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Seattle Opera.

BRAVO! Kickoff Party

BRAVO! Season Kickoff Party

Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM

The Center for Wooden Boats | 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA, 98109
inside Lake Union Park

Free for BRAVO! Members & One Guest | $20 for Non-Members and Additional Guests (ages 21–39)

Ahoy mateys! Kick off the 2025/26 season at The Center for Wooden Boats! Grab a drink and explore the floating galleries, hear a talk about this maritime tradition, and enjoy a live performance featuring selections from our upcoming season with baritone DJ Jordan (Frida Kahlo ’23) and tenor John Marzano (Tosca ’25). Don't miss this swashbuckling celebration!

All party attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. Snacks provided. Beverages available for purchase.

BRAVO! Members: Your special member price will be automatically applied at checkout. Add regular full-price tickets to your cart and log in when prompted.

Event Timeline

6:00 PM | Event Begins, Galleries Open, Bar Open
6:30 PM | Behind the Scenes talk from The Center for Wooden Boats
7:15 PM | Season Preview Concert

Parking Details & Information

Questions?

Call 206.389.7676 from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday or email bravo@seattleopera.org.

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Add to Calendar 9/17/2025 6:00:00 PM 9/17/2025 9:00:00 PM America/Vancouver BRAVO! Season Kickoff Party BRAVO! Season Kickoff Party Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM The Center for Wooden Boats | 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA, 98109 inside Lake Union Park Ahoy mateys! Kick off the 2025/26 season at The Center for Wooden Boats! Grab a drink and explore the floating galleries, hear a talk about this maritime tradition, and enjoy a live performance featuring selections from our upcoming season with baritone DJ Jordan (Frida Kahlo ’23) and tenor John Marzano (Tosca ’25). Don't miss this swashbuckling celebration! All party attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. Snacks provided. Beverages available for purchase. The Center for Wooden Boats | 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA, 98109
inside Lake Union Park


Performers

John Marzano

John Marzano
Tenor

Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Seattle Opera Debut: Giuseppe, La traviata (’17)
Previously at Seattle Opera: Soloist, Divo to Diva: Anita Spritzer in Recital (’24); Oronte, Alcina (’23); Gastone de Letorieres, La traviata (’23); Philistine Messenger, Samson and Delilah in Concert (’23); Recitalist, Summer Recital Series (‘21); Le Remendado, Carmen (’19); Ruiz, Il trovatore (’19)

Engagements: Alfredo, La traviata (Vashon Opera); Tenor, Pride Pops (Seattle Symphony); Andronico, Bajazet (Portland Opera) Camille de Rosillon, The Merry Widow (Tacoma Opera)

Darrell J. Jordan

Darrell J. (DJ) Jordan
Baritone

Hometown: Troy, MO
Seattle Opera Debut: Eduardo/Bonito/Diego, Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World (‘23)
Previously at Seattle Opera: Teaching Artist (2017–present); August, Everything After (‘23)

Engagements: Joseph de Rocher, Dead Man Walking (Tacoma Opera); Palémon, Thaïs (Opera Idaho); Zeus, La Callas (Puget Sound Concert Opera); Basilio, Il barbiere di Siviglia (Opera Bend); Baron Douphol, La traviata (Opera Vermont)


Performers are subject to change.