Guest Blog: Bass-Baritone John Savournin on Returning to HMS PINAFORE at the London Coliseum
by Guest Author - December 04, 2025
I find myself once again poised to set sail aboard the peerless HMS Pinafore, with our production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical-themed masterpiece opening at the London Coliseum tonight!
by Guest Author - December 04, 2025
I find myself once again poised to set sail aboard the peerless HMS Pinafore, with our production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical-themed masterpiece opening at the London Coliseum tonight!
Video: First Look at THE GERSHWINS' PORGY & BESS at the Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera has released first look videos of their new production of Porgy & Bess. Conducted by Kwamé Ryan, the Gershwins’ great American classic returns to the Met, featuring electrifying choreography by Camille A. Brown.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera has released first look videos of their new production of Porgy & Bess. Conducted by Kwamé Ryan, the Gershwins’ great American classic returns to the Met, featuring electrifying choreography by Camille A. Brown.
MassOpera Unveils New Collaborative Executive And Artistic Leadership Team
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
MassOpera has revealed a new era of collaborative leadership with the appointment of Brenda Huggins and Marcus Schenck as Executive Creative Producers.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
MassOpera has revealed a new era of collaborative leadership with the appointment of Brenda Huggins and Marcus Schenck as Executive Creative Producers.
10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE to Make Canadian Premiere at the Bluma Appel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
10 Days in a Madhouse is a bold contemporary opera from innovative American composer Rene Orth and acclaimed Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch that will make its Canadian premiere in four performances at the Bluma Appel Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
10 Days in a Madhouse is a bold contemporary opera from innovative American composer Rene Orth and acclaimed Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch that will make its Canadian premiere in four performances at the Bluma Appel Theatre.
Review: Beczala and Golovatenko Make Met’s CHENIER a Memorable Night under Rustioni
by Richard Sasanow - November 26, 2025
For those of us who like verismo opera—combining the raw emotions of everyday people with historical splendor—but have heard one too many BOHEMEs, TOSCAs, TURANDOTs and BUTTERFLYs in this lifetime, noting Giordano’s ANDREA CHENIER in the Met’s repertoire for this season seemed like a godsend. Not seen in these parts since 2014, this tale of the French Revolution, a poet (the title role, sung by tenor Piotr Beczala) and blinding love set to a sweeping score was something to look forward to.
by Richard Sasanow - November 26, 2025
For those of us who like verismo opera—combining the raw emotions of everyday people with historical splendor—but have heard one too many BOHEMEs, TOSCAs, TURANDOTs and BUTTERFLYs in this lifetime, noting Giordano’s ANDREA CHENIER in the Met’s repertoire for this season seemed like a godsend. Not seen in these parts since 2014, this tale of the French Revolution, a poet (the title role, sung by tenor Piotr Beczala) and blinding love set to a sweeping score was something to look forward to.
Houston Grand Opera to Present PEACE IN THE TRENCHES: THE STORY BEHIND SILENT NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Houston Grand Opera will host a panel discussion at the Alliance Française Houston, “Peace in the Trenches: The Story Behind Silent Night.” The conversation will reflect upon Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell's 2011 opera, Silent Night.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Houston Grand Opera will host a panel discussion at the Alliance Française Houston, “Peace in the Trenches: The Story Behind Silent Night.” The conversation will reflect upon Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell's 2011 opera, Silent Night.
The Crossing's Christmas Concerts to Spotlight World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir, The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, will continue its 2025-2026 Season with three December concerts featuring the world premieres of resident composer Sarah Rimkus' Nativity and more.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir, The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, will continue its 2025-2026 Season with three December concerts featuring the world premieres of resident composer Sarah Rimkus' Nativity and more.
Review: PARTENOPE, London Coliseum
by Clementine Scott - November 21, 2025
Here are all the hallmarks of any good Shakespearean comedy: love polygons, gender trouble and a shipwreck to get things going. However, in Handel’s Partenope there is one crucial difference: everyone here is self-aware.
by Clementine Scott - November 21, 2025
Here are all the hallmarks of any good Shakespearean comedy: love polygons, gender trouble and a shipwreck to get things going. However, in Handel’s Partenope there is one crucial difference: everyone here is self-aware.
Teatro Grattacielo Unveils 2026–2027 Season Featuring World Premieres And New Productions
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Teatro Grattacielo has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring two world premieres and new productions at La MaMa and The Flea. The lineup includes the world staged premiere of Joseph Summer’s THE TEMPEST, and more.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Teatro Grattacielo has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring two world premieres and new productions at La MaMa and The Flea. The lineup includes the world staged premiere of Joseph Summer’s THE TEMPEST, and more.
Photos: CARMINA BURANA At Lyric Opera Of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago has released new photos from the November 14 performance of Carmina Burana. The production is part of the company’s 2025/26 Season and is conducted by Music Director Enrique Mazzola.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago has released new photos from the November 14 performance of Carmina Burana. The production is part of the company’s 2025/26 Season and is conducted by Music Director Enrique Mazzola.
ECHOES BETWEEN THE LINES to be Presented at Wagner College Opera
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Wagner College Opera will present ECHOES BETWEEN THE LINES, featuring the music of Mozart, Handel, Verdi, Puccini, Berlioz, Sondheim, Lehár and Bernstein.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Wagner College Opera will present ECHOES BETWEEN THE LINES, featuring the music of Mozart, Handel, Verdi, Puccini, Berlioz, Sondheim, Lehár and Bernstein.
OPERA America Awards $165,000 In Next Stage Grants
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
OPERA America has given grants totaling $165,000 to seven opera companies through its Next Stage Grants program. Next Stage Grants support subsequent productions of existing, under-performed North American works that deserve additional attention.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
OPERA America has given grants totaling $165,000 to seven opera companies through its Next Stage Grants program. Next Stage Grants support subsequent productions of existing, under-performed North American works that deserve additional attention.
Photos: San Francisco Opera’s THE MONKEY KING
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2025
Check out production photos from the world premiere of San Francisco Opera's The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14-30 at the War Memorial Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2025
Check out production photos from the world premiere of San Francisco Opera's The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14-30 at the War Memorial Opera House.
Photos: Lincoln Center Fall Gala Honored Bayo Ogunlesi, Raising Over $6.7 Million
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts held its Fall Gala on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at David Geffen Hall, where it honored Bayo Ogunlesi, co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners and Treasurer and Vice Chair of Lincoln Center’s Board. Check out photos of the event.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts held its Fall Gala on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at David Geffen Hall, where it honored Bayo Ogunlesi, co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners and Treasurer and Vice Chair of Lincoln Center’s Board. Check out photos of the event.
Review: Strauss’s ARABELLA Has the Music and the Singers—and Old Vienna—at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - November 12, 2025
For all those operagoers tired of classics set in rodeos, Las Vegas or on a space station (Paris has a BOHEME of that ilk), Otto Schenk’s production for ARABELLA, with stage design by Gunther Schneider Siemssen, dating back to 1983, will be a relief. It features a return to “old Vienna,” including an Act II ballroom scene that’s as welcoming as a sacher torte.
by Richard Sasanow - November 12, 2025
For all those operagoers tired of classics set in rodeos, Las Vegas or on a space station (Paris has a BOHEME of that ilk), Otto Schenk’s production for ARABELLA, with stage design by Gunther Schneider Siemssen, dating back to 1983, will be a relief. It features a return to “old Vienna,” including an Act II ballroom scene that’s as welcoming as a sacher torte.
Kentucky Opera Names Ben Robinson As General Director And CEO
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Kentucky Opera has appointed Ben Robinson, an accomplished singer, stage director, and arts executive, as its new General Director and CEO following a national search.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Kentucky Opera has appointed Ben Robinson, an accomplished singer, stage director, and arts executive, as its new General Director and CEO following a national search.
Review: THE SORCERER at Winter Opera
by Steve Callahan - November 11, 2025
Gina Galati’s delightful Winter Opera company has opened its season with a revival of a rarely seen Gilbert and Sullivan show—The Sorcerer. It premiered in 1877, the first of the grandly popular series of light operas by G & S in which the authors had total control over casting and staging.
by Steve Callahan - November 11, 2025
Gina Galati’s delightful Winter Opera company has opened its season with a revival of a rarely seen Gilbert and Sullivan show—The Sorcerer. It premiered in 1877, the first of the grandly popular series of light operas by G & S in which the authors had total control over casting and staging.
Houston Grand Opera to Perform Free Holiday Concert At Discovery Green
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Houston Grand Opera is inviting the community to gather at Discovery Green for Carols on the Green, the company's annual holiday concert and sing-along combining beloved carols with festive Spanish-language favorites.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Houston Grand Opera is inviting the community to gather at Discovery Green for Carols on the Green, the company's annual holiday concert and sing-along combining beloved carols with festive Spanish-language favorites.
Review: Who Was That MASQUE-d Man? Davone Tines with Sonnambula Ensemble at the Frick Museum
by Richard Sasanow - November 04, 2025
Some of the audience at the chamber concert at the Frick Collection Museum—that jewel-box museum of art from the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century on New York’s Upper East Side—had fought its way there through the runners of the NYC Marathon. What they found was definitely worth the effort: an unusual, early 17th century performance piece, of a kind, THE MASQUE OF BLACKNESS, showcasing the star bass-baritone Davone Tines and the museum’s ensemble-in-residence, Sonnambula.
by Richard Sasanow - November 04, 2025
Some of the audience at the chamber concert at the Frick Collection Museum—that jewel-box museum of art from the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century on New York’s Upper East Side—had fought its way there through the runners of the NYC Marathon. What they found was definitely worth the effort: an unusual, early 17th century performance piece, of a kind, THE MASQUE OF BLACKNESS, showcasing the star bass-baritone Davone Tines and the museum’s ensemble-in-residence, Sonnambula.
Chicago Opera Theater to Present the Chicago Premiere of Antonio Salieri’s FALSTAFF, OSSIA LE TRE BURLE
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater will present the Chicago premiere of Antonio Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle December 3–7, 2025, at the Studebaker Theater. Directed by Robin Guarino and conducted by Christine Brandes.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater will present the Chicago premiere of Antonio Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle December 3–7, 2025, at the Studebaker Theater. Directed by Robin Guarino and conducted by Christine Brandes.
Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Glyndebourne
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 03, 2025
Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and his partner Rachael Hewer eschewed making banana bread during the Covid lockdown and decided to write an opera. After the pandemic, they went on to work on other projects, but unexpectedly Glyndebourne agreed to stage their new work, which made its world premiere last week.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 03, 2025
Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and his partner Rachael Hewer eschewed making banana bread during the Covid lockdown and decided to write an opera. After the pandemic, they went on to work on other projects, but unexpectedly Glyndebourne agreed to stage their new work, which made its world premiere last week.
OPERA America Reveals New President/CEO
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
On behalf of the Board of Directors of OPERA America, Board Chair Lee Anne Myslewski has announced the appointment of Michael J. Bobbitt as OPERA America's new President and CEO.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
On behalf of the Board of Directors of OPERA America, Board Chair Lee Anne Myslewski has announced the appointment of Michael J. Bobbitt as OPERA America's new President and CEO.
Review: A REGIMENT with Comic Style and High Notes, Thanks to Morley and Brownlee at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - November 02, 2025
It’s hard for a soprano to get a break in Donizetti’s LA FILLE DU REGIMENT, which I caught up with at the Met on Friday evening. Not that Marie—the role of the title, sung at the Met by Erin Morley—doesn’t have some gorgeous music and shenanigans to show off her musical and comic chops in the now-classic Laurent Pelly production.
by Richard Sasanow - November 02, 2025
It’s hard for a soprano to get a break in Donizetti’s LA FILLE DU REGIMENT, which I caught up with at the Met on Friday evening. Not that Marie—the role of the title, sung at the Met by Erin Morley—doesn’t have some gorgeous music and shenanigans to show off her musical and comic chops in the now-classic Laurent Pelly production.
Opera Orlando’s Inaugural OPERAZZI BASH Raises Over $80,000 For Youth And Education Programs
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Opera Orlando hosted its first annual Operazzi Bash on October 25 at the Grand Bohemian Orlando, raising more than $80,000 in support of the company’s education programs, including the Opera Orlando Youth Company.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Opera Orlando hosted its first annual Operazzi Bash on October 25 at the Grand Bohemian Orlando, raising more than $80,000 in support of the company’s education programs, including the Opera Orlando Youth Company.
Carnegie Hall’s SONGSTUDIO Will Return January 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Carnegie Hall’s SongStudio returns January 12–18, 2026, for its eighth season, led by Artistic Director Anthony Roth Costanzo. The week-long program includes master classes with Lisette Oropesa, Lawrence Brownlee, and Bryan Wagorn.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Carnegie Hall’s SongStudio returns January 12–18, 2026, for its eighth season, led by Artistic Director Anthony Roth Costanzo. The week-long program includes master classes with Lisette Oropesa, Lawrence Brownlee, and Bryan Wagorn.
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