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  • Home > Performances > THE LITTLE PRINCE
    FAMILY SHOW

    THE LITTLE PRINCE

    Sunday, November 8, 2026, and Saturday, February 13, 2027, at 2 PM TICKETS
    Characters taking a bow on stage in The Little Prince Family Opera at The Dallas Opera
    OPERA IN UNDER AN HOUR FOR BUDDING MUSIC LOVERS!

    “It’s only with the heart that one sees clearly”
    —THE LITTLE PRINCE

    The magic of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s children’s story returns to the stage in this charming production, created especially for young audiences. Watch the Little Prince and his pilot friend learn important lessons about caring and friendship from wondrous creatures, including a fox, a snake, and a very chatty rose. A 50-minute family version of the beloved opera, featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra!

     

     

    Rachel Portman, Music

    Nicholas Wright, Libretto

    Based on the novel by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    Adapted by Mary Dibbern, Ph.D

    Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra

     

    Show Details

    Language

    Sung in English with English titles

    Running Time

    Approximate run time is 50 minutes with no intermission

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    Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00pm GET TICKETS
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    Family Operas

    Perfect for budding music lovers with junior attention spans! Suitable for children aged 3 and older. Both shows are sung in English and less than 60 minutes in length. All seating is general admission in the beautiful Winspear Opera House. Join us in the lobby for pre-show family activities including crafts. Just $5 per ticket! $4 per ticket when you buy both titles in a Family Series!

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    Creative Team
    Paolo Bressan
    Paolo Bressan
    CONDUCTOR
    Ryan Lescalleet
    Ryan Lescalleet
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    Tommy Bourgeois
    Tommy Bourgeois
    SET & COSTUME DESIGNER
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    The VanSickle Family Foundation in honor of Edith and Elmer VanSickle

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    PHOTO: AMY O'NEIL, JASON HENSEL

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