New York City Opera: American Classics

WHAT: American opera, musical theater, renowned vocalists and instrumentalists FREE: No tickets needed, just show up on the lawn! New York City Opera honors America's 250th anniversary with an evening showcasing the richness and vitality of American opera and musical theater. This special performance features an exceptional roster of New York City Opera vocalists: Larissa Martinez, Latonia Moore, Marnie Breckenridge, Kristin Sampson, Jason Karn, Franco Pomponi, and Brian Major. Latonia Moore , soprano Marnie Breckenridge , soprano Kristin Sampson , soprano Jason Karn , tenor Franco Pomponi , baritone Brian Major , baritone *Additional artists to be announced Bryant Park lends out hundreds of free blankets on a first come, first served basis, or bring your own cotton or fleece blanket. To protect the lawn, please do not sit on waterproof materials such as plastic tarps, yoga mats, or inflatable chairs. Take a seat in one of the pre-set chairs on the lawn or grab a chair from the gravel. You can use a chair anywhere on the lawn except for the center lawn blanket zone. Purchase food and drinks from tents on the east side of the lawn or bring your own picnic. Look for Stout NYC and Heaster Street Fair vendors, and be sure to visit the Bryant Park Shop, too! Visit the Bryant Park Shop tent for exclusive Picnic Performances merchandise and more. Find a parachute, hula hoops, and more fun on the east side of the lawn at select events. Dogs are welcome on the gravel and bluestone, but not on the lawn. Performances are cancelled when it is unsafe to be outdoors. In some cases, the lawn may be too wet to open but the performance may continue. Follow @bryantparknyc for day-of event updates. You can also check the lawn status on the bryantpark.org homepage . New York City Opera was famously dubbed “The People's Opera” by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia at its founding in 1943. More than 70 years later, City Opera continues its historic mission to inspire audiences with innovative and theatrically compelling opera, nurture the work of promising American artists, and build new audiences through affordable ticket prices and extensive outreach and education programs. Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions.