For each performance Friends of the Opera strives to take you beyond the edge of the stage - providing educational talks with Maestro Robert Lyall and with opera experts just before the show. These free events give life to the music, the composer and the story of each opera, expanding your experience at the show.

October 31
Rigoletto Maestro Talk with Robert Lyall, 4pm, 28th Street Schuler Books & Music, Free.

November 5 & 6
Rigoletto Pre-Performance Talk hosted by Friends of the Opera, 6:30pm, DeVos Hall, Free with show ticket.

November 6
Rigoletto cast party hosted by Friends of the Opera, immediately following the curtian, 50 Monroe Place lobby, Free.

February 6
Manon Lescaut Maestro Talk with Robert Lyall, 4pm, 28th Street Schuler Books & Music, Free.

February 11 & 12
Manon Lescaut Pre-Performance Talk hosted by Friends of the Opera, 6:30pm, DeVos Hall, Free with show ticket.

February 12
Manon Lescaut cast party hosted by Friends of the Opera, immediately following the curtian, 50 Monroe Place lobby, Free.

April 17
The Barber of Seville Maestro Talk with Robert Lyall, 4pm, 28th Street Schuler Books & Music, Free.

April 29 & 30
The Barber of SevillePre-Performance Talk hosted by Friends of the Opera, 6:30pm, DeVos Hall, Free with show ticket.

April 30
The Barber of Seville cast party hosted by Friends of the Opera, immediately following the curtian, 50 Monroe Place lobby, Free.