The Challenge

OPERA was quickly losing audience and brand awareness in markets outside of NYC starting in the early 2000’s. A disruptive solution was needed to reinvigorate the brand and generate new audiences for the future.

SOLUTION   

• Created a LIVE, event cinema series in movie theatres nationwide to bring Opera performances to local audiences while cross promoting the Opera event cinema series in front of Hollywood blockbuster film titles 

• “Eventized” each broadcast into theatres with special access to back stage happenings, interviews from performers, building of the sets, creation of the costumes, history of the Opera itself 

• Partnered with Radio to host the LIVE theatre events while also cross promoting in exchange for onscreen recognition in the broadcasts. 

• Engaged local, performing arts centers to support the Opera series and offer as value add benefits to their local members 

RESULTS 

• Most successful event cinema series to date entering its 13th season in theatres 

• Attendance remains strong and significant incremental revenue generated for Opera 

• Participating theatre scale has grown to over 1000 screens per event in the United States 

• Theatre Opera Series has expanded internationally

• Opera brand now widely recognized by audiences of all ages worldwide