Trip Planner 2017-18 Trip Planner For Group Leaders | Page 34

Experience Theaters and Performance Compiled by Kendall Fletcher OF ARIAS AND ARABESQUES Santa Fe Opera Santa Fe Opera The Santa Fe Opera has commissioned and produced many new American operas, beginning with “The Tower” in 1957. With 14 world premieres under its belt, the Opera debuted another in 2017: “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” Guests can take part in tailgating before shows or Preview Dinners at its Dapples Pavilion, which is surrounded by the opera’s gardens and offers views of the New Mexico sunsets. Shows slated for 2018 include “Candide,” “The Italian Girl in Algiers,” “Ariadne Auf Naxos,” “Madame Butterfly” and “Dr. Atomic.” Groups are seated together at reserved tables, and complimentary round-trip shuttle service is available between the parking lot and the award-winning, open-air theater. Contact Kathy Prenevost at [email protected] or visit santafeopera.org. Boston Ballet 32 NTA Trip Planner for Group Leaders Boston Ballet The Boston Ballet was the first professional repertory ballet company in New England when it debuted in 1963 and is now home to the largest ballet school in North America. The 2017–18 season will begin with the season opener premiere of “Obsidian Tear” in November, a co-production with the Royal Ballet, followed by the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” through December. The upcoming season will offer variations of classical and contemporary programming and will showcase works of historical and 21st-century choreographers. Some of the spring shows are “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Sleeping Beauty,” “Classic Balanchine” and “La Sylphide.” Group benefits include early access to tickets, discounts, complimentary tickets, backstage tours and meet-and-greets. Contact John Fernandes at [email protected] or visit bostonballet.org. When seeing the opera and the ballet, groups can enjoy benefits and additional events that make the trip even more memorable. Take a look at these NTA members who offer bonus experiences from pre-show dinners to meet-and-greets: