Century Club in Oakland. We offer delightful festival fare including operas sung in English, a musical, a sneak peak of a brand-new work inspired by the life of Rachel Carson, a children’s opera, a late-night world premiere about internet dating, and free cabaret after the Mainstage shows.

The TCC serves up dinners, brunches, and beverages throughout SummerFest. And recent enhancements in acoustics, seating, and air conditioning make this Oakland landmark an even more enjoyable place to come for a show that’s up-close and personal! It’s a unique experience and it’s fun! It’s SummerFest!

Jonathan Eaton Artistic and General Director

SummerFest Things To Do Pre-opera talks: Join our directors and artistic team members for an introduction to the production prior to each mainstage event. Late Night Cabaret: Enjoy a glass of wine and light opera and Broadway classics with our young artists following Mainstage performances. Advertise: Your ad in the SummerFest program book reaches discriminating regional households. Volunteer: Play at part at SummerFest!

otsummerfest.orgGet to know The Twentieth Century Club: twentiethcenturyclub.org

2013 SummerFest Photos by Patti Brahim Front cover: Anna Singer and Daniel Teadt in A Little Night Music Back page: The Tales of Hoffmann-Retold Brochure design: Don Henderson graphics

Music by Franz LehárLibretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein

Love and money! Rich widow Hanna (Anna Singer) is subjected to hilarious intrigues to encourage her marriage to Danilo (Dimitrie Lazich) to keep her and her fortune in the country. This classic Viennese operetta has delighted audiences for a century with its charming melo-dies and lavish party scenes. Sung in English.

Director Mo ZhouConductor Bernard McDonald

Music by Tom JonesBook and Lyrics by Harvey Schmidt

Try to remember... A new production of Broadway’s longest running musical featuring the choreography of Pittsburgh’s acclaimed ATTACK THEATRE! Take a journey of love discovered, lost, and found again—filled with humor, pathos and songs including Try to Remember and Soon It’s Gonna Rain.

Director Peter Kope Conductor Walter Morales

Festival Opening ConcertAN EVENING WITH MARIANNE CORNETTIThursday, July 10 at 7:30 pm

Pittsburgh’s favorite international opera star opens SummerFest with a rare solo recital. Ms. Cornetti gives a public Master Class on July 15.

Concert tickets: $25-$75. Pre-concert dinner: $60.Post-concert reception with Ms. Cornetti: $35.

VIP FESTIVAL OPENING PACKAGE Includes garage parking, dinner, intermission drink, reception and BEST seats! $165.

SUMMERFEST RECITALS Our stellar series showcases the vocal talent of our SummerFest company and guest artists!

July 13 ANDREY NEMZER in RecitalJuly 16 Young Artist Program Faculty July 20 SummerFest EUROPE Voice Competition Winners July 23 A Tribute to Mildred Miller PosvarJuly 24 A Richard Strauss Celebration

Tickets: $25. Buy three and save $15.Students admitted free with valid student ID.

TWO WAYS TO ORDER: Online at otsummerfest.orgBox Office at 412-326-9687 Call for accessibility assistance.

Presents

JULY 12, 13, 17, 25, 26JULY 11, 19, 27

Music by Richard StraussLibretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal

High art vs. broad comedy! This gorgeous jewel of an opera celebrates Strauss’ 150th anniversary. Thrill to arias by title character Ariadne (Elizabeth Baldwin, winner of our 2013 Mildred Miller International Voice Competition) and spitfire comedienne Zerbinetta. Sung in English.

Director Jonathan Eaton Conductor Brent McMunn

Music by Lukas FossLibretto by Jean Karsavina

Hop to the opera! Mark Twain’s beloved short story explodes with dramatic life in this short, comic opera for kids of all ages! It’s a wonderful 40-minute trip of trickery and hilarity at a frog jumping contest in a California Gold Rush town. After the show, meet the cast, enjoy frog-themed activities, and take pictures in the Frog Photo Booth!

Director Dennis Robinson, Jr.

Music by Roger ZahabLibretti by graduate playwrights of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama

Love on the rocks?! World-premiere comic vignettes expose the experiences of single, hip Pittsburghers meeting up in a bar. Their “bar arias” reveal the secrets of internet dating—operatically! Watch for individual “pop-up” episodes during June and July at happy hour in bars around town! Follow details Facebook and Twitter!

Music by Gilda LyonsLibretto by Tammy Ryan

A New Eco-Opera! Be the first to hear excerpts from our new opera inspired by Pittsburgh envi-ronmentalist Rachel Carson.This workshop event prepares for a SummerFest 2015 world premiere. Followed by discussion with creative team. Supported by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the National Endowment for the Arts, and The Pittsburgh Foundation.

FESTIVAL PASSPORTSEnjoy best seats and exclusive perks. Purchase a passport then select your seats in premium locations with our assistance. GOLD PASSPORTIncludes Marianne Cornetti Festival Opening dinner/ concert/ VIP reception package, plus premium seating for five operas, five recitals, garage parking, intermission drinks, Young Artist Program Welcome Party, and Closing Night Cast Party.

$550 Save more than $125 over individual tickets!

SILVER PASSPORTIncludes all benefits above except the July 10 Festival Opening dinner/ concert/ VIP reception package.

$325 Save more than $100 over individual tickets!

ART DECO THEATER TICKETSfor Mainstage opera productions and Marianne Cornetti Concert: $25, $35, $45, $55, $65, $75 • PICK 2 - Save 5% on any tickets for TWO mainstage productions. • PICK 3 - Save 10% on any tickets for THREE mainstage productions.• Student Mainstage tickets: half-price online or at door with valid student ID.

BEAUX ARTS THEATER TICKETSfor Second Stage operas and Recitals.• Recitals: $25. • Marianne Cornetti Master Class: $25. Students admitted free with valid ID.• Jumping Frog: Adults $10; students/children $5. • Fallout workshop: FREE, tickets online.

Presents

JULY 18, 20, 26 JULY 12, 19, 26 JULY 26, 27 WORKSHOP JULY 22 FREE

See website for seating charts and full details: otsummerfest.org

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Getting to SummerFest at The Twentieth Century Club 4201 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Located in the heart of Oakland, on the corner of Parkman, across from Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall.

Box Office: 412-326-9687otsummerfest.org

“Tingled with raw energy…musical excellence and dramatic commitment!” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

286 Main Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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