Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Hawaii Opera Theatre are offering a co-production of the popular English-language opera 'Amahl and the Night Visitors," opening tonight and continuing on Saturdays through Dec. 19.

The 50-minute family-friendly opera tells the story of a poor child who learns the power of giving and charity when he and his mother have an encounter with three gift-bearing kings who are following a star.

The show opens tonight at 7:30 p.m., then continues tomorrow, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m., with an additional 1:30 p.m. performance on Dec. 19 only.

Tickets for tonight's opening performance and reception are $10-$20, while Saturday tickets are $16 general and $8 for children, college students with ID and seniors over 60. Active duty military can receive a free child admission with the purchase of each regularly price adult admission.

All performances will be held at Tenney Theatre at The Cathedral Church of St. Andrew. For more information, visit www.htyweb.org.