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Enhanced Reception: Carousel à la Carte 

Updated: Sep 24, 2024


Visiting the Music of Carousel: June is Bustin' Out All Over


This lively and exuberant number celebrates the arrival of spring and the renewal it brings. The song is a burst of energy and optimism, capturing the joy and vitality of the season. Its catchy melody and vivid imagery make it a favorite, as it evokes the feeling of a fresh start and the excitement of new possibilities.


Omar Najmi (Enoch Snow)


Omar is a tenor/composer based in Boston, MA. As a composer, Omar is a current member of Washington National Opera's American Opera Initiative, where his and Christine Evans' opera Mud Girl will be premiered in January. He has additionally had works commissioned by Atlanta Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, White Snake Projects, Juventas New Music Ensemble, and Emmanuel Music.

 

Upcoming engagements include Adoration with Los Angeles Opera, The Impresario with Anchorage Opera, Carousel with Boston Lyric Opera, Messiah with Boston Baroque.

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Carousel à la Carte October 4 and 5, 2024!  

Selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical Carousel combine with a special catered dinner by La Cocina as we open our 25th Anniversary Season.  Revel in timeless music while savoring gourmet delights. This perfect “date night” promises to ignite the flames of nostalgia and create cherished memories.

 

Enhance Your Evening with a Special Performance

This year’s Enhanced Reception will include exclusive performances by several artists and feature original songs by Omar Najmi (this evening’s tenor) and our own Artistic Director, Curtis Tucker! 


Enhanced ticket holders will be treated to champagne and hors d’oeuvres, and will enjoy front-row seating for the main performance.  When buying your tickets online, please select any available seats at tables 1-4 (designated in red) in front of the stage to participate. Excellent general admission seats (any table in blue) are also available.


Doors open at 5 pm for enhanced ticket holders, and the entertainment will begin at 5:30








"June is Bustin' Out All Over" Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel 1956


 
 
 

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