CINCINNATI OPERA presentS
PRIDE NIGHT
saturDAY, June 14, 2025
Music Hall | wilks studio
A celebration of LGBTQIA+ community
Following the performance of Verdi's riveting Rigoletto, we’ll lighten the mood with drinks, dancing, laughs, and surprises in Wilks Studio at Music Hall. Enjoy nibbles, festive drinks, and dance beats—plus, we’ll tip our hats to honorees Brian L. Tiffany and Jerry Ewers. Make a full night of it with tickets to Verdi’s Rigoletto (included with sponsorships; hosts receive 20% off performance tickets) or purchase a Pride Night attendee ticket and join us for the party starting at 10:30 p.m.
🎉 YOUR PRIDE NIGHT PLAYBILL 🎉
6:30 p.m. – VIP Sponsor Cocktail Reception
Sip, sparkle, and schmooze in the Taft Suite. Colorful cocktails and glittering conversation await.
7:30 p.m. – Verdi’s Rigoletto
Betrayal! Seduction! Revenge! And a twist ending you will NOT see coming. (Rigoletto is an opera with teeth—and bloomers.)
10:30 p.m. – Pride Night Celebration in Wilks Studio
It’s the after-party of your technicolor dreams full of dancing, light bites, and YASSSSSSSSSSSS!
How can you participate?
$1000 Sponsor
Includes tickets for two (2) to:
Pre-show VIP Sponsor Reception in the exclusive Taft Suite
Preferred seating for Verdi’s Rigoletto in Springer Auditorium
Post-show Pride Night Celebration in Wilks Studio
Six (6) drink tickets (distributed at the event)
Recognition at the event and on the webpage
$406 tax-deductible
$500 Sponsor
Includes tickets for two (2) to:
Pre-show VIP Sponsor Reception in the exclusive Taft Suite
Verdi’s Rigoletto in Springer Auditorium
Post-show Pride Night Celebration in Wilks Studio
Four (4) drink tickets (distributed at the event)
Recognition at the event and on the webpage
$136 tax-deductible
$35 Attendee
Includes ticket for one (1) to:
One (1) ticket to Pride Night Celebration in Wilks Studio
One (1) drink ticket (distributed at the event)
$65 Host
Includes ticket for one (1) to:
Pride Night Celebration in Wilks Studio
One (1) drink ticket (distributed at the event)
20% discount on tickets to Verdi’s Rigoletto
(promo code provided in email receipt)$31 tax-deductible
Rigoletto
Tickets for the performance of Rigoletto at 7:30 p.m. in Springer Auditorium are on sale now. If you already have tickets for a different date, we're here to assist. Give us a call at 513-241-2742 (Mon.-Fri.; noon-5 p.m.), and we'll be happy to exchange them for you or assist you with donating them to an individual or community service organization.
about our honorees
BRIAN L. TIFFANY and JERRY EWERS are long-time supporters of Cincinnati Opera and passionate advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Brian is the President and CEO of Brian L. Tiffany & Company, LLC, and leads the Tiffany Collective, a real estate development and consulting firm. He has served on industry committees championing diversity initiatives and LGBTQ+ representation and has held board positions with Cincinnati Opera and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, where he currently serves as president.
Jerry is the founder and owner of Spaces, a firm specializing in architecture, design, and construction. He is a former trustee of Cincinnati Ballet and, together with Brian, is a member of both the Queen City and Cincinnati Country Clubs.
Together for 19 years and married for 13, Brian and Jerry enjoy traveling and spending time with their three adult children and five grandchildren.
Click below to make a gift in honor of Brian and Jerry.
💅 Serving Looks 💅
So, what do you wear? This year, we’re tapping into the ELEMENT OF SURPRISE! (And, of course, whatever makes you feel fearless.) Think: a pop of color, a piece of unexpected drama, bold choices. Go full glam. Go minimalist with a statement. Go rainbow. Go rogue. Just surprise us.
Premier Sponsor
Mr. Ronald T. Bates and Mr. Randy Lasley
scenes from pride 2024—What a fabulous evening!
If you would like to peruse the full gallery of photos and download for personal use, click below. We ask that you recognize and tag our photographer, Paige Pederzani, in any instances of social media use.