How will I understand if the opera is in another language?

Many operas are sung in another language – French, Italian, Spanish, German and more!
Every opera has English captions. These are very similar to the subtitles you see on TV shows and movies.
Want to be prepared before you even step foot into the theatre?
Check out the synopsis before coming to the show! And follow Opera Columbus on social media for video content from the cast – including explaining the plot of the show in 60 seconds.

When do I applaud during an opera?

Our performers LOVE to hear your applause! If you are ever unsure of when to applaud – take cues from your fellow audience members.
Want to feel like a true opera extraordinaire? Add a “BRAVO” (or “BRAVA” for female leads) during the cast bows. This is opera language for “well done”.

What should I wear to the opera?

There is no dress code for opera! Some patrons choose to dress for a special occasion, while others prefer to keep it casual. We encourage all of our audience members to wear whatever they are comfortable in.

How will I know what to do when I arrive?

For every opera performance, Opera Columbus sends a “Know Before You Go” email. This email includes all of the key information you will need to know before coming to the theatre.

When should I arrive to the opera?

Plan on arriving about 30-40 minutes early. This gives you plenty of time to park, get tickets from Will Call if needed, grab a drink and find your seats in the theatre without feeling rushed. And all OC show have interactive pre-show experiences in the lobby!
Late comers are seated (or stand) in the rear of the theatre until ushers take them to their seats at an appropriate point in the production.

How do I purchase tickets?

There are three ways to purchase Opera Columbus tickets:

Online
Visit CAPA Ticket Center to purchase tickets online.

Call
Call the CAPA Ticket Center at 614-469-0939

In-Person
Visit the CAPA Ticket Center located at 39 E. State St.

Accessibility and ADA Information

At Opera Columbus, we believe world-class art belongs to every body, every ability, every voice. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning with a lifelong love of live performance, our mission is simple: to make the opera experience open, welcoming and accessible to all. Here’s how we’re making that happen:

Audio Description
Available at Sunday performances. For patrons who are blind or low-vision. our professional describers bring the production to life with real-time narration that captures the moment, staging, costumes, props, set and emotion.

Vibrating Vests
Available at all performances. Through wearable technology that transforms music into physical sensation, deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members can feel the score as it happens.

Braille Programs
Available at all performances. We proudly offer braille programs so every patron can have access to cast information, opera synopsis and program notes.

Touch Tour
Available at Sunday performance. Before the show, blind or low-vision patrons can explore the costumes, props and set pieces through a guided tactile experience.

Captions
Opera in German? Italian? English? Opera Columbus has English captions at every performance.

If you or a guest would like accessibility services, please contact us ahead of the performance so we can make your experience seamless. Questions? Reach out to Kelsi at kmoore@operacolumbus.org

What is CAPA Ticket Center All-In Ticket Pricing?

CAPA Ticket Center has implemented All-In Pricing
What does this mean for you?
You will see the full price for any ticket sold through CBUSArts.com as soon as you click the “Buy Tickets” link from any event page or description. When selecting seats, the full ticket price will be listed, as well as broken down into ticket price and fees
NOTE: The cost of the ticket will not change; you will simply see the full price from the first step, instead of being surprised at checkout
Why are we making this change?
All-In Pricing is our way to make the ticket-buying process more transparent, so you see exactly what you will pay at checkout as soon as you start shopping for seats, inclusive of the ticket price and any fees