Houston Grand Opera

PORGY AND BESS, MESSIAH and More Set For Houston Grand Opera 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

Throughout the 2025-26 season, HGO will be celebrating its beloved artistic and music director, Patrick Summers, who in May 2026 will transition to a new role. Learn more here!

PORGY AND BESS & More Set for Houston Grand Opera 2025-26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring the American opera that launched HGO as a trailblazer, the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.

Cast Set For BUST at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The cast has been set for Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard's new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Cast Set For THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Central City Opera
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

 Central City Opera has announced the cast and artistic team for its upcoming production of Rossini's beloved comedy, The Barber of Seville. Learn more here!

San Diego Opera Welcomes Adam Cioffari as New Artistic Administrator 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

San Diego Opera has announced that Adam Cioffari has joined the team as its new Artistic Administrator. In this position Cioffari will work closely with artistic and production teams to envision future programming and bring it to life – especially engaging with global talent and securing top tier artists for San Diego Opera productions.

San Diego Opera Welcomes Adam Cioffari As New Artistic Administrator
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

San Diego Opera has welcomed Adam Cioffari as its new Artistic Administrator. In this position Cioffari will work closely with artistic and production teams to envision future programming and bring it to life. Learn more about Cioffari.

SAINT JOAN Coming to Tennessee Shakespeare Company in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring G. Bernard Shaw’s masterwork of spiritual, political, and human inquiry, Saint Joan, to the Tabor Stage April 4-19.

Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Meet the cast here!

Houston Grand Opera Announces World Premiere Song Cycle A VOICE WITHIN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Houston Grand Opera has announced the world premiere of A Voice Within, a new song cycle created by HGO Composer-in-Residence Joel Thompson and librettist and Houston poet laureate emeritus Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, inspired by the life stories of residents of Houston's Third Ward.

Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center to Present Recital in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

The Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center, will continue with the second concert of its 41st season. Learn more and see how to attend.

Tickets to ANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ WITH ANDY EINHORN: UNVEILING at The Hobby Center on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present Grammy Award-winning soprano, and Houston resident Ana María Martínez with renowned Broadway music director and conductor Andy Einhorn. Learn more.

Dayton Opera Unveils Star-Studded Cast And Conductors For Verdi's AIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.

92NY to Present Karen Slack, Soprano & Kevin Miller, Piano: African Queens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Karen Slack, soprano & Kevin Miller, piano: African Queens in March. Learn more about Slack and see how to attend the concert!

THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III Begins At The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company will present Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III, based on a true story. Directed by J.L. Reed, running March 8-30, 2025.

Verdi's LA TRAVIATA to be Presented at Palm Beach Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Palm Beach Opera is inviting audiences to experience the timeless passion and heartbreak of Verdi's La traviata at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more and see how to attend.

Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

Houston Grand Opera To Present Free Programming For Students During Spring Break
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Houston Grand Opera has announced plans to present a week of free arts programming for students in grades Pre-K-2 to enjoy. During Spring Break, from March 8 to 15, 2025.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Welcomes New Interim Artistic Director, Richard A. Freeman, Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Dallas Black Dance Theatre's 48th season will continue under the leadership of Interim Artistic Director Richard A. Freeman, Jr., whose deep roots in American dance and relationship with DBDT spans nearly 20 years.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.

Soprano Karen Slack to Tour to AFRICAN QUEENS To Kennedy Center, 92NY And University Of Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Karen Slack will continue the nationwide tour of her new program African Queens. This program celebrates the history and legacy of seven African queens, revered as rulers but not widely heralded in the Western world. Learn how to attend.