Welcome to Operatini: Witches and Brews—a lively dinner-theater night filled with music, cocktails, and Halloween fun. Whether you’re new to opera or a longtime fan, this event is a great way to dive into something different. This Operatini blends opera, musical theater, and art songs, all performed by top talent from Idaho—many of whom have shined on stages across the U.S. and Europe.
Operatini began as an opportunity to enjoy live performances alongside martinis inspired by upcoming productions. Now, it’s grown into a series of events with even more drink choices and unique experiences. For this Halloween-themed night, enjoy two specialty cocktails:
- Phantom of the Opera – Empress gin, Lillet Blanc, and a lemon twist
- Witches Chorus – Vodka, apple mix, and a caramel drizzle
Please note: All drinks, including the special cocktails, are sold separately. Dinner and the performance are included with your ticket.
Pair your drinks with a delicious buffet dinner crafted to match the evening’s spooky vibe:
- Chicken cutlet with roasted peppers and thyme in a tomato coulis*
- Squid ink risotto
- Honey-roasted pumpkin
- Mixed green salad with assorted dressings
- Rolls with butter
- Chocolate pot de crème topped with a marzipan skull and tombstone
*Vegan and gluten-free option: Breaded eggplant with roasted tomato coulis, peppers, and thyme
Operatini has grown from its early days as private events, like “Bellini, Puccini Martini,” created by former Executive Director Julie Kilgrow. It became a public ticketed series in 2009 under Mark Junkert’s leadership. Now, with General Director Stacey Trenteseaux leading the way, Operatini is evolving once again, offering fresh experiences and bold performances.
With three more Operatinis coming up this season, there are plenty of chances to join us for more unforgettable nights. Be sure to catch our final Operatini on May 22, 2025, when guest soprano Kirstin Chavez presents Carmen Inside Out—a one-woman show that will leave a lasting impression. Don’t miss it!
Furie terribili
from Rinaldo, George Frideric Handel
Stacey Trenteseaux
Dis-moi que je suis belle
from Thaïs, Jules Massenet
Jena Carpenter
Iris, Hence Away
from Semele, George Frideric Handel
Naomi Spinelli
Tre volte miagola la gatta in fregola (Witches’
from Macbeth, Giuseppe Verdi
Jena Carpenter, Katia Hayati, Michele Detwiler
Jack’s Lament
from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Danny Elfman
Cody Bray
Waldesgespräch
from Liederkreis, Op 39, Robert Schumann
Nicholas Cravens
Stride la vampa
from Il Trovatore, Giuseppe Verdi
Michele Detwiler
Poor Unfortunate Souls
from The Little Mermaid, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken
Naomi Spinelli
Alive
from Jekyll & Hyde, Frank Wildhorn
Nicholas Cravens
I Hold Your Hand in Mine
By Tom Lehrer
Michele Detwiler
Una macchia è qui tuttora (Sleepwalking Aria)
from Macbeth, Giuseppe Verdi
Katia Hayati
A Little Priest
from Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim
Jena Carpenter, Cody Bray