Giacomo Puccini

Review: TOSCA, Glyndebourne
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 22, 2026

Tosca is Giacomo Puccini's fast-paced thriller of an opera; brimming with tension and political intrigue. For many it is Puccini's best work, yet incredibly it has never been staged at Glyndebourne. Until now. It is a show of firsts all round: the first mainstage production for director Ted Huffman and is the first Puccini opera for Glyndebourne’s music director Robin Ticciati, who conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra in the first of two performance runs.

Princeton Festival Guild Artists' Roundtable to Feature MADAMA BUTTERFLY Cast & Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

The Princeton Festival Guild will present its annual Artists' Roundtable at Princeton Public Library, featuring conductor Rossen Milanov, Stage Director Eve Summer, and cast members discussing Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY.

Princeton Festival Will Conclude With Celebration of America at 250 Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

The culmination of the 2026 Princeton Festival at Morven Museum & Garden is a Celebration of America at 250 with a three-day showcase of distinctly American music including jazz standards, rock and soul, Broadway tunes, and patriotic music.

Guildford Choral & Symphony Orchestra to Present MESSA DI GLORIA at GLive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

Guildford Choral and Guildford Symphony Orchestra will reunite at GLive for a program featuring Puccini's Messi Di Gloria, Haydn's Te Deum, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, with soloists Sang Eup Son and Trevor Eliot Bowes.

RENT Will Return to the West End to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

A new production of Rent is set to open in the West End in Autumn 2026. The show was teased with an Instagram post on the official account for the forthcoming production.

Review: RENT at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - Apr 26, 2026

This production of Rent by Keystone Theatrics is a high-energy, passionate reminder of the importance of community. It is well worth taking the time to see this show.

Opera Colorado Will Perform MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

Opera Colorado will present Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, directed by Mo Zhou, who reframes the opera as a story of survival and power dynamics set during Japan's Rokumeikan era.

BalletMet Will Perform LA BOHÈME as 48th Season Finale at Davidson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

BalletMet will conclude its 48th season with La Bohème at the Davidson Theatre. The ballet will feature Remi Wörtmeyer's reimagining of La Bohème and will mark his first full-length creation as BalletMet's Artistic Director.

TheatreWorks and Hershey Felder Will Screen THE ASSEMBLY Documentary in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Hershey Felder will screen the documentary THE ASSEMBLY on May 4 at Fox Theatre in Redwood City, followed by a live musical performance and Q&A with Felder and the film's stars.

TURANDOT And TWILIGHT OF THE GODS To Close The Atlanta Opera 2025–2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026

The Atlanta Opera will present TURANDOT and TWILIGHT OF THE GODS (GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG) to close its 2025–2026 season. The productions will feature international opera performers and new stagings.

Jackie Chan to Make Opera Directing Debut with TURANDOT at Puccini Festival
by Joshua Wright - Apr 13, 2026

Jackie Chan is heading to the opera house. The legendary actor and martial arts icon will make his opera directing debut with a new production of Turandot, opening the 72nd Puccini Festival this summer.

BOHÈME OUT OF THE BOX Moves to Indoor Venue for San Francisco Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

San Francisco Opera announced a venue change for its April 11 and 12 BOHÈME OUT OF THE BOX performances, moving from Crane Cove Park to Pier 70, Building 12 due to inclement weather. The free shows begin at 2 p.m.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Will Come to the Grand Théâtre de Genève This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

A new production of Madama Butterfly will take the stage at the Grand Théâtre de Genève this spring. This new staging will run April 23 - May 3. Learn more here!

Jonathan Burton Steps Into The Role Of Calef In TURANDOT at The Atlanta Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Tenor Jonathan Burton will perform the role of Calaf in The Atlanta Opera's TURANDOT, replacing Piero Pretti, who withdrew due to illness. Performances run April 25, 27 and May 1, 3, 2026 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera to Present Free MUSIC ELEVATED STATE TOUR Across Utah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera will present a seven-stop Music Elevated State Tour running June 30–July 10, 2026, featuring free outdoor concerts celebrating America's 250th birthday and Utah's cultural heritage.

The Atlanta Opera Will Perform TURANDOT in Centennial Performance
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

THE ATLANTA OPERA will stage a new production of TURANDOT, featuring a reimagined ending, opening April 25 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The production marks the centennial of the opera's premiere.

Ramón Tebar debutará en el Metropolitan Opera de Nueva York con LA BOHÈME
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 30, 2026

El director español se pondrá al frente de la mítica institución durante la temporada 2026-27, consolidando su trayectoria en los grandes escenarios internacionales.

Sierra Boggess and Time For Three Return to THE PRINCETON FESTIVAL at Morven Museum & Garden
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) just added Broadway superstar Sierra Boggess and Grammy winning trio Time for Three, consisting of Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals) and Charles Yang (violin, vocals), to the 2026 Princeton Festival's impressive roster of artists.

Vancouver Opera to Close Season with Puccini's LA BOHÈME at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

Vancouver Opera will conclude its 2025-2026 season with Puccini's La Boheme at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This production, featuring the tragic romance of Rodolfo and Mimì set in Paris's Latin Quarter, is directed by Brenna Corner.

George & Nora London Foundation Will Present A LOVE LETTER TO THE AMERICAS at Merkin Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

The George and Nora London Foundation will present soprano Shelén Hughes Camacho and baritone Joseph Parrish in recital on April 30 at Merkin Hall in New York City.