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2. Opera 101 What you are missing 3. Qualifications B.A. in Music Married to a professional opera singer Served as President for Lyric Opera YP group 4. 7 Common Barriers7. I dont know anything about opera music6. I wont understand the language5. I dont know what to wear4. Its a five hour commitment3. I will be locked out if I have to pee mid-show2. Its going to be boring1. Its too expensive 5. 7. I dont know anything about opera music 6. You will recognize the famous arias 7. 6. I wont understand the language 8. Surtitles display English 9. 5. I dont know what to wear 10. Dress however you feel comfortable 11. 4. It is a five hour commitment 12. The average show time is comparable to other common activitiesAverage opera runtime: 2-3 hoursAverage length of feature film:2 hoursAverage length of Major League game: 3 hoursAverage length of NFL game:3 hoursSources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Time.com, Azopera.com 13. 3. I will be locked out if I have to pee mid-show 14. If you like to drink, pee before the show 15. 2. Its going to be boring 16. Opera is about basic human emotionsAnd it often includes death, nudity and cross dressing 17. 1. Its too expensive 18. Lyric Opera of ChicagoEncore EveningsEmail Alerts = $39 and $75 tickets 19. DK Night at the Opera 20. Franco CorelliTenor 21. You will recognize the famous ariasSurtitles display EnglishDress however you feel comfortableThe average show time is comparable to other common activitiesIf you like to drink, pee before the showOpera is about basic human emotionsTickets are in all price ranges