Isabel Leonard

State Theatre New Jersey Presents Isabel Leonard & Pablo Sáinz-Villegas In Recital
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present Isabel Leonard & Pablo Sáinz-Villegas In Recital on Sunday, March 2 at 3pm. Tickets range from $39-$79.

Patti LuPone, Shoshana Bean and More to be Featured in Carnegie Hall 2025â€"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2025–2026 season, including more than 170 concerts and Broadway stars like Shoshana Bean, Heather Headley, Cheyene Jackson, Mandy Gonzalez, Patti LuPone, Megan Hilty & More. See the full lineup here, including dates and how to get tickets.

Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood Come to Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present acclaimed vocalist Ben Jones and Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and arranger Laurence Hobgood on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM. 

Houston Grand Opera to Open Rossini's CINDERELLA in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

On Oct. 25, 2024, Houston Grand Opera will open Cinderella, Rossini’s delightful comedy, in a popular production from director Joan Font, founder of Barcelona-based street-theater troupe Comediants.

Interview: Tony Yazbeck Brings His Tapping Feet & Warm Vocals to ALL GERSHWIN at The Hollywood Bowl
by Gil Kaan - Jul 2, 2024

The first all-Gershwin concert in history Cuban Overture will be re-created July 11, 2024 at the Hollywood Bowl as All-Gershwin.  Former LA Phil Associate Conductor Lionel Bringuier reprises the night with Gershwin’s iconic classical, jazz, and Caribbean rhythms, while celebrating Rhapsody in Blue’s 100th anniversary, The evening will feature the Los Angeles Philharmonic, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet,   and vocalists Isabel Leonard and Tony Yazbeck. Tony graciously took time to answer a few of my queries.

Soprano Leah Hawkins Named The Met's 2024 Beverly Sills Artist Award Winner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Soprano Leah Hawkins has been honored with the Met’s 2024 Beverly Sills Artist Award, recognizing her exceptional talent and contributions to the opera world.

Richard Tucker Music Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winner And Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2024

Discover the 2024 award winner and grant recipients announced by the Richard Tucker Music Foundation.

Palm Beach Opera Announces New General Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024

Palm Beach Opera welcomes James Barbato as its new General Director. Barbato, an OPERA America Leadership

The Clarion Choir & Orchestra to Perform Bach's Mass In B Minor at the Park Avenue Christian Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

Join the four-time GRAMMY-nominated Clarion Choir and The Clarion Orchestra for a one-time performance of Bach's monumental MASS IN B MINOR at the Park Avenue Christian Church. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Houston Grand Opera to Open THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024

On April 26, 2024, Houston Grand Opera will open classic, family-friendly musical The Sound of Music, with the company’s own chorus director, Richard Bado, at the podium. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Michael Tilson Thomas Appointed Distinguished Professor Of Music At The San Francisco Conservatory Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has named conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) as the institution's Distinguished Professor of Music. To celebrate MTT’s artistic achievements in the year of his 80th birthday, SFCM's allied record label PENTATONE will release a box set collection of 18 MTT compositions in the fall of 2024. 

Houston Grand Opera Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring a spectacular, new, season-opening production of Il trovatore; the return of charming, family-friendly Cinderella, classic tragedy La bohème, and blockbuster musical West Side Story; Houstonians’ first-ever chance to see award-winning opera Breaking the Waves; and a lushly beautiful new production of Tannhäuser.

Shereen Pimentel and Brenton Ryan To Lead WEST SIDE STORY At Houston Grand Opera; Full Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024

Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2024-25 season, which includes a concert presentation of the Broadway masterpiece, West Side Story, led by Broadway's Shereen Pimentel and tenor Brenton Ryan.

Cynthia Erivo & More to be Featured in New York Philharmonic 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024

The New York Philharmonic has revealed its 2024–25 season. Learn more about the season!

Review: SONGBIRD at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Mar 12, 2024

There’s an awful lot of death in opera, Timothy O’Leary, the general director of Washington National Opera, lamented on a recent opening night. And those plentiful tragedies are also often further burdened with overbearing scores, turgid storylines, super-large casts and strident if not shrill performances. 

Video: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 11, 2024

Check out the new video of Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos.

Photos: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 8, 2024

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole. 

Ben Jones Brings LET ME BE FRANK to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

54 Below will present Ben Jones in Let Me Be Frank on March 10, 2024. After a sold-out performance at the Birdland Jazz Club in December, Ben Jones brings this special encore performance to 54 Below.

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.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Reveals 2024 Hollywood Bowl Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced the 2024 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!