Norway Theatre Newsroom

Now you finally have the opportunity to sing together with opera singers, the Opera Chorus and Opera Orchestra in the most iconic performance venue in the country!

What did our critic think of PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Chateau Neuf?If you’ve ever witnessed a school play (or YouTube-clips) that was teetering on the brink of disaster, with forgotten lines, collapsing props, and one unfortunate child stuck in a tree costume, Peter Pan Goes Wrong is essentially that, but cranked up to eleven and performed by professionals who are incredibly good at being bad.

Helt fra jeg var liten har jeg blitt tatt med i Operaen, men jeg trodde aldri at jeg skulle få spille der selv! Så det er med stor ærefrykt jeg inntar dette storslagne bygget.

Manon is coming to Den Norske Opera in March. In a world where extravagant riches and abject poverty exist side by side, Manon is caught in between. Learn more here!

See the Norwegian National Ballet dancers shine in Don Quixote – a Spanish-inspired classical ballet that is technically demanding, a bit silly and packed with romance and warmth.

What do jealousy and bitterness do to a person? What happens inside you when someone takes all-out advantage of your vulnerability? The dark side of humanity is exposed in director Georg Zlabinger’s interpretation of Verdi’s Otello.

Leif Ove Andsnes’ list of accomplishments is as impressive as his nearly 40-year-long career. In January, he is returning to the Oslo Opera House with a selection of sonatas and preludes that serve as an unprecedented prelude to the new year. 

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Vi må synge mer – sammen! Sang er bra for både store og små. Sang knytter oss sammen, får oss til å være til stede i øyeblikket og gjør oss lykkeligere. Og Operaen er et hus skapt for sang 

The Arena World Tour of Les Misérables delivers an experience that is as powerful as it is visually arresting, showcasing a stellar cast, impressive set design, and evocative lighting. While there are some challenges in terms of the performance format and staging, the level of talent on display is undeniable, making it a show that fans of the musical, new and old, will want to experience.

The Nutcracker is now playing at Den Norske Opera. The Nutcracker is back on the Main Stage, ready to make the advent season magical for young and old alike!

Max Richter is coming to Den Norske Opera this week. Learn more about the upcoming concert performance and find out more about how to get tickets here!

Hansel and Gretel is coming to Den Norske Opera next year, in January 2025. Learn more about the show and find out more about how to get tickets here!

The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra will perform both Beethoven and Bryce Dessner, in addition to music by Fanny Mendelssohn and Missy Mazzoli, later this month. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

The dazzling favourite among audiences is back! For 170 years, La Traviata has celebrated the ‘fallen woman’ – while also showing who she really is when the party ends. Performances run 23 November–​17 January at Den Norske Opera. 

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

Stigma comes to the Den Norske Opera next month. Performances run 8-19 November.

There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

When the beloved Csárdásfürstin is carried forward into our century, the right to love whoever we choose is at the heart of the performance. She’s from the world of showbiz and he from business. She’s part of the colourful, queer theatrical culture, while he’s from an upper-class family with old money and new clothes.

‘Unique’ and ‘iconic’ are words that are often used to describe George Balanchine’s full-length ballet Jewels. Each of the three acts is inspired by a different jewel and audiences get to experience three different worlds with music by Fauré, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky.

A machine that turns stones into bread, a bearded lady, a mental hospital – and love: Journey down a delightfully dark spiral into the mind of a madman in Vidar Magnussen’s production of Stravinsky’s fiendish opera.

This jukebox musical strikes a delicate balance between humor, drama, and emotion, making effective use of Rolf Løvland’s music to support its themes. The combination of Løvland’s stirring compositions and the show’s engaging characters ensures that the audience leaves with both laughter and tears.

Bodyguard: The Musical is real crowd-pleaser! And the most pleasing aspects are Mimmi Tamba, Anna-Lisa Kumoji and the very talented ensemble. If you’re a fan of Whitney Houston's music or looking for a night of big performances and visual flair, 'The Bodyguard' is a solid choice, though purists of the musical genre might find themselves craving more from the storytelling.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.