Chicago Opera Theater's Annual Underground Cruise Set for 8/21

Continuing its tradition of offering unique and adventurous operatic experiences throughout Chicago, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents its Auxiliary Council's annual Opera Underground Cruise. This unique cruise will whisk guests down the Chicago River and onto Lake Michigan as they are serenaded by opera's most beloved arias.

The boat cruise takes place on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (vessel boards at 5:30 p.m.) on Chicago Cruises' "Summer of George" boat. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Space is limited. Tickets can be purchased at 312.704.8414. The "Summer of George" is docked on the Chicago River at 800 S. Wells Street.

This annual event growing in popularity is an opportunity for the Auxiliary Council to invite Opera Underground members and other young professionals who enjoy great music and theater to engage with COT and its upcoming season. Guests will mingle with like-minded individuals in a light, enjoyable and approachable atmosphere. Tickets for the cruise include two drink tickets for a wine and beer bar and light hors d'oeuvres. The evening's entertainment will be provided by Alumni of COT's Young Artist Program.

COT's 2013 season closes next month with Verdi's Joan of Arc on September 21, 25, 27 at 7:30 p.m. and September 29 at 3 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. The 2014 season recently announced, includes the Chicago premiere of Duke Elington's Queenie Pie (February 15-23), a double-bill of Viktor Ullmann's The Emperor of Atlantis and Carl Orff's The Clever One (May 31-June 8) and then the Chicago premiere of Ernest Bloch's Macbeth (September 13-21).

For more information on Chicago Opera Theater, COT's Auxiliary Council or Opera Underground Subscriptions, visit us at www.ChicagoOperaTheater.org, "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chicagooperatheater or follow us on Twitter at @ChicagoOpera.