Dane Suarez
Birth Place: Princeton, IL, USA
Latest News on Dane Suarez:
Opera Columbus Brings EUGENE ONEGIN to the Stage For The First Time in Columbus' History (Feb 6, 2024)
Festival Opera's 32nd Season Includes CARMEN and More (Jul 19, 2023)
Festival Opera to Present OPERA IN THE PARK Concert This Month (Jun 10, 2023)
Opera Columbus Brings EUGENE ONEGIN to the Stage For The First Time in Columbus' History (Feb 6, 2024)
Festival Opera's 32nd Season Includes CARMEN and More (Jul 19, 2023)
Festival Opera to Present OPERA IN THE PARK Concert This Month (Jun 10, 2023)
BIO
Lauded as a "vocal tour de force of surpassing splendor", tenor Dane Suarez has developed an exciting and varied career. His 2021-2022 season saw returns to Opera Memphis as Canio (Pagliacci); to Opera in the Heights as Manrico (Il trovatore), Lensky (Eugene Onegin), and Justice Scalia (Scalia/Ginsburg); and to his alma mater (Butler University) as guest tenor soloist in Verdi's Requiem. Suarez made two company debuts as Rodolfo (La bohème) with Newport Classical and Opera Birmingham, a debut with Penn Square Music Festival as Justice Scalia (Scalia/Ginsburg), and role and company debuts as Pollione (Norma) with Festival Opera. Dane was seen in concert with New Jersey Festival Orchestra, Maryland Opera, and Il Cenacolo Club of SF. Future engagements include his Off-Broadway debut in Kate Tarker's Montag (World Premiere) with Soho Rep, and a return to the role of Don José (Carmen) with Festival Opera.
For the 2020-2021 season, Mr. Suarez joined Opera Memphis where he debuted Scalia in Scalia/Ginsburg and debuted Memphis Symphony Orchestra for their annual holiday pops concert. In 2020, Mr. Suarez was slated to sing Rodolfo (La bohème) with Fort Worth Opera and debut the Title Role in Faust with Opera Neo, both were canceled due to COVID. Other recent engagements include Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly), Alfredo (La traviata), Canio (Pagliacci), Erik (Der fliegende Holländer), Ruggero (La rondine), and Greenhorn (Moby-Dick) as resident artist with Opera San José; Macduff (Macbeth) and Fenton (Falstaff) with West Bay Opera; Erik (Der fliegende Holländer) with Baltimore Concert Opera; Idomeneo (Idomeneo) and Lensky (Eugene Onegin) with Opera Neo; Rodolfo (La bohème) with Pacific Opera Project, Opera in the Heights, and Crested Butte Music Festival; Don José (Carmen) with Aspen Music Festival, Opera Memphis, Pacific Opera Project, and Muddy River Opera Company; Joe (La fanciulla del West) with New York City Opera; and Ely Parker (Appomattox) with Washington National Opera. Dane currently resides in Wilmington with his wife and two beautiful pups.
News
Opera Columbus Brings EUGENE ONEGIN to the Stage For The First Time in Columbus' History
Opera Columbus and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with CAPA will kick off March with Eugene Onegin, an opera that has never before been brought to the Columbus stage. Learn more about the opera and find out how to get tickets here!
Opera Columbus and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with CAPA will kick off March with Eugene Onegin, an opera that has never before been brought to the Columbus stage. Learn more about the opera and find out how to get tickets here!
Festival Opera's 32nd Season Includes CARMEN and More
Festival Opera’s 32nd annual season will continue Sunday, August 6 at 4 p.m., when the company returns to the lush grounds of Walnut Creek’s Civic Park for a free Opera in the Park concert, made possible by the Walnut Creek Civic Pride Foundation. The park is located at 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.
Festival Opera’s 32nd annual season will continue Sunday, August 6 at 4 p.m., when the company returns to the lush grounds of Walnut Creek’s Civic Park for a free Opera in the Park concert, made possible by the Walnut Creek Civic Pride Foundation. The park is located at 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.
Festival Opera to Present OPERA IN THE PARK Concert This Month
Festival Opera will return to the beautiful setting of Orinda Community Park on Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m., with the 13th Annual Opera in the Park concert. Free and ample lawn seating will await attendees along with a selection of food and wine trucks to enable their summer repast al fresco.
Festival Opera will return to the beautiful setting of Orinda Community Park on Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m., with the 13th Annual Opera in the Park concert. Free and ample lawn seating will await attendees along with a selection of food and wine trucks to enable their summer repast al fresco.
FESTIVAL OPERA Announces 2023 Summer Season
Festival Opera has announced plans for the company's 2023 season highlighted by a bold new production of Georges Bizet's Carmen, a work at the heart of the repertory and one of the most performed operas in the world, set for August 18 and 20 at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Festival Opera has announced plans for the company's 2023 season highlighted by a bold new production of Georges Bizet's Carmen, a work at the heart of the repertory and one of the most performed operas in the world, set for August 18 and 20 at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
On Site Opera To Present Puccini and Adami's IL TABRRO Aboard The Lightship Ambrose
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, brings drama and tragedy to Pier 16 on and around the historic lightship Ambrose with Puccini and Adami's Il tabarro (The Cloak), May 14-17.
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, brings drama and tragedy to Pier 16 on and around the historic lightship Ambrose with Puccini and Adami's Il tabarro (The Cloak), May 14-17.
On Site Opera Announces Spring Performances Aboard Historic Lightship Ambrose With Puccini's Il Tabarro!
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, brings drama and tragedy to Pier 16 on and around the historic lightship Ambrose with Puccini and Adami's Il tabarro (The Cloak), May 14-17.
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, brings drama and tragedy to Pier 16 on and around the historic lightship Ambrose with Puccini and Adami's Il tabarro (The Cloak), May 14-17.
NJ Festival Orchestra to Present Puccini's GIANNI SCHICCHI This Month
The Sopranos meet The Addams Family in NJ Festival Orchestra's upcoming production of Puccini's only comedy, Gianni Schicchi.
The Sopranos meet The Addams Family in NJ Festival Orchestra's upcoming production of Puccini's only comedy, Gianni Schicchi.
World Premiere of Kate Tarker's MONTAG Extended at Soho Rep
Soho Rep has announced a one-week extension, to November 20, of its nearly-sold-out world premiere production of Montag, written by Kate Tarker (THUNDERBODIES at Soho Rep; Dionysus Was Such a Nice Man) and directed by Dustin Wills (Wolf Play, presented by Soho Rep & Ma-Yi Theater Company; Frontières Sans Frontières).
Soho Rep has announced a one-week extension, to November 20, of its nearly-sold-out world premiere production of Montag, written by Kate Tarker (THUNDERBODIES at Soho Rep; Dionysus Was Such a Nice Man) and directed by Dustin Wills (Wolf Play, presented by Soho Rep & Ma-Yi Theater Company; Frontières Sans Frontières).
Soho Rep to Present the World Premiere of Kate Tarker's MONTAG in October
Soho Rep will present Montag, written by Kate Tarker, directed by Dustin Wills and with original opera music by Daniel Schlosberg. The world premiere production of Montag runs October 12–November 13 at Soho Rep.
Soho Rep will present Montag, written by Kate Tarker, directed by Dustin Wills and with original opera music by Daniel Schlosberg. The world premiere production of Montag runs October 12–November 13 at Soho Rep.
Festival Opera Presents Bellini's NORMA in July
Walnut Creek's revitalized Festival Opera, led by General Director Zachary Gordin, continues its 31st season with an all-new production of Bellini's Norma, featuring acclaimed singer Shana Blake Hill (she/her) in the title role, directed by Mark Foehringer and conducted by Bryan Nies, with the Festival Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
Walnut Creek's revitalized Festival Opera, led by General Director Zachary Gordin, continues its 31st season with an all-new production of Bellini's Norma, featuring acclaimed singer Shana Blake Hill (she/her) in the title role, directed by Mark Foehringer and conducted by Bryan Nies, with the Festival Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
2022 Newport Classical Music Festival Announced
Today, Newport Classical (formerly Newport Music Festival) announces its 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival, running from July 1-17, 2022.
Today, Newport Classical (formerly Newport Music Festival) announces its 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival, running from July 1-17, 2022.
Opera In The Heights to Presents IL TROVATORE
Opera in the Heights, after a year and a half of alternative programming online and outdoors, has announced its return to fully-staged productions in its home venue, Lambert Hall. Headlining the season will be original productions of Verdi's Il Trovatore (November 13, 14, 19, 21, 2021) and Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin (April 2, 3, 8, 10, 2022).
Opera in the Heights, after a year and a half of alternative programming online and outdoors, has announced its return to fully-staged productions in its home venue, Lambert Hall. Headlining the season will be original productions of Verdi's Il Trovatore (November 13, 14, 19, 21, 2021) and Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin (April 2, 3, 8, 10, 2022).
Classical WSMR To Broadcast Past Productions Of Sarasota Opera
Six popular Sarasota Opera past productions will be broadcast on Classical WSMR radio beginning Saturday, October 23rd at 1pm Eastern Time: Verdi's Otello (2012), D'Albert's Tiefland (2018) on October 30th, Puccini's La bohème (2020) on November 6th, Montemezzi's The Love of Three Kings (L'amore dei tre rei) (2017) on November 13th, and more.
Six popular Sarasota Opera past productions will be broadcast on Classical WSMR radio beginning Saturday, October 23rd at 1pm Eastern Time: Verdi's Otello (2012), D'Albert's Tiefland (2018) on October 30th, Puccini's La bohème (2020) on November 6th, Montemezzi's The Love of Three Kings (L'amore dei tre rei) (2017) on November 13th, and more.
Opera Memphis Presents SCALIA/GINSBURG
Opera Memphis will present Derrick Wang's comic opera Scalia/Ginsburg for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Germantown Performing Arts Center.
Opera Memphis will present Derrick Wang's comic opera Scalia/Ginsburg for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Germantown Performing Arts Center.
TCO Next: Competition Winners Announced
Tri-Cities Opera (TCO): The 71-year-old opera company concluded its first annual TCO Next: A Virtual Vocal Competition in a streamed concert on Sunday, October 18th.
Tri-Cities Opera (TCO): The 71-year-old opera company concluded its first annual TCO Next: A Virtual Vocal Competition in a streamed concert on Sunday, October 18th.
OPERA America Invites Artists, Administrators and More to A TOAST TO 50 YEARS
OPERA America is inviting artists, administrators, trustees, and audiences to 'A Toast to 50 Years,' a celebration of opera's progress and of OPERA America's 50th Anniversary, taking place today, Friday, May 15, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. EDT.
OPERA America is inviting artists, administrators, trustees, and audiences to 'A Toast to 50 Years,' a celebration of opera's progress and of OPERA America's 50th Anniversary, taking place today, Friday, May 15, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. EDT.
BWW Exclusive: 107 Opera Singers, a Conductor plus Tech Magic Bring Some LIGHT from Moravec, Campbell and OPERA America
Here's a look at how 'Light Shall Lift Us; Singers Unite in Song' (for OPERA America), a video project featuring 107 opera singers in “a song of hope and solidarity” by Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, came together to help raise up the spirits of their communities as we deal with COVID-19. It went 'live' on May 14 at 1:30 pm EST.
Here's a look at how 'Light Shall Lift Us; Singers Unite in Song' (for OPERA America), a video project featuring 107 opera singers in “a song of hope and solidarity” by Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, came together to help raise up the spirits of their communities as we deal with COVID-19. It went 'live' on May 14 at 1:30 pm EST.
Pacific Opera Project Reprises Fan-Favorite Production Of LA BOHEME
Pacific Opera Project (POP) closes its 2018 season with eight performances of its acclaimed 2012 production of La boheme: AKA "The Hipsters" on December 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8pm at The Highland Park Ebell Club. The opera is sung in Italian with projected "cleverly ironic" English titles, led by Music Director Parisa Zaeri, and directed by POP Artistic Director Josh Shaw.
Pacific Opera Project (POP) closes its 2018 season with eight performances of its acclaimed 2012 production of La boheme: AKA "The Hipsters" on December 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8pm at The Highland Park Ebell Club. The opera is sung in Italian with projected "cleverly ironic" English titles, led by Music Director Parisa Zaeri, and directed by POP Artistic Director Josh Shaw.
Pacific Opera Project Presents Large-Scale Outdoor Production Of Bizet's CARMEN At The Ford Theatres
On September 1, 2018 at 8pm, Pacific Opera Project (POP) returns to the newly renovated Ford Theatres for a thrilling fully-staged outdoor production of Bizet's Carmen. Following the tremendous success of Abduction from the Seraglio at the Ford in 2016, POP will put on a one-night-only production for its largest audience yet: 1200 seats. Directed and designed by Artistic Director Josh Shaw, Carmen will be conducted by Music Director Michael Powers, choreographed by Amy Lawrence, and costumed by Maggie Green.
On September 1, 2018 at 8pm, Pacific Opera Project (POP) returns to the newly renovated Ford Theatres for a thrilling fully-staged outdoor production of Bizet's Carmen. Following the tremendous success of Abduction from the Seraglio at the Ford in 2016, POP will put on a one-night-only production for its largest audience yet: 1200 seats. Directed and designed by Artistic Director Josh Shaw, Carmen will be conducted by Music Director Michael Powers, choreographed by Amy Lawrence, and costumed by Maggie Green.
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