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July 31-August 10: Operation Opera at Feinstein's at the Nikko, San Francisco

Starring Adelmo Guidarelli, baritone
With Seth Weinstein, piano
Conceived, written, and directed by Mike Wills

The MAC award-winning super hit of the Edinburgh Festival is a fast-paced whirlwind of classically performed comedic musical fun. Whether you’re a die-hard opera lover or self-avowed hater of the art, you’ll laugh out loud at this edgy, sexy, modern-day extravaganza of vintage madness. This hilariously joyful performance takes the audience on a comic journey into a world of music and mayhem that New York critics have compared to Victor Borge and Anna Russell.

Suitable for all demographics, the show encompasses everything from a night at the opera to a day with Bugs Bunny on the Warner Brothers lot. It’s a multi-genre production that has it all: pop, rock, country, opera, puppets, and even magic.

More about the show (Operation Opera site)

When	Thursdays, July 31 & August 7, 8 p.m. Fridays, August 1 & 8, 8 p.m. Saturdays, August 2 & 9, 7 p.m. Sundays, August 3 & 10, 7 p.m. Doors open 90 minutes before showtime
Where	Feinstein's at the Nikko Hotel Nikko 222 Mason Street San Francisco (Directions via Google Maps)
Tickets	Available through TicketWeb $50 (first 4 rows) $35 (elevated sides with banquettes and rails, and middle floor tables) Seating first-come, first-serve within each section; $20 food-and-drink minimum additional

August 16: Opera at Diliberto Winery, Jamesport, N.Y.

I'll be the pianist for spinto soprano Jodi Keogan, tenor John Tiranno, and baritone Rod Gomez in an evening of Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, and Massenet, with a little musical theatre thrown in. Join us in the vineyard for the concert and enjoy some wine and pizza as well!

More about Diliberto Winery (Diliberto Winery site)

When	Saturday, August 16, 7 p.m.
Where	Diliberto Winery 250 Manor Lane Jamesport, New York (Directions via Google Maps)
Tickets	$29 in advance from Eventbrite or $35 at the door (includes concert only; food extra)

August 19: L'Opera Burlesque at Duane Park, New York City

I'll be the pianist for this hour-long fantasy of operatic beauty and neoclassical burlesque presented by the Hot Box Girls in collaboration with Opera Moderne. Come and enjoy this visual feast of stunning women, beautiful singing, gorgeous costumes, and aerial feats, featuring music by Puccini, Mozart, Bizet, Weill, Delibes, and more.

More about l'Opera Burlesque (l'Opera Burlesque site)
More about the venue (Duane Park site)

When	Tuesday, August 19, 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m. for dinner)
Where	Duane Park 308 Bowery, New York City (Directions via Google Maps)
Tickets	$60 table minimum or $30 bar-banquette minimum Reservations at duanepark@earthlink.net