Seattle Opera is Launching LGBT Nights

[Natasha]

Seattle Opera is Launching LGBT Nights

http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=29660
7/7/2008

"In an initiative intended to attract diverse audience bases, Seattle Opera is launching LGBT Nights, designed especially for Seattle's Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender community.  Seattle Opera has designated one Friday performance of each of three popular operas as evenings when members of the LGBT community can gather at McCaw Hall and enjoy all that Seattle Opera has to offer.  The first three LGBT nights will take place during Aida (August 22), The Pearl Fishers (January 23), and The Marriage of Figaro (May 15)."

[Shana A]

Seattle Opera reaches out to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2008038070_operabrief08.html

Seattle Opera reaches out to lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender audiences with a special ticket deal.

Seattle Opera is looking to build its audience by reaching out to lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender music fans. The arts organization announced three LGBT Nights at McCaw Hall during the upcoming 2008-09 season.

At these designated performances, patrons may pay $100 for discounted main-floor orchestra seating, private intermission receptions (with wine, hors d'oeuvres and desserts) and admission to preshow lectures. The inaugural event — an Aug. 22 presentation of "Aida" — will be hosted by Seattle Opera trustee JJ McKay and Washington state Sen. Ed Murray. Tickets for the evening are on sale now.

"Our [LGBT Night] guests will be able to socialize, make new friends and network with other operagoers while attending performances at one of the premier opera companies. Opera is for everyone," said Seattle Opera's director of marketing and communications Alvin Alexander Henry in a prepared statement.