"Orpheus and Eurydice" (French opera) 65% off discount tickets and Cast Q&A

Orpheus and Eurydice
Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck, with instrumentation by Hector Berlioz
Libretto by Pierre-Louis Moline
NOVEMBER 14, 20, 22, 2026 at Byham Theater

To love is to look.
After the death of his beloved Eurydice, Orpheus vows to plunge into the very depths of the Underworld itself to bring her back. Moved by Orpheus’s passion, Amore (Cupid) appears and agrees to aid him in the rescue of his wife so long as he does not look at her until they return to the land of the living again.

With the help of the spirits of the Underworld, Orpheus finds Eurydice in Elysium. But as he guides her to the surface, he knows he cannot look back. Eurydice believes this means he does not love her, and she refuses to take another step until he looks her way. So he does… but this classic tale may not end the way you’ve seen before!

Based on the same Greek myth that inspired the Broadway hit Hadestown, Christoph Willibald Gluck's original 1774 score is enhanced by Hector Berlioz’s 1859 re-arrangement, making this a story that has only been enriched over the centuries.

Antony Walker conducts.

Understand Every Word: ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE is sung in French 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 $89) or $17 (regularly $49) for the Friday, October 16th, 7 pm performance.
With this link, the discount is pre-applied (where discount seats are shown the Orchestra Level, and if you click on the theater map, you can see discount seats in the balcony) 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.

Naturally, this offer is not intended to be a substitute for Pittsburgh Opera 2026-2027 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 Byham at 6 PM on Friday, November 20 for this pre-show discussion from 6-6:30 PM.

AFTER-SHOW Cast Q&A Discussion After the show, please feel free to stay for the cast Q&A discussion about their training, other performances they've been doing around the world, their fun experiences while visiting Pittsburgh, etc. These cast Q&A discussions are often funny and engaging. This is also a chance to see these opera stars out of costume and actually being quite down-to-earth in addition to their remarkable talents. These Q&A discussions last 30-60 minutes with a chance for photos and autographs if desired.

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 ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE | Pittsburgh Opera

And if you can't make it on November 20 with the Meetup ticket offer, please consider attending one of the other performances.

Saturday, November 14 at 7 PM

Friday, November 20 at 7 PM

Sunday, November 22 at 2 PM

Normally priced tickets and ticket availability for all performances may be found at ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE | Pittsburgh Opera or by calling (412) 456-6666 or stopping by the Theater Square/Byham/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.