STAGE TUBE: Opera Legend Shirley Verrett Dies at 79
Mezzo-soprano opera star Shirley Verrett passed away today, November 5, in Anne Arbor Michigan from heart related complications. She was 79 years old. In the clip below, Verret sings the beautiful 'You'll Never Walk Alone' from the 1994 Broadway revival of CAROUSEL.
First Look at LA TRAVIATA at Opera San José April 23, 2026
Opera San José has released first look footage of LA TRAVIATA, Verdi's beloved tragic love story now playing through May 3, 2026 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose. (more...)
First Look at THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando April 24, 2026
Opera Orlando has released first look footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)
San Francisco Opera Scene Shop Foreperson John Del Bono on 30 Years of Bringing Grand Opera to Life May 13, 2026
San Francisco Opera has released a video featuring Scene Shop Foreperson John Del Bono, who reflects on his nearly 30-year career with the company and how donor support makes grand opera possible on the West Coast. (more...)
Inside Rehearsals for THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando April 21, 2026
Opera Orlando has released rehearsal footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta now playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)
ELEKTRA at San Francisco Opera June 11, 2026
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Diana Damrau Stars in Royal Opera House's LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR With Castronovo and Tézier June 08, 2026
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Royal Opera House Releases 'Ancora un Passo' Clip from MADAMA BUTTERFLY June 08, 2026
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FELLOW TRAVELERS Comes to San Diego Opera June 11, 2026
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