Houston Grand Opera

WHO KILLED JOAN CRAWFORD? to Open Island City Stage's 15th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026

Island City Stage will revive Michael Leeds' comedy about five men dressed as Joan Crawford at a surprise birthday party that turns deadly. The production runs in Fort Lauderdale with tickets on sale.

Opera Orlando Welcomes 2026-27 Apprentice and Studio Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2026

Opera Orlando announced singers selected for its Apprentice and Studio Artists programs, part of Operologie education initiative. Participants will receive training and performance opportunities throughout the season.

THE MYSTERIES to Receive World Premiere by Columbus Symphony
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026

Composer Gregory Spears' orchestral work THE MYSTERIES will receive its world premiere from the Columbus Symphony, followed by a New York performance at Carnegie Hall. The program will also feature bass-baritone Davóne Tines performing Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM and Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Opens New Season With Two Performances In October
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) launches its 2026-27 season with two notable engagements in October, including seven performances of LA Opera’s (LAO) new production of Carmen, which marks Domingo Hindoyan's first appearance as LAO’s Music Director.

Houston Grand Opera Names Chairs for 2026-27 Signature Events
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

Houston Grand Opera announced the leadership for its upcoming season fundraising events, including the opening night dinner for Susannah, the Concert of Arias, and the Opera Ball.

Kwamé Ryan to Extend Charlotte Symphony Tenure Through 100th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

Grammy-winning conductor Kwamé Ryan will remain music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra through its upcoming 100th anniversary season under a new four-year contract extension.

UKRAINIAN WAR REQUIEM Canadian Tour to Hit Nine Cities This November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

Axios Men's Ensemble, fresh off a JUNO Award win, will tour UKRAINIAN WAR REQUIEM to nine Canadian cities in ten days this November, including Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto.

Conductor James Gaffigan Reveals 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Conductor James Gaffigan will begin his fourth season as General Music Director of Komische Oper Berlin while launching his tenure as Music Director Designate of Houston Grand Opera with Floyd's SUSANNAH.

BRUNDIBÁR / VEDEM Tickets to Go on Sale at Opera Orlando
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Opera Orlando's Youth Company will perform the double bill at Orlando Family Stage, with each show followed by a free talkback held with the Holocaust Center of Florida.

Houston Chamber Choir Names Ashley Stouffer Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Ashley Stouffer, who joined the Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir in 2024 as Director of Operations, succeeds Brian Miller, now with the Houston Symphony, as the organization's new Executive Director.

The Little Opera Theatre Of NY Will Present WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026

The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present Wuthering Heights, an opera by Carlisle Floyd after the novel by Emily Brontë, from November 19-22 at the Loreto Theater, Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, 18 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10012.

Interview: Matt Hune on REC ROOM ARTS SEASON 10
by Brett Cullum - Aug 31, 2026

This season felt big and important, and it was really important for me to sort of look back at where we've come from, what's brought us here, and where we're going from here.

Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.  Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne), Ashia Collins (Carol Evans), Michelle Jennings (Valentina), Dan Mason (Grampy), Joshua Woodie (Raymond Demarest), Ashley Calderon (Trisha), Adam Clarke (Pudgy), Kevin W. Egan (Oscar Delacorte), and Kevin Bowman, Christian J. Collins, Leah Faye, Kayla Goins, Eric Gonzalez, Jesse Hanks, Izzy Herz, Anya Katherine Jones, Jaxon Keller, Elie Kuppermann, Helena Elizabeth Laing, Ava Madara, Neema Muteti, Annalise Northway, PJ Palmer, Jame Tomé Rotz, Kenneth Sweeney, Devyn Trondson and Evan Michael Vaughan. 

Timothy Bloom and Chase Parker Named 2026 Prince Fellowship Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2026

Timothy Bloom will receive The Prince Fellowship and Chase Parker will receive The Prince/TTLP Fellowship, programs supporting early-career producers in association with Columbia University School of the Arts.

Houston Grand Opera Will Host 2026 Butler Studio Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

Twelve emerging artists from Houston Grand Opera's Butler Studio will perform staged scenes from works including LA BOHÈME, EUGENE ONEGIN, and DON CARLO at the Wortham Theater Center's Cullen Theater.

ALLEGRA & THE CELLO, IN MOVEMENTS to Premiere at La MaMa
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Brittany Renee and Akua Dixon will star in the world premiere of a new opera by Catherine Filloux and Julia Schwartz, directed by Elena Araoz, at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.

Solti Foundation U.S. Names 16 Conductors for 2026 Career Assistance Awards
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

The Solti Foundation U.S. has selected 16 young American conductors, ages 24 to 36, to receive Career Assistance Awards, bringing the total distributed since 2006 past 200.

HUNTER'S PREY to Open Ars Lyrica Houston Season With Richard Pittsinger Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Ars Lyrica Houston will open its 2026/27 season with HUNTER'S PREY, featuring music by Charpentier and Rameau and the company debut of tenor Richard Pittsinger in Zilkha Hall.

BREAKING THE WAVES Album From Houston Grand Opera Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026

Houston Grand Opera has released the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's BREAKING THE WAVES, led by Lauren Snouffer and Ryan McKinny under Patrick Summers.

BREAKING THE WAVES Recording From Houston Grand Opera Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Houston Grand Opera released the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's opera BREAKING THE WAVES, led by Lauren Snouffer, Ryan McKinny, and conductor Patrick Summers.