First time at an opera and it was a great experience. I liked it much more than I thought, and I think the Santa Fe Opera's location and building played a part in that. This is a unique location, right in the mountains outside Santa Fe. It's an open-air theater with a beautiful southwest and modern design. Getting there and parking is easy considering how many people there are. There's shuttles to help get you around or you can walk. There are people to help you find your seat. The seats are comfortable and there's small screens with translations for you. Restrooms, concessions, gift shop were all good too. Overall, a great time and I'll definitely go again. read more

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Impressive open air venue, beautiful and clean. Excellent views throughout. We saw Madame Butterfly here. I chose Mezzanine seats in the top right and we still had a great view. Parking lot is huge and they have shuttles. There is a gift shop, box office, restrooms, and security. Concessions are on various floors. We were able to order during intermission, mostly snacks and drinks. English and Spanish written translations provided electronically on the back of each seat for viewers. Great service and ushers too! read more

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Never been to an opera before tonight, visiting friends in Santa Fe who are ardent SFO members, invited us to see the dress rehearsal of "Lili Elbe". The venue was simply beautiful, the architectural structure sits open aired with grand views; very iconic. If any chance, come see a show here, see the venue, enjoy the scenery! read more

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The opera house is iconic and everyone should see a show there at least once. The open-air concept and setting sun behind the stage, with the mountains surrounding, is beautiful, without question. HOWEVER, sometimes organizations can get lazy when the environment provides the backdrop. For the price they charge for tickets, which pretty much relegates the audience to upper class elderly people, the Opera company could do better. 1) Summers can be hot and the seats in the rear receive no air flow. Even when it's somewhat cool outdoors, it is hot and stuffy and very uncomfortable in the venue. Get some engineers in and think about how to rectify this. Remove some wall panels? Add some fans? This can be improved. 2) I paid $7 for a small plastic cup of sparkling water and was rudely stopped at the door ("Hey!"-- train your employees not to say "hey." I get more professional service at Chik-fil-A.) at told I couldn't take my water inside this sauna of an auditorium. You're that worried that a bunch of adults-- there are no kids because it's too expensive-- will spill a drink on the concrete floor? 3) Did I mention it's hot? The program they hand out is essentially a book. I've never seen such thick programs. Too thick to adequately fan yourself. So why not distribute some cardboard fans with sponsor advertisements? Or make a perforated fan on the back cover of this program book that could be punched out. 4) No photography? I don't think a venue full of octogenarians will be taking a bunch of selfies or trying to sell bootleg recordings. Ease up on the controlling behavior, how about? 5) The parking situation is chaotic. They hire a bunch of kids who barely look 15 to stand around waving their arms. Cars are going all over the place. One girl was waving in the opposite direction that traffic was driving. They don't have headsets to talk to one another and aren't directing cars to go space by space. These kids need more training. A lot more training. 6) The opera itself was ok. But, why not have a host come out on stage before it starts to welcome the audience, maybe give a brief overview of the story, introduce the conductor, etc? Overall, the production, staff, and experience was sub-par. The venue is lovely, and I would advise people to drive up and just have a look around, but I did that once to show an out-of-town guest and a security guard immediately shooed us off. (We weren't even getting out of the car; I just wanted him to see the space and view.) So, no, you can't even enjoy that. read more

I would strongly reconsider attending the Santa Fe Opera. Their actions suggest that they place their own interests ahead of the audience, with little regard for the people who support them. This lack of consideration and respect for their audience is deeply disappointing and unacceptable. read more

I have never been to a true opera but was so happy to be invited to the Apprentice Scenes performed by students that are moving from academics into the professional world of Opera. My daughter's very good friend went to school for Music/Opera and has an incredible voice. She was part of the Apprentice Program for Singers this past summer. This program has had more than 1500 singers participate in the program. When we found out she would perform here, we decided to fly in for the weekend and support her. The theater itself is called the The Crosby Theater as the property was taken over in 1956 by John O. Crosby who then with the help of others found a location on the property that was a natural amphitheater. Construction was then began and this magnificent open air theater was completed. With this being an open air venue, the acoustics are incredible, views are phenomenal and the vibe is exciting. Our seats were more towards the back of the house which I enjoyed providing a full view of the stage and a front row seat to an exquisite New Mexican sunset. The show itself was set up as one act operas and were performed by the apprentices. They featured eight different and uniques scenes from operas such as Hansel and Gretel, La Clemenza Di Tito, Sweeney Todd, Aida, and Hamlet. I had no idea that many of these operas are so old. For example, La Clemenza Di Tito premiered in Germany in 1791. WOW! What I loved most of all were the caption boxes in front of each seat. When an opera is being performed in a foreign language these boxes translate into English the words being sung, thus allowing the listener to fully understand the opera being performed. Pure magic! Restrooms were very clean and snack bar available before the performance is open. Parking is no issue at all with a huge lot in front of the theater. Sustainability was high on the list for the theater during its most recent renovation. The roof collects over 80,000 gallons of rain water annually and delivers the water through underground cisterns which irrigates the property. Happy I was able to enjoy this experience. read more

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Went to see Orfeo at the beautiful outdoor Santa Fe opera. The story where Legendary lovers, Orfeo and Euridice, face sudden death and separation. Yes, a snake caused it. They undertake a perilous journey from the underworld of death back to the world of the living. But one rule must be followed, Orfeo cannot look at Euridice. Tragedy obliged his conviction falters, as he cannot resist and succumbs to the temptation. The new production directed by Yuval Sharon was too avant-garde for my taste. Really did not like the set and costumes and unfortunately starring tenor Rolando Villazón was not there because of an accident. Such a pity as he was discovered in Mexico by his neighbor singing in his shower and became one of the best tenor in the world! So, we hope it is not too serious. Needles to say that for our family and friends, this was a major disappointment, as we travel from Texas to see him. read more

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I will say I'm not huge on opera but this isn't your typical experience. On my second visit to Santa Fe, I saw that The Santa Fe Opera was one of the top attractions in the area on TripAdvisor. What stood out to me is that the opera takes place in an outdoor area with a majestic backdrop. Unfortunately, the opera wasn't in session on the day I could have gone. So we made the most of it and drove to the venue to at least get a peak at what it looks like. To make things difficult, there's a gate a good ways before the actual venue that prevented us from getting up close and personal. The best we could do is look through the gates. Next time, I'll have to experience the real thing. It looks like a memorable experience from the appetizer we got. read more

I've never been to an opera. My first, tonight, was Barber of Seville. It was delightful! All the actors were hilarious and their voices were phenomenal. The venue is GORGEOUS! I have to say that the night sky line was often (wonderfully) distracting with an amazing lightning show. I deducted a star because my seat was SO uncomfortable. Though both the back & seat are padded & soft, the bottom kept my knees pointed up, which isn't good for my back & I had to fold up my jacket & put it under me at the back to level it out. I may try to reserve the standing area next time...I think it would be best for my back. read more

This venue is breathtaking, the sunset behind the stage of this open air theater is stunning! I have never gone out of my way to see opera until I saw opera here. I've seen several shows here and have enjoyed them all. Each a different experience but all of them wonderful. read more

One of the worst opera companies I've ever had the misfortune of interacting with. They turn every opera into some kind of poorly produced, poorly designed woke nightmare. Pandering, unprofessional, some of the worst designed sets I've seen in my life. Turn beautiful operas into some kind of woke slap stick fests with Gap bags and iPhones -- they think they are being very cutting edge and original. They had Isabelle Leonard for Carmen, managed to destroy that as well. And why was Carmen wearing jeans? The venue is fine, singers can vary, the real issue is the woke producers, all which need to be fired -- pronto. They suck! Go see a real opera elsewhere (not in Santa Fe, sadly). read more

I went to a show last night with my fiance thanks to Simply Santa Fe, a local lifestyle/travel community.We were given a behind-the-scenes tour, access to the member lounge, and tickets to the dress rehearsal of The Thirteenth Child. The place itself is absolutely beautiful. There are many things to see. The behind the scenes tour could use a little improvement, we got no narration or ideas of where we were going, what we were looking at, etc. Having some sort of guide that narrated would have added to the tour instead of just walking around silently. The member lounge is fantastic! It is a great spot to hang out before, get a heavy handed drink, there are snacks, and a great view. Last night we were graced with the best lightening show I've ever seen from all angles. Most of us were very distracted by it and I'd argue, it was better than the show itself. The Thirteenth Child was lacking for my tastes, but it was a dress rehearsal and a new opera so I'll let others who might have a better take on opera say more about that. I felt that there was more than could be done and many parts were dragged out without much movement, action, or entertainment. The second act is far better than the first. Overall, it's a great venue. It's someplace that should be checked out at least once. read more

This is a unique and lovely opera house and would have easily rated a solid 5 stars except for one interaction....let me explain 5 stars - there is something magical about enjoying the opera while seeing the glorious sunset glowing behind the theater set.....then later having the moon and stars shine down on you....while feeling the lovely and fresh Santa Fe evening breeze. Absolutely loved this. Now for why I had to deduct one star....when it was time to be seated for the performance, the guy handing out the programs offered it to everyone who went before us but then didn't offer it to us. WHAT THE F**K Was I holding another program in my hands? Nope! In fact, I was holding nothing in my hands. So I just stood there waiting....and waiting....then when it looked like I was holding up the line, I finally I had to just take a program from the stack of programs. At this time, the jerk had the gaul to look offended that I had the nerve to take a program to an opera I PAID for from a person whose ONE job was to offer programs to guests but did NOT offer it to me. I have attended operas and been to opera houses all over the world and had never had this encounter. Not sure what the prick's issue was but he needs to sort himself out. read more

Oh the opera! We alway love to visit, but Covid put a huge damper on it. Well, not this year, we purchased five tickets as soon as they were available for The Marriage of Figaro. We arrived early and had a beautiful picnic on the ridge. We were glad to see that mask were enforced at all times, yes it's an inconvenience but necessary for the experience. Both my spouse and daughter found gifts in the gift shop. Thank you SFO, we plan to be back next year!! read more

Another magical experience at the Santa Fe opera. We went on back to back nights each night had weather related incidents that flavored the experience. It's monsoon season in NM and both evenings the rains interrupted the shows. Friday night was the Thirteenth Child and as the king was dead and descending into the stage a flash of lightening, a clap of thunder and the startled audience erupted into applause. CRAZY good timing. The during Renee Fleming's performance, which was delayed about 15 minutes due to rain showers before the start of her performance, the winds were blowing her hair back and causing her gown to billow out as if she were about to carry her away. MAGICAL! To summarize, the outdoor experience of the Santa Fe opera is just amazing. read more

The Santa Fe Opera - The operas symphony orchestra on stage for Miss Fleming's performance. - Performing Arts Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Don't waste your time getting the Shuttle from the Santa Fe Opera. We were at the directed pick up location @ 5:45pm at our hotel. They were a no show at the designated pickup time. We called the box office and were told they had a gps track of the shuttles location and had picked up 8 others and they said it was on us to get our own ride. We ask for a 50% refund and was denied! We will be seeking action against this establishment! read more

The Santa Fe Opera is the best outdoor venue I have experienced to date, . Our group saw "The Maverick's" on the Monday of Labor Day weekend. Tailgating prior to performance is allowed and even encouraged. Easy access from the Relief Route from Albuquerque, Acoustics were tremendous, Alcoholic beverages available...good selection. Don't think there was a bad seat. Not hard to get out of the parking lot when the event ended. It has beautiful views!!!! Event was not over priced either. I had not realized they hosted any events but operas. Will keep an eye for the future. read more

What a gorgeous place to see an opera. Set outside Santa Fe in the hills, it is an almost magical place. When we got there we tail gated in the parking lot. I loved seeing people in full dress attire eating and drinking wine out of the back of their cars. The facility is beautiful, the seats were comfortable and there is almost no comparison to the view and sunset. It got mildly chilly so I would recommend a light sweater. The opera we saw wasn't our favorite but the setting made up for it! read more

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While I love Opera, I don't go often due to being cramped into seating, no air flow, long bathroom and bar lines and hard to read translations. The Santa Fe Opera has dealt with all the stuff you hate about going to the Opera. Seats are comfortable. I'm 6'4" 250# and didn't have that "CRAMPED" feeling. No roasting on your seat smelling some old lady perfume that was applied VERY liberally. No stale air or sniffing farts. just lovely breezes to cool you down and freshen the air. No long lines at the restrooms, or bar. Translation system is fantastic. You see it, but you don't SEE it. Santa Fe Opera allows you to enjoy the art, artist, and amazing performances, without the dread of other venues. I'm looking right at you San Francisco Opera!!! Thank You Santa Fe Opera. I know what you do takes countless volunteer hours, hardworking staff and PASSION. Well done! read more

What an absolutely beautiful space! I recently went to a show at the Santa Fe Opera courtesy of Simply Santa Fe, a local lifestyle/travel community. With this package, our #Instameet group received a behind-the-scenes tour, access to the member lounge, and tickets to the dress rehearsal of "(R)evolution of Steve Jobs". Besides the behind-the-scenes tour, I felt like the package was pretty authentic to the average experience so that's what I'm going to focus on. My favorite part of the evening was taking in how beautiful the Santa Fe Opera is. The architecture and landscaping here are stunning. You can tell that everything is designed to perfectly match the incredible mountain views. It's even more gorgeous by the fact that the venue is outside and the show starts as the sun is setting. One thing I didn't really understand the hype of was tailgating before the show. People brought their own beer and had pizzas delivered. For me it just kind of took away from the magical ambiance I was experiencing, but people seemed to love it so I'm glad that works for them! Overall, I definitely recommend coming here at least once. Tickets may be a little pricey, but the opera offers a significant discount to first customers. It's not too far from Albuquerque and it's something definitely worth the drive. read more

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I've had the pleasure of seeing my brother perform in Santa Fe a number of times now and while I'm sure it would please the family for me to carry on about how talented he is, I would like to focus on the company itself. Disclaimer: I do not work for them. I have never worked for them. This is based on my opinions as an opera-goer. (Not to mention that half the time my girlfriend and I get away from the city, it is to see him sing.) Most of the shows I've seen at SFO have been top notch. Production values are on a par with some of the shows I've seen at the Met. They attract some semi-big to big names for their principals. The chorus is comprised of apprentices, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The singing is uniformly superior. The acting is fine. The orchestras are always nice and lush (as appropriate to each specific show). I believe the real ace up SFO's sleeve (not to diminish their considerable talents) is their setting. The opera house sits on a hillside in the middle of the desert. The stage is open at the back, providing a very dramatic backdrop to any production. The shy during sunset takes on the most beautiful and dramatic colors. One year, with the Queen of the Night singing her vengeance aria on stage, lightning could be seen touching down in the distance. Performance and atmosphere combined make Santa Fe Opera a one of a kind experience that I encourage opera lovers, novices and even detractors to try at least once. read more

The gift shop doesn't have Debussy mugs. Rlly disappointed. They only have poser mugs like Mozart's. Smh. Otherwise everything else is every good. read more

The Santa Fe Opera - Mug and the language itself - Performing Arts Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

OK, SO MY FAVORITE MUSIC IS BLUEGRASS, BUT I'M NO PRUDE . . . I'M PRETTY OPEN TO ALMOST ALL KINDS. EVEN OPERA! One of my good friends is about as far on the other end of the scale (www.myspace.com/zezo_onehttp://www.myspace.com/zezo_one) as you can get . . . . so trust me, I do appreciate extreme music on both ends of whatever scale you are using. His electronic music makes hard rock sound like a lullaby. But, I digress . . . . . OPERA, oh my . . . once again my beloved NM shines! The Santa Fe Opera has the unique flavor of the South West that no other opera house in the world can match. It is world class opera, but under the New Mexico sky. The seats are covered, but yet the audience is also directly under the stars. Open air theater. The elevation here is 7,600', so the evening and nights are chilly, even in mid-summer. Bring a wrap. The 2008 season will include *Falstaff*, *The Marriage of Figaro*, *Radamisto*, *Billy Bud* and *Adriana Matar*. The performances are held just during June, July & August. Tickets are $26 - $180. Worth every penny. There are substantial discounts for subscriptions. In addition, there are two evenings that are Apprentice Scenes - "The Stars of Tomorrow" perform fully staged opera scenes for just $15 for adults and $5 for kiddos. Reserved seats, of course. All this just 7 miles north of Santa Fe in the pinon covered hills. Too bad it is summer, or you'd get a whiff of the pinon wood fireplaces burning in close-by homes. Nothing more than opera and pinon to tell you that you are definitely in the LAND OF ENCHANTMENT! One of the things I like about this Opera House is that it offers Prelude Talks, Preview Buffets, Translations at seatside, Shuttle Bus Service, Backstage Tours. . . . . and FREE Parking. Good seats sell out fast, so if you're planning on being there and want to experience this remarkable music venue, get you tickets now. It is not too early. I'VE ALREADY GOT MINE. SEE YOU THERE! read more

I'll more likely be found putting away a few pints and watching a game. But, on some rare occasions I can shine up like a new penny and get my culture on. My little lady wanted to go to the internationally renowned Santa Fe Opera, and really who am I to deny her? The venue is stunning. It is set high up overlooking the mountains. There is simply a roof covering all seating and the theatre remains open air all around. The curtain rises at different times during the season, just as the sun has set. This was a spectacular scene to take in just prior to our show. The views here are wonderful. We saw La Traviata and we both loved it. The leads and others had voices that soared. Each seat had subtitles so that you could follow along with the show. I could have done with shorter intermissions as it made it a late night for this old man. That said, we had a lovely evening at the opera. read more

Doesn't matter whether you enjoy opera. Third best perfomance venue in the world (after Red Rocks and Taormina). read more

Bottom line: GO! My husband and I went to see Madame Butterfly on a Friday night. We purchased a tailgating "picnic basket" ($22) and a souvenir bottle of water ($3) with our ticket ahead of time and thought that it was delicious. Many patrons had full tailgating set-ups, but we sufficed by finding an open bench. Come prepared for all weather. It started to sprinkle and there is nowhere to hide unless you enter the theater and take your seats (the joy of a stunning open-air theater). Our seats were in the front of the upper balcony, and we had an excellent view - the upper decks are true stadium seating. Subtitles are on the seat back in front of you. The performance was excellent and earned a standing ovation. read more

This is a beautiful venue that always puts on excellent operas. There are usually 5 per year and they never disappoint. I've sat in the balcony and in the 3rd row and both seats were fantastic. The opera can be expensive but they do sell standing room seats for a reasonable rate. For more information on those I'd check the website. Here at the santa fe opera they tailgate. It's really weird to me but they do. Apparently you can purchase tailgate food packages and such. I've found that parking is easy and it's free. I know people mentioned the shuttle but I found it rather expensive. Especially since getting in and out is pretty simple. If you're a newby or a veteran I'd recommend attending an opera here. Hell if you hate it at least it's outdoor and the view is nice. Also it can get cold in the evening so bring a jacket. Enjoy! read more

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Highly recommended for even non-opera lovers (like me)! It is a true experience. The experience starts with tailgating or picnicking, and then mingling (with masks) in the beautifully designed outdoor areas of the opera house. The inside itself is also beautiful, with open sides that I admit glancing out of watch the distant lightening. Advice - don't get the box meal that you can pre-order from the Four Seasons. Not worth it - go to Whole Foods! We were there for opening night of the world premier of Lord of Cries. It caught my attention, but wouldn't say this modern production (even though the setting was in Ancient Greece and Victorian England!) was our taste. Regardless, we loved our night at the opera! read more

The venue is a wonderful, open air opera . The magnificent Santa Fe sky often provides the dramatic backstop for the performances. The staging is beautiful , in general but specific to each individual opera. Seats are comfortable and electronic translations are available with each one. It's hard to find a bad view. The Opera shop is well stocked with CDs, books, Opera mugs and other relevant paraphernalia. The Opera Club is great fun prior to each performance and there are frequently donor dinners, dress rehearsals, and lectures to attend. It's also a tradition to tailgate in the parking lot; portable tables often sport candelabra and champagne. Dress is anything from cowboy boots and jeans to evening wear. It's Santa Fe, so relax and have an enjoyable evening. It often gets chilly, so you might be wise to bring a blanket or dress in layers. I am not reviewing individual operas here, because they vary in quality and impact. However, I have rarely seen a disappointing performance at the SF Opera. The Apprentice Programs are amazing; give them a try, too. These are the opera stars of tomorrow. It is well worth attending an opera here and becoming a supporter. It's very worthwhile and you won't be disappointed. read more

This was my first visit to the Santa Fe Opera. I did have some expectations, but did not know what to expect. First, let me say the experience blew my expectations away. Here is what I came away with. The venue is incredible. It seats 2,200 people, there is no bad seat, and the seats themselves are very comfortable. The whole thing lasted about 3 hours. There was one intermission of 20 minutes in Madame Butterfly, which I understand is fairly standard. It was polished, professional and engaging. It helped to go to the preview lecture. It too was polished professional and engaging. It provided the nuances of the backstory to the opera and insights to the opera itself that really helped this Kansas farm boy! read more

This is a beautiful theatre. The open air on the sides with views of the mountains is breathtaking. Went to see the apprentices scenes. Amazing music and awesome sound. Everyone should try to catch an evening here. FYI get here early! read more

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Came here to see The Shins and was absolutely blown away. First of all you are encouraged to tailgate beforehand, and the scenery is beautiful to look at as you eat and drink. The venue itself is fantastic, and the sound quality was the best I've heard in a long time. Hopefully they have more shows here next year, because it was definitely worth the drive. My new favorite venue in the state. read more

The Santa Fe Opera - Performing Arts Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Beautiful open air venue is located on a mesa seven miles north of Santa Fe. The current (third) iteration of the theater has a completely covered roof for protection from the elements, but remains open at the sides. The summer opera festival usually consists of five operas performed in rotation over a seven week period. World class performances, breathtaking sunsets, and dramatic thunderstorms are the norm in this unique opera house. read more

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I have always wanted to stop here and take a tour. Unfortunately they did not oblige us and turned us away. I was very saddened by this because really how long would it have taken. It was our 30 year wedding anniversary trip. It would have been one of the highlights of our trip. I would love to give you five stars but my broken heart just will not let me. read more

Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Experience Bucket list place! Great little hidden place here! Break out you bucket list to add this place! If you're trying to get on your significant others good side, start here, but days ahead of time! Get several programs so everyone can read and study what opera is going to be seen! If a person knows ahead of time and can do just even a little research, well, it is just that more enjoyable! This event is an open air event! The main stage is to the west, the air is usually nice, cool and fresh! Stick a small umbral in you're car just incase! I have seen, when storms move in and the actors/singers are wonderful and can improvise wonderfully at a moments notice! The staff is wonderful here as well! If you want to hit it out of the ballpark, Get reservations ahead of time, tell the waiter what time the opera starts. Bottle of wine with a nice dinner and plenty of time. Show up early, have an adult beverage with your hopefully bestie by now and in the open air, it is just this side of heaven! Get there ahead of time, so worth it! "Opera in the wild!" Yes, please! read more

Up front: I know nothing about opera. Nothing. So you probably shouldn't read this. I won't ever forget the first performance I saw at this astounding theater. Bats swooping over my head, the multi-hued sunset, the strange creatures belting out haunting melodies on stage. I liked the monitor which translated the story unfolding in front of me. I understood what I was watching, though I'll admit it didn't move me. Didn't matter. What a gem. We're very, very lucky to have this facility, these talented artists, this way to celebrate our unique climate and culture. Be vigilant and you'll find good deals on tickets, and take Melinda H's word for it, take the shuttle from town. read more

World class opera in a gorgeous venue. People travel from around the country to come here for this. If you're a local, you'd be remiss in not checking the SF Opera out at least once. read more

Attended my first performance at the Santa Fe Opera last night, and I could not have been more impressed. The tickets were a gift; I wasn't sure about my ability to sit through an opera (took my iPod, just in case!); imagine my surprise at already looking at the 2012 season to decide which one to come back for. We rode the shuttle from town, and it was an extremely efficient way to get to and from the opera house. I'd recommend it for out-of-towners or for anyone who doesn't feel like fighting the traffic. read more

BEWARE of the Santa Fe Opera's Company "Nazi" like Ushers dressed in Black! On or about August 6, 2016, of the evening during the performance of "Don Giovanni" Act I, an elderly defenseless woman of 75-years-old; and an American with a disability, handicapped, confined to a wheelchair and in a very fragile state, both medically and physically was DEJECTED for no just cause from her seat, MZR/ MH Seat 8, before the first intermission. Towards the end of Act One, while the performance was still engaged, an usher dressed all in black wearing a silly headset came bursting in and caused a huge disruption of the patrons and starting yelling claiming there was smoking and taking pictures with a camera phone. There was no smoking nor any phones present. She was visibly upset, laboring to breath until the doctor sitting to her right, out of his concern came to her assistance. Because of what this "jerk" did to her peaceful state of mind with his unprovoked outburst and attack during the performance, for which he could have waited until intermission was reprehensible. The Opera Company's malfeasance far outweighs anything this usher suspected or perhaps that was wrongfully reported on. The Opera Company's ill-trained staff was entirely wrong, mean-spirited and lacking any compassion for an elderly defenseless woman confined to a wheelchair. Perhaps this is based on the ignorance of youth or a selfie-selfish generation working in concert to imposed their PC beliefs on us as a whole. Complaint within the United States Courts, District of New Mexico/ Civil Rights Division/ Discrimination of an American with Disabilities, Title III/ Harassment/ Assault & Battery and Abuse of a Disabled Elderly and Handicapped Person, will be forthcoming. read more

We had our first experience at Santa Fe Opera last night, and after seeing an amazing performance in such a cool venue with the sun setting behind the stage it would be really hard to give it anything short of 5 stars. This place seems to really have it figured out. I can't wait to be back here for next season's Operas. We'll certainly do the tailgate lunch with a nice bottle of wine, then we'll hit one of the many bars in the venue! The best part of it is that it caters to any budget. You can spend quite a bit for great front row seats, or get standing room for only $15 and everywhere in between! Bring a pair of binoculars if you're far back because you want to see all the incredible detail that they put into the costumes and hair and makeup of the performers. It really is a treat, even if you're not into Opera like me. read more