"Falstaff" (Italian opera adapted from Shakespeare) 65% off discount tickets

Falstaff
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto adapted by Arrigo Boito from the play The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes
from Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2, by William Shakespeare

APRIL 28, MAY 1, 3, 2026 at the Benedum

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to experience classic Italian comedic opera?

Laugh last, laugh best.
Beloved buffoon Sir John Falstaff has fallen on hard times. But being a ladies’ man (or so he’d like to think), he drunkenly schemes to cash in on his wit and charm by wooing the wealthy wives of Windsor, Alice Ford and Meg Page. However, when these women uncover that he has sent them both identical love letters, they hatch a plan of their own to teach Falstaff a lesson he won’t soon forget!
The music matches the merriment and mischief of this madcap romp. See why Verdi’s buoyant comedy, based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, is considered one of the best comedic operas of all time!

Antony Walker conducts; Crystal Manich directs.

Understand Every Word: Falstaff is sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage at all performances.

Meetup Ticket Discount Offer
With promo code “POMEETUP” Meetup members can purchase discounted tickets of $50 (regularly $149) or $28 (regularly $86) or $17 (regularly $49) for the Friday, May 1st, 7 pm performance.

With this link the discount is pre-applied (where discount seats are shown the Orchestra Level but if you click on the theater map, you can see discount seats in the Director’s Circle, First Tier, and Second Tier balcony as well) - http://www.culturaldistrict.org/promotion/apply?promotion_code=POMEETUP If you have any questions, please contact Álvaro Muñoz, Group Services Manager, PITTSBURGH OPERA at 412-281-0912 x 213

There are a limited number of discounted seats. Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are not for sale at the box office.

This is a very generous offer and a wonderful opportunity to experience opera, especially for those that perhaps have never checked out classic opera before. Naturally, this offer is not intended to be a substitute for Pittsburgh Opera 2025-2026 subscriptions which have many benefits.

For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit

PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION Tickets include a very interesting pre-show discussion (with colorful study guide) one hour before each performance. Thus, we can meet inside the Benedum at 6 PM on Friday, May 1 for this discussion.

The Meetup ticket offer is a really good deal, so think about treating yourself and family/friends for a truly memorable evening.

For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit FALSTAFF | Pittsburgh Opera

And if you can't make it on May 1 with the Meetup ticket offer, please consider attending one of the other performances.

Tuesday, April 28 at 7 PM

Friday, May 1 at 7 PM

Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM

Normally priced tickets and ticket availability for all performances may be found at FALSTAFF | Pittsburgh Opera or by calling (412) 456-6666 or stopping by the Theater Square/Benedum Box Office. Please note student (18 & Under) tickets are 50% off for all performances.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability or call 412-423-8980.