Valentine Theatre

Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly Dean and James Dean, the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles and helps young Jimmy Biddle conquer second grade art. Together, they set out on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!

Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly Dean and James Dean, the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles and helps young Jimmy Biddle conquer second grade art. Together, they set out on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!

Torn between love and duty, Aida stands at the center of a tempest of passion, loyalty, and impossible choices. Captive in ancient Egypt, the Ethiopian Princess must navigate her love for the heroic Radamès, her devotion to her homeland, and the schemes of the jealous Princess Amneris. Toledo Opera’s original production brings Verdi’s unforgettable arias, soaring duets, and breathtaking choruses to life, immersing audiences in a story of desire, sacrifice, and destiny. Returning to Toledo Opera for the first time in over a decade, Aida is a monumental opera experience not to be missed.Aida stars soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams (company debut) as Aida, tenor Brendan Boyle (Toledo Opera’s Carmen, Tosca, and Ragtime) as Radamès, mezzo soprano Lauren Decker as Princess Amneris, and baritone Nmon Ford as Amonasro (company debut).Sung in Italian with English Captions