Watch the news on KIVI-TV (Channel 6 in the Treasure Valley) this Sunday and see a feature on the renovations being made at the Egyptian Theatre to accommodate Opera Idaho’s move to its new home. Live at 5:30 and Live at 10:00 will air the story, which will feature interviews with Hardy Foundation and Egyptian Theatre staff and Opera Idaho Executive Director Mark Junkert.

The Egyptian Theatre was lovingly restored in 1999 on commission by the Hardy Foundation. The Hardy Foundation is making further adjustments to the theatre to accommodate Opera Idaho in its new home.

In announcing the Egyptian Theatre in downtown Boise as its new home, Opera Idaho has committed to performing at least two main-stage operas at the Egyptian in each of the next five seasons. The first of these operas will be Gian-Carlo Menotti’s endearing Christmas classic Amahl and the Night Visitors in December. Rossini’s Cinderella and Ned Rorem’s new American opera Our Town will follow in early 2010. Opera Idaho’s Season-Opening Recital on Sept. 11 will also take place at the Egyptian but will not require adjustments to the theatre.

The Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N. Penitentiary Rd.

Friday, June 12, 7 PM (gates open at 6 PM )
Sunday, June 14, 5 PM (gates open at 4 PM)

Join Opera Idaho’s Resident Company and special guest artists Stephanie Sabin (soprano) Betany Coffland (mezzo) and Jason Detwiler (baritone) for a program selected from both opera and Disney musicals. Directed by Doug Copsey; musical preparation by John Bostron.

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More opera than ever in our history, varied repertoire, a new home at the Egyptian Theatre, multiple performances, Sunday matinees, and artistic collaborations … a season of change that we know you’ll enjoy. And, season tickets represent a 15% savings!

Subscriptions begin at $99 for six events, with the best seats available for $299. Seats will be assigned with priority given by order date. As a subscriber, your tickets are exchangeable for another performance of the same opera.

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