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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Reveals Cristian MÓ�celaru as Next Music Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has appointed conductor Cristian Mӑcelaru as the 14th Music Director in the Orchestra’s 129-year history, succeeding Louis Langrée.

90.9 WGUC to Broadcast Cincinnati Opera's 2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL on Sunday Evenings in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022

On Sunday evenings this November, Cincinnati Opera will partner with 90.9 WGUC, Cincinnati's classical public radio station, to broadcast select productions from its 2022 Summer Festival. Each broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. ET. You can listen on air at 90.9 FM and online at wguc.org.

Cincinnati Opera 2022 Summer Festival Continues With FIERCE And THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2022

This July 6 through 10, Cincinnati Opera continues its 2022 Summer Festival with two uplifting productions: the world premiere of Fierce (July 6, 9, 10 at SCPA's Corbett Theater), with music by William Menefield and libretto by Sheila Williams, and Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious The Pirates of Penzance (July 7, 8, 10 at Cincinnati Music Hall).

Cincinnati Opera Announces $1.3 Million Gift to Support the Creation of New Operas Celebrating Black Stories
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2022

Cincinnati Opera is proud to announce that the company has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (“Mellon Foundation”).

Cincinnati Opera Announces Revised Dates For World Premiere Of Spears/Smith CASTOR AND PATIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022

Originally commissioned for Cincinnati Opera's 100th anniversary in 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Castor and Patience receives its much-anticipated world premiere in July 2022.

Cincinnati Opera Announces Cast, Production, And Schedule Updates For 2022 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022

Cincinnati Opera today shared updated cast, production, and schedule details for its 2022 Summer Festival, which will take place June 18 through July 31, 2022. After two seasons away, the company returns this summer to its longtime performance venues, Cincinnati Music Hall and the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA).

The Atlanta Opera Announces 2021-22 Glynn Studio Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2021

Each of the Studio Artists is an early career professional with significant stage experience, some with lead performances and major concert appearances on their resume. This ensemble builds on The Atlanta Opera’s commitment to provide opportunities for performers at all stages in their careers.

Cincinnati Opera Presents World Premiere of Spears/Smith CASTOR AND PATIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2021

Originally commissioned for Cincinnati Opera's 100th anniversary in 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Castor and Patience receives its much-anticipated world premiere in July 2022.

Cincinnati Opera Announces 2022 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2021

After two seasons away, Cincinnati Opera today announced plans to return to Cincinnati Music Hall and the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) next June and July for its 2022 Summer Festival.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Begins Global Search for Music Director Louis Langrée's Successor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra President & CEO Jonathan Martin has announced that the Orchestra has initiated the process of searching for a successor to Louis Langrée, who announced in June that he will not seek a renewal of his contract beyond the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, his eleventh as Music Director.

OPERA America Announces Recipients of Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2021

This new initiative allows Professional Company Members to receive up to $10,000 to subsidize as much as 50 percent of the fee of a woman stage director or conductor who is contracted for the first time by the company.

Cincinnati Opera Announces Reimagined 2021 Summer Festival SUMMER AT SUMMIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2021

Cincinnati Opera will return to the outdoors for its reimagined 2021 Summer Festival, Summer at Summit. The season will take place July 11-31 at Summit Park, located in the heart of Blue Ash, Ohio, and will feature internationally renowned artists, the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces Harold Brown as First Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2021

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of Harold Brown as its first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, a new executive leadership position created to catalyze, guide and implement the organization’s ongoing DE&I initiatives and practices across the organization and in the community.

Cincinnati Opera Announces 2021 SUMMER FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2020

Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera, today announced details of the company's 2021 Summer Festival, which is currently scheduled to open June 13 and continue through July 25. The season marks a return to the stage following the cancellation of the company's 100th Anniversary Season due to the pandemic.

Cincinnati Opera Names Christopher Milligan as The Next Harry Fath General Director and CEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2019

Liz Kathman Grubow, president of Cincinnati Opera's board of trustees, today announced that Christopher Milligan has been named the next Harry Fath General Director & CEO of the company. Milligan's tenure begins March 2, 2020. 

League Of American Orchestras Announces Six New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2019

Charles Dickerson III, Jerrold Eberhardt, Mary Louise Gorno,Jennifer Koh, Isaac Thompson, and Sheila Williams have joined the League of American Orchestras' Board of Directors, the League announced today. Each will serve three-year terms.

Cincinnati Opera Announces 100th Anniversary Season & Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2019

Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera, today announced a host of programs celebrating the company's upcoming 100th anniversary in 2020, along with repertoire and casting highlights of the 2020 Summer Festival.

Photo Coverage: GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Celebrates a Rockin' Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 14, 2018

Gettin' the Band Back Together on Broadway, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, officially opened just last night, August 13, at the Belasco Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there after the curtain came down, and you can check out photos from inside the after party below!

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Welcomes New President Jonathan Martin
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2017

Following an extensive national search, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced today that Jonathan Martin has been appointed President of the CSO effective this coming September.

BWW Reviews: A CHORUS LINE Shines Spotlight on Those Used to Being in the Background
by Paul Batterson - Apr 8, 2015

A CHORUS LINE is one of those shows that should be a prerequisite for anyone considering a career in the performing arts.