Billy Budd on Video - 2011

The 2024-25 Indiana Trust Pops Series features Nathan Gunn Sings Broadway at the Morris Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m., South Bend's own Nathan Gunn, the world-renowned baritone, takes the stage alongside the South Bend Symphony Orchestra for a show-stopping evening of unforgettable music.

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.

New England Conservatory has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed bass Ricardo Lugo to its voice faculty. With a career that includes performances at prestigious opera houses and concert halls around the world, Lugo brings a wealth of experience and artistry to NEC's vocal program.

The world premiere of a new adaptation of The Passenger by Nadya Menuhin will open at the Finborough Theatre for a five-week limited season next month. Learn more here!

San Francisco Opera Dianne and Tad Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock presented the Company’s longtime Head of Properties, Lori Harrison, with the San Francisco Opera Medal, the Company’s highest honor.

Today’s subject Christopher Bloch is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The production runs through January 12th in Signature’s MAX space.

San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Fall Season will conclude with the return of Georges Bizet’s Carmen from November 13–December 1 at the War Memorial Opera House.

On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:30pm, Vocal Arts DC will present GRAMMY Award-winning baritone Lucas Meachem alongside accomplished pianist Irina Meachem in a season-opening recital at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater in Washington DC.

Merola Opera Program's 2024 Summer Festival comes to a triumphant conclusion with the Merola Grand Finale, where the best and brightest of tomorrow's operatic stars offer up a sampling of opera's greatest hits and hidden gems.

Explore the centennial celebration of Herman Melville's BILLY BUDD at The Grolier Club in NYC, featuring rare editions, manuscripts, and artifacts from the American literary classic.

Join the South Bend Symphony for A NIGHT AT THE OPERA on April 6, featuring beloved arias, duets, trios, and choruses from renowned composers. Enjoy performances by the South Bend Lyric Opera, Vesper Chorale, and soloists Anya Matanovič, Emanuel Cristian-Caraman, and Morgan Smith.

Ginna Claire Mason, Nathan Gunn, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and more join South Pacific in Concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on May 10-11, 2024. Don't miss this captivating presentation of the beloved musical! Tickets available at IndianapolisSymphony.org.

Robert Spano will become Music Director of Washington National Opera. Learn more about Robert Spano and the Washington National Opera.

Theatre Rhinoceros presents BILLY - Bay Area LGBTQ theatre icon John Fisher queers the espionage genre in this action-packed play.

The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of Bizet's Carmen by acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell, opening on Sunday, December 31, at 6:30PM. In her highly anticipated Met debut, Cracknell reinvigorates the classic story of deadly passion with a staging that moves the action to modern day and explores themes that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries.

All new production images have been released for the world premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL, which opens at Hope Mill Theatre on 21 October for a limited 9-week run.

Hope Mill Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

The world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.

Presented by Theatre North and Dermot McLaughlin Productions, the hilarious murder mystery Scream Queer Murder written by the critically acclaimed Martin Lewton will make its London debut at King's Head Theatre 01 – 12 August  as part of the Takeover Season, curated by David Cumming and his Queer Futures season.