We have the perfect date night with THE LITTLE PRINCE
Treat your loved one to the perfect Dallas date night this February 14 with The Little Prince. Whether you’re new to opera and checking off a bucket-list experience together, or seasoned opera lovers starting a new Valentine’s Day tradition, a night at the opera makes for a picture-perfect way to celebrate. From the moment the curtain rises on an otherworldly wonderland and the orchestra plays its first notes, to the final “bravos” as the artists take their bows, you’ll experience a theatrical performance unlike anything else in Dallas. With incredible singing, booming orchestral music, superb acting, and inspiring sets and costumes, it all comes together for a Valentine’s Day experience that will have your date dancing all the way home.
Why The Little Prince?
- The Little Prince is an ideal date-night opera, and the perfect opportunity to get all dressed up for this colorful evening.
- The opera is based on a classic, universal story beloved by all.
- The performance runs just under two hours, so you can still enjoy dinner and drinks before or after.
- It’s sung in English (with supertitles, to help you follow along).
- With tickets starting as low as $26, there’s room at the theatre for everyone—and still space in your budget for a glass of wine at intermission.
Valentine’s Day at The Dallas Opera
What is the story of The Little Prince?
After crashing his plane in the desert, a Pilot meets the Little Prince, a mysterious boy who asks him to draw a sheep. As they talk, the Prince reveals he comes from a tiny planet called Asteroid B612, where he cares deeply for a beautiful but vain Rose. Wanting to understand her better, he left his planet and visited others, meeting a King, a Vain Man, a Drunkard, a Businessman, and a Lamplighter—each consumed by their own foolish pursuits.
On Earth, the Prince encounters a Snake, who offers to help him return home, and a wise Fox, who teaches him that “taming” means forming bonds that make someone unique and beloved. Meanwhile, the Pilot and the Prince grow close as they struggle to find water in the desert. When they finally discover a well, the Prince tells the Pilot he must go back to his planet and his Rose. Despite the Pilot’s protests, the Prince bids him an emotional farewell, leaving behind a sense of wonder, loss, and love.
Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day in Dallas!
Enhance your visit to The Dallas Opera by turning your Valentine’s Day at The Little Prince into a full day (or night) on the town. Savor a delicious meal before the curtain rises, toast with a drink at intermission, dive deeper into the story and music, or make a night of it with an overnight stay in the city. Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember and purchase tickets today.
Make a night of it!
A night at the opera is a refreshing change from a typical night out, and it’s easy to plan a full evening with dinner at Flora Cantina, Skyline Terrace, or one of the many restaurants and bars in the Dallas Arts District. The night practically plans itself for you. Purchase tickets today and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember at The Little Prince.
- Make pre-opera dining reservations at the Skyline Terrace, Flora Cantina, or one of the many restaurants and bars in the Dallas Arts District.
- Savor concession offerings before the show or at intermission.
- Attend the pre-opera talk to learn more about the performance.
- Coming from out of town? Plan your romantic long weekend and book a stay at one of our partner hotels and spend time exploring the Dallas Arts District and beyond.
Tickets to The Little Prince make the perfect plans for Valentine’s Day in Dallas. Purchase your tickets today.
Valentine’s Day at The Dallas Opera
Photos: Lynn Lane, Houston Grand Opera; Scott Suchman, Washington National Opera