Summertime on the Central Coast means Opera San Luis Obispo in Shell Beach with this year’s outdoor Americana classic held at the historic Chapman Estate on Saturday, August 11.
Back by popular demand, OperaSLO presents: “The Best of Broadway” – a collaboration featuring a quintet of acclaimed singers from Center Stage Opera (Los Angeles), accompanied by OperaSLO’s Artistic Director and Conductor Brian Asher Alhadeff and members from the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra.
Debuting are sopranos Shira Renee Thomas and Katherine Washington, along with baritone Joe Dhanens and tenor Drew Schufman. Returning to the stage are Resident Artist Alba Franco-Cancel (soprano), and tenor Dylan F. Thomas, who was the hilarious peddler Ali Hakim in Oklahoma!
The Central Coast classic will be performed at the renowned Chapman Estate – a seaside manor and exclusive location in Shell Beach with breathtaking ocean views. Guests are encouraged to arrive early – gates open at 1 p.m. and the concert begins at 2 p.m. In addition, the event features a silent auction, plein air painters, and wine tasting from Opolo. A complimentary shuttle service starting at 12:30 p.m. is provided from Shell Beach Elementary School located at 2100 Shell Beach Road; patron parking is not permitted between Vista del Mar and Cliff Drive. Tickets are $70 for concert seating and $90 for table seating. Reserved tables for eight are $720. Pre-ordered box lunches prepared by Chipwrecked are available for $17. For tickets call (805) 541-5369 or visit www.operaslo.org.
About Opera San Luis Obispo: Located on California’s beautiful Central Coast, Opera San Luis Obispo productions feature full orchestras, choruses, ballet, and original, complete sets and costumes. Season programs feature diverse events from elegant and intimate recital series to exciting educational experiences and spectacular grand opera and musical theatre productions. OperaSLO complements each season with an ever-changing cascade of rising opera and Broadway stars of both national and international acclaim. OperaSLO is a Resident Company at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo as well as the Vina Robles Amphitheatre. For more information about OperaSLO call (805) 541-5369, or visit online at www.operaslo.org