Princeton Festival Program Aimed At Bringing Youth To The Opera

PRINCETON, NJ — “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings.” How many people know what that saying means? Even if they know what it means, how many know that it refers to a German opera? There are many things young people may not know about the opera, but the Princeton Festival is looking to change that. The festival believes that once young people experience an opera, they’ll be back for more.

“Young Friends of the Princeton Festival” is the festival’s program designed to make it easier for younger people to experience the excitement of a live opera performance. The festival is offering a limited number of tickets to its production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” at 40 percent off full price, including an intermission beverage.

Participants must be 21 to 40 years old. The program is available for performances on Saturday, June 16, 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m.

“Younger audiences across the country are discovering how much opera has to offer in terms of artistic and entertainment value,” Princeton Festival Artistic and Executive Director Richard Tang Yuk said. “We want to encourage young people to experience this glorious art form by giving them an incentive to attend one of the most beautiful and powerful operas in the repertoire.”

The offer expires when all Young Friends tickets are sold, or at midnight the day before each performance. Full details on the program are available at https://princetonfestival.org/ticket-information/.

The Princeton Festival production of “Madama Butterfly” will also be presented on Sunday, July 1, 3 p.m. All performances are at the Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Centre, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ. For ticket information and a complete listing of Princeton Festival events, visit www.princetonfestival.org or call 609-258-ARTS (2787).

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