Fort Worth Opera announced a new Family Series designed to bring live opera to families across North Texas. The initiative, promoted under the tagline “Opera for Everyone,” offers four productions under an hour, each tailored to specific age groups and paired with complementary experiences such as zoo admission, art exhibitions and hands‑on crafts.
Series overview and ticket package
The Family Series includes a FWOpera Family Package that gives parents a one‑click way to purchase a full season at a discounted rate. Package holders receive 20% off each performance and 15% off additional single tickets throughout the 2026‑2027 season, along with a free gift at the first show.
Productions for young children
The first production, The Ugly Duckling, targets children in Pre‑K through third grade. It emphasizes kindness and self‑discovery and will be staged at the Fort Worth Zoo on September 26, 2026. Ticket holders receive zoo admission and an interactive animal encounter, plus photo opportunities with characters.
Middle‑grade offerings
For students in fourth through eighth grade, the opera Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World celebrates courage and creativity. Performances are scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the zoo and again in March 2027 at the Rose Marine Theater, with each venue providing either zoo entry or complimentary access to the Artes de la Rosa Women’s History Month exhibition.
Holiday programming
The holiday segment begins with Harmony for the Holidays on November 21, a musical celebration of seasonal favorites intended to become a new family tradition. The series concludes with Gian Carlo Menotti’s classic opera Amahl and the Night Visitors, presented December 12‑13, 2026, at Stage West Theatre.
Community and educational focus
Director Angela Turner Wilson described the series as an investment in the future of the arts in Fort Worth, while Director of Education and Community Engagement Anthony D. Pound highlighted the value of introducing children to opera as a form of creative expression. Both leaders emphasized that the programming is designed to be affordable, family‑friendly and rooted in community venues.
Tickets and the Family Package are available now through the Fort Worth Opera website or by calling the box office at 817‑731‑0726.
Original reporting: Focus Daily News — read the source article.
