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 What do I wear? There's really no "dress code" for opera, but people sometimes like to make it a special occasion and dress up. A good rule of thumb is, the better the seats, the dressier you might want to be. Some people will come wearing black tie, others will come wearing blue jeans. It just depends on what makes you comfortable. You won't be alone, whatever you decide! How will I know what's going on? We make it easy! There are supertitles in English projected above the stage at every Connecticut Opera performance. You don't have to know anything at all about the opera to follow the drama, moment by moment. But if you want to learn a little more, you can also attend a free preview lecture at the theater, an hour before the performance. When should I clap? Opera was designed for applause. Unlike a symphony concert, it's generally OK to clap when someone has just finished a wonderful aria (song). If you're in doubt, just follow the lead of others in the audience. Is there anything else I should know about being in an opera audience? The rules of common courtesy apply at an opera, as they do at any performance:
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