Going to the Opera

Your Opera Experience  |  Attending the Opera   
Making it Special with Portland Picks

 

Your Opera Experience

All of Portland Opera's performances, with the exception our spring chamber opera are staged at the Keller Auditorium.

 

PROJECTED TRANSLATIONS

Portland Opera, in 1984, was one of the companies who pioneered the usage of what has come to be one of the most important opera innovations in history—supertitles. With these quick and easy translations projected above the stage, you'll never miss a minute of action or any of the jokes, regardless of the opera's original language.
 

AFTER THE SHOW Q & A

“Back Talk” is your chance to comment and question General Director Christopher Mattaliano and cast members about the show you’ve just enjoyed.
 

PRE-CURTAIN TALKS

“Opera Insights,” with our Resident Musicologist are free and informative. One hour before each performance in the first balcony.

 

Attending the Opera

WHAT TO WEAR  |  WHAT TIME TO ARRIVE  |  FRAGRANCES  |  GADGETS CHILDREN

People going to the opera—especially those going for the first time—often have questions about the details of the experience. Here, to make you as comfortable as possible, are a few answers to the most often asked questions.
 

WHAT TO WEAR....WHAT TO WEAR

For many, nights at the Opera provide the chance to don tuxedos and gowns. For others, it's suits and dresses. But you'll also find a few who prefer something a bit more casual. Suit yourself on this one!
 

WHAT TIME TO ARRIVE

All Portland Opera performances begin at 7:30pm sharp for evening performances and 2:00pm for Sunday matinees. Out of respect for the performers and for patrons who have arrived on time, latecomers (as well as people leaving the seating area during the performance) are seated only at intermission. So, it's always wise to allow a little extra time for the many things you can't control, like traffic.


FRAGRANCES

As a courtesy to others who are sitting only inches away (and who may be allergic to fragrances), it's always a good idea to use them sparingly.


HI-TECH GADGETRY

Out of respect for the performers and fellow patrons, please silence personal phones and pagers. These items can also be checked at the Coat Room, where you may notify the attendant of your seat location in the event of an emergency. Cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited.


CHILDREN 

We encourage you to gauge your child's level of comfort with sitting quietly and considerately through a production. Keep in mind that productions can vary in length anywhere from two to three hours and often deal with mature themes. You know your child best! All patrons, including children, must be ticketed for the performance.

 

Making it Special

A night out at the Opera is a very special event. To make your evening even better, we've partnered with some of the area's favorite restaurants, hotels, and other businesses to provide Opera subscribers with some very attractive benefits. For specific offers, please refer to your season guide or watch for promotions in our OPERABuzz e-newsletter.

Restaurants

Aquariva logo

Aquariva Italian Kitchen
0470 SW Hamilton Ct
near Avalon Hotel & Spa
503-802-5850

 

The Heathman logo

 

The Heathman Restaurant & Bar
1001 SW Broadway at Salmon
503-790-7752

Jake's Grill logo

 

Jake's Grill
611 SW 10th Ave.
503-220-18

London Grill logo

 

London Grill
309 SW Broadway
503-295-4110

Nel Centro logo

 

Nel Centro
1408 SW 6th Ave
adjacent to Hotel Modera
503-484-1099

McCormick & Schmicks Harborside at the Marina logo

 

McCormick & Schmick's Harborside Restaurant
0309 SW Montgomery
503-220-1865

Nostrana logo

 

Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison St
503-234-2427

Morton's logo

 

Morton's, The Steakhouse
213 SW Clay
503-248-2100
Pazzo logo

Pazzo Ristorante
627 SW Washington
503-228-1515

 

Piazza Italia logo

 

Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson
503-478-0619

Red Star Tavern logo

 

Red Star Tavern & Roast House
503 SW Alder
503-222-0005

Ringside logo

 

 

RingSide Fish House
Fox Tower-838 SW Park Ave.
503-227-3900

Southpark logo

 

Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar
901 SW Salmon
503-326-1300

 

Hotels

The Benson Hotel logo

 

The Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway
503-228-2000

Hotel Modera logo

 

Hotel Modera
515 SW Clay St
503-484-1084

 

Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront logo

Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
800-546-9513

 

Music

Classical Millennium logo

Classical Millennium
3144 E Burnside
503-231-8909