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Enjoy our 2011-2012 Season with your group of friends!

Words like "amazing" and "exhilarating" describe the ultimate experience that Virginia Opera provides.

We make it easy! Bring your group of friends, co-workers, or anyone else who recognizes the joy of live operatic performances to Virginia Opera while enjoying great savings!

Read on to learn more, or go ahead and book your group today!

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Group Sales in Fairfax
George Mason University Center for the Arts

Group sales for Virginia Opera performances in Fairfax are arranged through George Mason University's Center for the Arts.

Please visit the group sales page of their website for detailed information, or call their group sales manager directly at 703.993.8600.



Benefits

Bringing your group to Virginia Opera is easy and rewarding! Here are some of the valuable incentives we offer groups to Virginia Opera. Reserve your subscription or your tickets EARLY to obtain the best seats at the best prices.

Full season subscription group packages (all four operas) for Norfolk and Richmond - ON SALE NOW!

    • Purchase early to save on your subscription tickets
    • Priority seating 
    • Misplaced tickets will be reprinted at no additional cost
    • Exchange tickets to another performance date at no cost (based on availability)
    • Custom price packages tailored to your group!
    • Gain exclusive group booking access to Aida in Norfolk and Richmond

  • Single performance group packages (Available NOW!) for Norfolk or Richmond 
    • Purchase early for better seats!
    • Purchase early for better prices!

  • NOTE: There are NO standard group sales available for Aida. We recommend you purchase individual tickets early for the best seats and best prices or purchase full season subscription group packages, which includes all four of our amazing opera productions. Groups of 75+ or groups that would like to attend for a special function can obtain a special price, benefits or services. Please call to inquire and for more information. 

    School Group Packages (2011-2012 Season)

    • School Groups (4 Students: 1 Chaperone ratio) 
      • A variety of options exist for attendance at the Student Night at the Opera (SNATO) and mainstage performances. For more information, please contact our Education Department or our Group Sales Coordinator.


    General Group Discounts (2011-2012 Season)

    Receive ticket and subscription pricing for your group purchase — Call 1.866.Opera.Va (1.866.673.7282) for information!

    Individual ticket prices start at approximately $20 (not including fees & tax) each with savings between 10% - 20% depending on several factors including time of purchase, performance date and section.

    The EARLIER your group purchases the better the price and the better the seats. The incentive to join your group to experience Virginia Opera's extraordinary art form at the exceptional value will be undeniable.

    Groups can be as small as 10 individuals or larger than 100+. We are here to offer you individualized service!

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    2011-2012 Season Performance Schedule

    2011-2012 STATEWIDE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
    VENUE
    NORFOLK
    RICHMOND
    FAIRFAX*
    Series
    C
    D
    E
    G
    H
    J
    K
    Day & Time
    Sat.
    8:00 p.m.
    Wed.
    7:30 p.m.
    Fri.
    8:00 p.m.
    Sun.
    2:30 p.m.
    Fri.
    8:00 p.m.
    Sun.
    2:30 p.m.
    Fri.
    8:00 p.m.
    Sun.
    2:00 p.m.
    Operas
    2
    0
    1
    1

    AIDA

    Oct 1
    Oct 5
    Oct 7
    Oct 9
    Oct 21
    Oct 23
    Oct 14
    Oct 16

    HANSEL AND GRETEL

    Nov 12
    Nov 16
    Nov 18
    Nov 20
    Nov 25
    Nov 27
    Dec 2
    Dec 4
    2
    0
    1
    2

    ORPHÉE

    Jan 28
    Feb 1 
    Feb 3
    Feb 5
    Feb 17
    Feb 19
    Feb 10
    Feb 12

    THE MIKADO

    Mar 10
    Mar 14 
    Mar 16
    Mar 18
    Mar 30 
    Apr 1
    Mar 23
    Mar 25

    *For groups attending Fairfax performances, click here or call 703.993.8600.

     


    Qualifying as a Group, and Other Important Information and Restrictions

    To qualify for a group package discount, the following requirements must be met:

    • Each group must have a designated primary point-of-contact (Group Leader) that works with Virginia Opera's Box Office representative 
    • Groups for SNATO performances must meet the 4 student to 1 chaperone ratio; no fewer students; please call for price and dates 
    • All groups must have a minimum of (10) attendees
    • Groups can choose seating in two or more different price sections however, the group must attend the same performance (series) - call for availability and prices  
    • A non-refundable payment of 25% of the total cost must be made at time of reservation 
    • It is the responsibility of the designated point-of-contact (Group Leader) to communicate the appropriate restrictions, prices, times, and all other necessary information
    • Group sales discounts cannot be combined with other offers, specials or ticket packages 
    • Ticket prices, dates and times are subject to change
    • Other restrictions may apply 
    • All sales are final

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    Book Your Group Today!

    To subscribe, order individual tickets or to request more information for your group please contact Virginia Opera's Box Office Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m or e-mail any time.

     E-Mail:

    Group Sales

     Phone:

    Box Office at 757.213.4547

     Fax:

    757.627.0865

     Mail:

    Virginia Opera Group Sales
    P.O. Box 2580
    Norfolk, VA 23501

    For groups attending performances at George Mason University's Center for the Arts in Fairfax, VA, click here or call 703.993.8600.

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