Thursday, April 30, 2026
Sarah Dong
Thursday, April 30, 2026 -
Houston Grand Opera, BARBER OF SEVILLE -
Wortham Theater -
501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
6:00 PM - Doors Open
6:45 PM - Pre-show Talk Begins
7:00 PM - Recommended Arrival Time
7:30 PM - Curtains Go Up
Join us for a Night at the Opera! Have you always wanted to go to the opera, but didn't know which show to attend or who to go with? Or, do you already love opera, but haven't gone yet this season? Wharton, and our alumni friends from Stanford and Harvard, will head out for a night at the Houston Grand Opera to see the much anticipated Barber of Seville on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and we want you to join us!
Have you heard the famous "Figaro" song? Yes, this is THAT opera! Curtains go up at 7:30pm (you are also welcome to join at 6:30pm for the popular pre-show talk!).
Wharton alumni love culture, and Houston is one of the best cultural centers in Texas and across the South. The Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is commonly considered one of the Top 3 opera companies in the US, and even makes the Top 10 list globally! HGO singers and production design routinely share a stage with the famous La Scala, Sydney, and Metropolitan Opera Houses. Join us for a bit of sparkle, glamour, and culture on April 30!
Wharton Club Members & Friends are eligible for Discounted Orchestra Circle tickets for the April 30 Barber of Seville, at a price of $126.75 per ticket. These are some of the best seats in the house, and they normally cost $164 ($156.50 + $7.50 admin purchase fee). We only have a limited number of discounted tickets for Club Members & Friends, so call in and get yours today! The Wharton Club will be seated together, and there will be an intermission reception for everyone!
TICKET & EVENT DETAILS BELOW:
- Houston Grand Opera, Barber of Seville at 7:30pm on Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Location: Wortham Theater at 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
- Lots of Parking Options! Accessibility information can also be found at this link.
- Recommended to arrive by 7pm to ensure time for parking & getting to your seat
- Pre-show talk begins at 6:45pm, and doors open at 6:30pm
- A WCH Board Member will be there to greet everyone starting at 6:30pm
- Wharton Exclusive Reception During Intermission
- Dress Code: Business Casual (No need for tuxes or gowns, but a welcome reason to dress up!)
- Ticket Cost: $126.75
- Get Your Ticket by Calling the Group Sales Coordinator, Nicholas Chavez, at 713-228-6737 or 713-980-8676; tickets are purchased via credit card over the phone - this is the easiest way for Club members and HGO to process the tickets appropriately and ensure that we can all be seated together.
- If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Dong from WCH at 610-368-3656 or [email protected]
- Opera is WONDERFUL for families, but we don't really recommend a full-length show for children under 10. 10 & up are usually fine, but under 10 may be a little challenging!
Hope you can join us at the opera,
Sarah Dong
Board Member & Treasurer
Wharton Club of Houston
610-368-3656 / [email protected]
