New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Cancels LA TRAVIATA, 2/8

Due to production and timing complications, Opera New Jersey and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra have cancelled the February 1 and February 8, 2013, performances of La traviata at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, respectively.

The NJSO will contact patrons who purchased tickets through the NJSO box office. Ticketholders can also call 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476).

The NJPAC Ticket Services Department will contact patrons who purchased tickets through the NJPAC box office. Ticketholders with questions can also call 1.888.GO.NJPAC (466.5722).

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra is comprised of some of the country's finest musicians. The Orchestra is proud to have Jacques Lacombe as its Music Director. Artistic excellence, innovative programming and community engagement are hallmarks of its mission. To best serve the people of New Jersey, the orchestra brings its programs to seven outstanding venues throughout the state. Education and community engagement programs enrich the listening experience for children and adults alike. Select performances of the NJSO are broadcast regionally and throughout North America.

For more information about the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, visit www.njsymphony.org or email information@njsymphony.org. Tickets are available for purchase by phone 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476) or on the Orchestra's website.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's programs are made possible in part by The New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of The National Endowment for the Arts, along with many other foundations, corporations and individual donors. United is the official airline of the NJSO.

Opera New Jersey is recognized nationally as a leader among regional opera companies, providing high-quality opera performances and exceptional educational offerings. Opera New Jersey seeks to stimulate, promote and satisfy interest in opera throughout the region; create new and sustained audiences for the art form and foster the development of emerging artists through high-quality opera performances, sustainable Education programs and related activities.

The company has offered a three-week summer season based in Princeton producing three productions in repertory, various concerts and programs, and a pre-professional young artist training and performance program; a winter opera, in collaboration with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra featuring artists with national and world renown, that tours throughout the region; and educational outreach to schools across New Jersey, as well as adult Education through senior residences and free events. Visit www.operanj.org for more information.