MADAMA BUTTERFLY to be Presented at Opera San José in November
Opera San José will continue its season with Puccini’s heartbreaking Madama Butterfly.
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The latest opera news, reviews, and production coverage from the Metropolitan Opera and companies around the world.
OPERA America Grants $300,000 To 14 Companies To Test Audience Retention Strategies
OPERA America has announced 14 recipients of its new A/B Testing Grants, created to support experimentation in building opera audiences.
Northern Ireland Opera Reveals Full Cast And Creative Team For FOLLIES
Northern Ireland Opera has announced the complete cast and creative team for its historic revival of Follies, running September 13–20, 2025, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast.
Review: Lincoln Center’s Festival Orchestra Concert Covered the Globe, from Paris to Patagonia
Maestro Karen Kamensek opened the Lincoln Center Festival Orchestra’s concert at Geffen Hall—“Paris to Patagonia”—with some interesting introductory remarks that almost sounded like an audition for the Philharmonic’s storied Young People’s Concerts.
Portland Opera Names Damien Geter Music Director
Portland Opera will appoint Damien Geter as Music Director, solidifying his role after nearly four years on an interim basis.
Union Avenue Opera To Launch Inaugural One-Act Festival This October
Union Avenue Opera will present its inaugural One-Act Festival October 10–12, 2025, featuring dwb (driving while black) and As One.
Karen Chia-Ling Ho Named 2025 Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Emerging Star of the Year
Taiwanese soprano Karen Chia-ling Ho has been named the 2025 Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Emerging Star of the Year by San Francisco Opera, honored for her acclaimed portrayal of Mimì in La Bohème.
Review: BEETHOVEN: I SHALL HEAR IN HEAVEN, Opera Holland Park
This is a great opportunity to hear the breadth of Beethoven’s work performed in a novel way, and the drama does have its flashes of brilliance.
COSI FAN TUTTE to Open Opera San José's Season in September
Opera San José will kick off its 42nd season with Mozart’s beloved romantic comedy Così Fan Tutte, a sparkling blend of charm and wit that plays out like an 18th-century reality show—“Temptation Island” meets powdered wigs.
RIGOLETTO To Open San Francisco Opera 103rd Season
San Francisco Opera will open its 103rd season with a new revival of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, running September 5–27, 2025 at the War Memorial Opera House.
THE DROVER'S WIFE - THE OPERA World Premiere is Coming To QPAC's New Glasshouse Theatre
Queensland Performing Arts Centre will present The Drover's Wife – The Opera would have its world premiere in QPAC's new Glasshouse Theatre.
Review: DALIBOR is Smashing Smetana at Bard’s SummerScape under Botstein
Though Bedrich Smetana’s DALIBOR—seen this week at Bard SummmerStage in a wonderful production by Jean-Romain Vesperini, with an ingenious set design by Bruno de Lavenere, a fine cast and the American Symphony Orchestra in impeccable form under Leon Botstein—was reputedly the composer’s favo
Review: Lincoln Center’s Festival Orchestra Concert Is Mostly Mozart under Maestro Glover
“Timeless Transformations” is a key theme of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center’s season at Geffen Hall this year (itself transformed from Avery Fisher Hall and, earlier, Philharmonic Hall).
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Wine Auction Set for May 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the return of Chicago’s leading signature wine event, Lyric Wine Auction 2026.
Photos: LE COMTE ORY At Merola Opera Summer Festival
The Merola Opera Program continues its Summer Festival season with a fully staged production of Rossini’s rarely performed comedic gem, Le Comte Ory.
Opera Colorado Launches 2025–26 Season with LA TRAVIATA and MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Opera Colorado will open ticket sales for its highly anticipated 2025–2026 Season on Monday, August 4 at 10:00 a.
San Diego Opera to Present Southern California Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS in July 2026
San Diego Opera has announced it will present the Southern California premiere of Fellow Travelers, the acclaimed opera by Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce, from July 10–12, 2026.
Sarasota Opera Reveals Casts for 2025–2026 Season, Featuring LA BOHÈME, THE MERRY WIDOW & More
Sarasota Opera has revealed casting for its 2025–2026 season, marking the company's 67th year and the centennial of the historic Sarasota Opera House.
Review: 'JOSEPHINE' & 'PAGLIACCI' at Union Avenue Opera
A powerful double-bill.
OPERA America Reveals 2025 Opera Hall Of Fame Inductees
OPERA America has inducted nine exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2025.
New Jersey Lyric Opera to Feature CARMEN and More at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
New Jersey Lyric Opera will return to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre for the third consecutive year with a weekend of opera favorites on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
OPERA America Reveals 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
OPERA America has revealed the recipients of the 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies.
Review: Out Damned Spot—But Hello to Teatro Nuovo’s Unusual MACBETH!
I must admit that I was a little disappointed when I read that this season’s offerings from Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo featured a couple of familiar titles: Verdi’s MACBETH and Bellini’s LA SONNAMBULA, particularly the former, which one doesn’t think of in the domain of bel canto, the
Cincinnati Opera Reveals 2026 Summer Festival Lineup Featuring SALOME, LALOVAVI, CARMEN & More
Cincinnati Opera has unveiled the full lineup for its 2026 Summer Festival, running June 18 through August 2 at Cincinnati Music Hall.
Joffrey Ballet and Lyric Opera of Chicago Extend Residency Agreement Through 2034
Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet have announced a seven-year extension of their partnership, officially securing the Joffrey’s residency at the historic Lyric Opera House through June 30, 2034.
