Toledo Opera and Toledo Spirits to host “Get into the Spirit of Opera”

Published Monday, September 25, 2023

Toledo Opera and The Toledo Spirits Company will host the pop-up event, “Get into the Spirit of Opera,” on Tuesday, September 26 at 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at The Toledo Spirits Company, 1301 North Summit Street, Toledo, OH 43604.

To celebrate the upcoming performance of Cinderella, the evening will feature a signature cocktail, crafted by The Toledo Spirits Company, a performance by members of the Cinderella cast, and a drawing for two tickets to opening night of Cinderella on Friday, October 6, 2023 and a $75 gift certificate for Toledo Spirits/Bellwether.

“Toledo Opera is excited to be producing this comedic opera for the very first time! We are especially happy to be celebrating this whimsical story with our friends at Toledo Spirits – whose continued partnership is greatly appreciated. Join us for a drink; there is nothing like camaraderie to lift the spirits of a community” shared Suzanne Rorick, executive director, Toledo Opera.

“We are excited to see the return of Toledo Opera, and we are just as excited to be able to experience their world class talent along with outstanding cocktails here at our cocktail bar Bellwether” added Andrew Newby, CEO Toledo Spirits.

More about Cinderella: Never before seen by Toledo Opera audiences, the beloved tale of Cinderella meets operatic delight in this Rossini hit. Based on the iconic children’s story, Angelina (Cinderella) sweeps the floors while her farcical stepsisters try on dresses, vying for the extremely eligible Prince Ramiro’s hand in marriage. With a twist of fate, Angelina meets Prince Ramiro. Charmed by her goodness, he knows he has found his soulmate. Amid household chaos, squabbling family members, and mistaken identities, Angelina’s honesty and forthrightness bring this story to its rightful and hilarious conclusion. Rossini’s charming take on the classic Cinderella story will delight audiences of all ages in this family-friendly opera. Cinderella stars mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit as Angelina, tenor David Walton as Prince Ramiro, and BGSU voice professor Keith Phares as Count Dandini.  Michelle Rofrano conducts Rossini’s sparkling score as director Marc Verzatt brings this enchanting story to life. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

For media access, please contact Rachael Cammarn at rcammarn@toledoopera.org or Malynda Goolsbee at malynda@toledospirits.com.

Toledo Opera will perform Cinderella at the Valentine Theatre on Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 8 at 2 p.m. To learn more about Cinderella cast and production team and to buy tickets, visit: toledoopera.org. Cinderella is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Key Bank Trustee Walter E. Terhune Memorial Fund. For media access, please contact Rachael Cammarn at rcammarn@toledoopera.org.