Richard Russell
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Sarasota Opera Will Host Opera At The Bay Screenings This April and May (Mar 30, 2026)
Sarasota Opera Awarded $24,000 NEA Grant in Support of 2026 Production of SUSANNAH (Mar 9, 2026)
LA TRAVIATA, H.M.S. PINAFORE and More Set for Sarasota Opera 2026-27 Season (Feb 11, 2026)
Sarasota Opera Will Host Opera At The Bay Screenings This April and May (Mar 30, 2026)
Sarasota Opera Awarded $24,000 NEA Grant in Support of 2026 Production of SUSANNAH (Mar 9, 2026)
LA TRAVIATA, H.M.S. PINAFORE and More Set for Sarasota Opera 2026-27 Season (Feb 11, 2026)
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Sarasota Opera Will Host Opera At The Bay Screenings This April and May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
SARASOTA OPERA will partner with The Bay to offer free screenings of mainstage opera performances from the 2026 winter season. The community events will take place in April and May.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
SARASOTA OPERA will partner with The Bay to offer free screenings of mainstage opera performances from the 2026 winter season. The community events will take place in April and May.
Sarasota Opera Awarded $24,000 NEA Grant in Support of 2026 Production of SUSANNAH
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026
Sarasota Opera has announced that it has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of the federal agency's Freedom 250 initiative in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026
Sarasota Opera has announced that it has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of the federal agency's Freedom 250 initiative in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
LA TRAVIATA, H.M.S. PINAFORE and More Set for Sarasota Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
After celebrating the 2026 centennial of the Sarasota Opera House during its current season, Sarasota Opera has revealed the five mainstage productions of its 2026-27 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
After celebrating the 2026 centennial of the Sarasota Opera House during its current season, Sarasota Opera has revealed the five mainstage productions of its 2026-27 season.
Sarasota Opera to Mark Centennial of Historic Opera House in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026
During Sarasota Opera's 2026 Winter Festival, the company celebrates 100 years of the Sarasota Opera House. The historic occasion will be marked with two days of celebratory events, including a Centennial Concert at the Opera House on Saturday, April 11, and a Community Open House on Sunday, April 12, as well as special documentary and book projects.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026
During Sarasota Opera's 2026 Winter Festival, the company celebrates 100 years of the Sarasota Opera House. The historic occasion will be marked with two days of celebratory events, including a Centennial Concert at the Opera House on Saturday, April 11, and a Community Open House on Sunday, April 12, as well as special documentary and book projects.
Sarasota Opera Announces Departure Of Longtime Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Sarasota Opera has announced that Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, has decided to leave the company at the end of his current contract in May 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Sarasota Opera has announced that Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, has decided to leave the company at the end of his current contract in May 2026.
Sarasota Opera Receives $41,000 Grant From T.T. And W.F. Chao Foundation For Purchase Of Pianos
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $41,000 grant from the T.T. and W.F. Chao Foundation to purchase four new upright pianos. The grant completes the company’s fundraising to replace seven aging instruments, ensuring high-quality instruments for rehearsals, education, and community outreach programs.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $41,000 grant from the T.T. and W.F. Chao Foundation to purchase four new upright pianos. The grant completes the company’s fundraising to replace seven aging instruments, ensuring high-quality instruments for rehearsals, education, and community outreach programs.
Sarasota Opera Reveals Don & Rachael Worthington as 2026 Gala Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Sarasota Opera has announced that longtime supporters and community leaders Don and Rachael Worthington will be honored at the company’s annual Gala, themed “Winter in Paris.'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Sarasota Opera has announced that longtime supporters and community leaders Don and Rachael Worthington will be honored at the company’s annual Gala, themed “Winter in Paris.'
Sarasota Opera Receives $30,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2025
Sarasota Opera has announced a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, provided by the Martha Leiter and Nancy Streetman Fund II and the Allen Wirtz Nobbe and Jo Bowen Nobbe Fund.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2025
Sarasota Opera has announced a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, provided by the Martha Leiter and Nancy Streetman Fund II and the Allen Wirtz Nobbe and Jo Bowen Nobbe Fund.
Sarasota Opera Awarded $60,000 Empowering Arts Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
Sarasota Opera has received a $60,000 Empowering Arts Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation to support its 2025–2026 programming and operations. The grant, made possible through the Zoe Anderson Charitable Fund and the Venice Endowment Fund, will help sustain world-class performances and educational outreach programs.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
Sarasota Opera has received a $60,000 Empowering Arts Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation to support its 2025–2026 programming and operations. The grant, made possible through the Zoe Anderson Charitable Fund and the Venice Endowment Fund, will help sustain world-class performances and educational outreach programs.
Sarasota Opera Reveals New Board Leadership and Trustee Appointments
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
Sarasota Opera’s Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and General Director Richard Russell have announced several leadership updates and appointments to the company’s Board of Trustees.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
Sarasota Opera’s Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and General Director Richard Russell have announced several leadership updates and appointments to the company’s Board of Trustees.
Sarasota Opera Reveals Casts for 2025–2026 Season, Featuring LA BOHÈME, THE MERRY WIDOW & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025
Sarasota Opera has revealed casting for its 2025–2026 season, marking the company's 67th year and the centennial of the historic Sarasota Opera House.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025
Sarasota Opera has revealed casting for its 2025–2026 season, marking the company's 67th year and the centennial of the historic Sarasota Opera House.
Arthur Bosarge Named Artistic Administrator At Sarasota Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Sarasota Opera has appointed Arthur Bosarge as its new Artistic Administrator. Bosarge has been a key member of the company's music staff since 2022, most recently serving as Chorus Master and Director of the Apprentice Artists Program.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Sarasota Opera has appointed Arthur Bosarge as its new Artistic Administrator. Bosarge has been a key member of the company's music staff since 2022, most recently serving as Chorus Master and Director of the Apprentice Artists Program.
Manchester International Festival 2025 to Open with New Works Across the City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025
Manchester International Festival 2025 officially gets underway at 6pm today as a herd of life-sized puppet animals stampede through the streets of Manchester to launch the festival, travelling north to flee climate disaster. Learn how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025
Manchester International Festival 2025 officially gets underway at 6pm today as a herd of life-sized puppet animals stampede through the streets of Manchester to launch the festival, travelling north to flee climate disaster. Learn how to attend!
Sarasota Opera Receives $50,000 Grant From Selby Foundation For Piano Purchase
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 traditional grant for Spring 2025 from The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to assist in the purchase of seven new pianos, including three Boston baby grand pianos and four upright pianos.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 traditional grant for Spring 2025 from The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to assist in the purchase of seven new pianos, including three Boston baby grand pianos and four upright pianos.
Full Cast Set For The World Premiere of LIBERATION at Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
Liberation, a new play by poet and playwright Ntombizodwa Nyoni, directed by Monique Touko, will receive its World Premiere as part of Manchester International Festival 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
Liberation, a new play by poet and playwright Ntombizodwa Nyoni, directed by Monique Touko, will receive its World Premiere as part of Manchester International Festival 2025.
See 2025 Sarasota Opera Productions for Free This Spring at The Bay
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2025
Although Sarasota Opera's Winter Festival has ended, area residents will have the opportunity this spring to view recorded performances of three operas from this year's season for free at The Bay park, the blue-and-green gathering place in downtown Sarasota!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2025
Although Sarasota Opera's Winter Festival has ended, area residents will have the opportunity this spring to view recorded performances of three operas from this year's season for free at The Bay park, the blue-and-green gathering place in downtown Sarasota!
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025
It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025
It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
Sarasota Opera Names New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025
Victor DeRenzi, Sarasota Opera's artistic director and Richard Russell, general director, have announced the addition of six new members to the organization's Board of Trustees — David Bialosky, Joseph Mallof, Sue Neumann, Alastair Hunter-Henderson, Tamara Jacobs, and Thomas Garden.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025
Victor DeRenzi, Sarasota Opera's artistic director and Richard Russell, general director, have announced the addition of six new members to the organization's Board of Trustees — David Bialosky, Joseph Mallof, Sue Neumann, Alastair Hunter-Henderson, Tamara Jacobs, and Thomas Garden.
Sarasota Opera Expands Marketing Department
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
As Sarasota Opera’s winter season approaches, the company has expanded its marketing staff. Learn more about the new additions to the staff and the company here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
As Sarasota Opera’s winter season approaches, the company has expanded its marketing staff. Learn more about the new additions to the staff and the company here!
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Richard Russell been in?
Richard Russell has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Richard Russell been in?
Richard Russell has not appeared in the West End.
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