Gatherings are on hold (our fermata!), but AOP continues to create new work, serving one of humanity's basic spiritual needs: to tell stories and to hear stories. 

Some fermatas hold silence, but others maintain the sound – and AOP has most definitely chosen the latter.  Hosted by Jorell Williams, fermata will be a celebration of music and two honorees: Angel Blue, the recipient of our first ever Van Blazer award, and the enduring legacy of AOP’s Charles Jarden. Join our cherished artistic family at the fermata benefit and let us hold this space together, looking ahead to when we will move to the next musical bar…in person!   

Funds raised will benefit the work that AOP has the great privilege to continue, despite the pandemic. 

VIP Experience
6PM

Enhance your experience with VIP admission. Details and registration below.

A contribution of $500 or higher grants access to a special VIP pre-show experience at 6pm, featuring a choreography session with acclaimed ballet dancer and Associate Artistic Director of the New York City Ballet Wendy Whelan, an interactive culinary class with chef Tyler Kord of No. 7 restaurants, a communal musical moment with soprano Adrienne Danrich, a song lyric writing workshop with librettist Mark Campbell, a world premiere by composer/performer Gilda Lyons, and more special guests, auction items, toasts and surprises.  

Join us for this exclusive portion of the evening, where we will announce AOP’s inaugural Artistic Advisory Council and raise glasses to our beautiful and resilient community.

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