
Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Opera Presents Speed Dating Tonight
- Performance
- Tickets Required
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Suzanne and Paul Westlake Performing Arts Center

Image courtesy of Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Opera Department
About The Event
The award-winning Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Opera and the Cleveland Museum of Art present the Cleveland premiere of composer Michael Ching’s hilarious one-act opera, Speed Dating Tonight!
Perfect for Valentine’s Day weekend, this comic opera in English explores the emotional roller coaster of finding that special someone. Excitement is in the air as Kaylee, the speed dating coordinator, and Joe, the bartender, prepare for the arrival of speed daters in search of their perfect match. The opera is made up of a series of five-minute “dates” that give us a glimpse into the lives, loves, passions, quirks, and fantasies of the colorful cast of characters. Each time Kaylee rings the bell, the daters switch tables for a new round of discovery in hopes of making a special connection. Ching’s tuneful original score features some parodies of famous operatic melodies, and, as a special treat, this all-new production includes two “dates” composed by Ching especially for the Cleveland premiere.
Be sure to purchase tickets to your desired showtime. Performances take place at the following times:
Friday, February 14, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 15, 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 16, 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
The views expressed by performers during this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Ticket Prices
Tickets are nonrefundable. No refunds are issued unless the event is canceled by the venue or if safety concerns prevent the event from taking place. If an event is canceled, tickets are refunded in full. If an event is rescheduled, tickets are honored for the new date. We encourage attendees to stay informed about event updates.
Sponsors
The 2024–25 Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the Musart Society. This program is made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is funded in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
Performing arts programs are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.