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The Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Met Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2025–26 season, the company’s 142nd year, featuring six new productions—three of which are Met premieres—and 12 revivals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

George And Nora London Foundation Competition For Opera Singers Returns In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, will hold its 53rd event in 2025, with a public final round at New York's Morgan Library and Museum on Friday, February 21, at 4:00 pm.

OPERA America Reveals 2024 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater Join Forces for Free Panel On Two Operas Based On The Same Story
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2024

Chicago's two major opera companies – Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lyric) and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) – will join forces for a unique discussion on two operas based on the same source material: Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio – to be presented at Lyric from September 26 through October 10, and Ferdinando Paër's opera Leonora – to be presented by COT in its North American Premiere October 1 through October 6.

Chicago Opera Theater Presents North American Premiere Of LEONORA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, begins its 2024/25 Season, with an exciting and aptly timed production of the North American premiere of Leonora.

Opera Parallele Announces 2024-25 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 22, 2024

Opera Parallèle has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring a bold and innovative repertoire that pushes the boundaries of contemporary opera. Marking its 15th anniversary, the company is set to captivate audiences with a trio of groundbreaking productions.

Chicago Opera Theater Announces Two Premieres and More for 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

Discover the exciting new season announced by CHICAGO OPERA THEATER for 2024-25. Get a sneak peek into the upcoming performances and stay updated with the latest in the world of opera.

OPERA America Announces the Recipients of 2024 Repertoire Development Grants
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024

OPERA America has announced the recipients of its 2024 Repertoire Development Grants.

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024â€"25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jack Swanson Sings 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro' from Rossini's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024

Watch Tenor Jack Swanson sing 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro', the iconic aria from Rossini's CINDERELLA in the video here!

Video: Conductor Yi-Chen Lin Discusses the Enduring Magic of Rossini's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

Rossini's CENERENTOLA — or, CINDERELLA — has been an audience favorite for more than 200 years. From its perfectly balanced structure to the fun and fizzy melodies, Maestra Yi-Chen Lin shares why this beloved opera has stood the test of time. Watch the interview here!

VIDEO: Meet The Cast Of Lyric Opera Of Chicago's CINDERELLA
by Joshua Wright - Jan 18, 2024

Meet the cast of The Lyric Opera of Chicago's CINDERELLA — onstage January 21 through February 10 starring Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Jack Swanson, Alessandro Corbelli, Joshua Hopkins, Nicholas Newton, Teresa Castillo, and Sophia Maekawa in Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's iconic production. 

VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2024

Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative (AOI), an acclaimed initiative to commission and present new American operas, on January 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. T

Chicago Opera Theater Presents Huang Ruo's Chinese Mythology Based BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS With Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, January 26 -28
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo's environmentalist opera Book of Mountains and Seas presented in partnership with the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival and produced by Beth Morrison Projects.

Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023

Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

Washington National Opera to Present The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative featuring three world premieres of 20-minute chamber operas.

What You Need to Know about Rossini's CINDERELLA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Rossini’s timeless romantic comedy Cinderella, transporting audiences to a world of enchantment from January 21 to February 10, 2024.

Houston Grand Opera Announces New Partnership with Apple Music Classical
by Michael Major - Oct 30, 2023

As part of the new partnership, the company will be presenting new recordings of classic and contemporary operas from current and future seasons alongside special remastered releases from its rich back catalogue, which spans decades and includes history-making productions such as Treemonisha (1975) and Porgy and Bess (1976).

Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, Christina Sajous & More to Star in in THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Get the latest news on Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, featuring an incredible cast including Nicholas Christopher, Carson Elrod, Eddie Korbich, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jacob Ming-Trent, Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, and Lauren Worsham. Don't miss this one-night-only event.

Interview: J'Nai Bridges of INTELLIGENCE at Houston Grand Opera
by Alric Davis - Oct 23, 2023

Grammy Award winner J'Nai Bridges sits down with Alric Davis to chat about Intelligence, the new Opera making waves and bringing the Heat to Houston!