Opera Philadelphia And Jean-Georges Philadelphia Partner To Present An Immersive Dinner Experience
Jean-Georges Philadelphia, in a first-of-its kind collaboration with Opera Philadelphia, will present an exclusive one-night-only immersive dinner.
Opera Newsroom
The latest opera news, reviews, and production coverage from the Metropolitan Opera and companies around the world.
Interview: 'It Has To Be Fresh”: Director and Choreographer Lynne Hockney on Reviving Sir Peter Hall's Iconic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Glyndebourne
Celebrated choreographer and director Lynne Hockney has been involved in Sir Peter Hall’s iconic version of Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Glyndebourne since 2001.
John Aylward’s OBLIVION Sets New International Workshops and Screenings
Following its win for “Best Musical Film” at the Cannes World Film Festival earlier this year, composer and librettist John Aylward’s one-act opera film Oblivion has set new performances and screenings this fall in the United States and Italy.
The Gerda Lissner Foundation Reveals 2025 Art Song Competition Winners And Updated Prize Structure
The Gerda Lissner Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting and encouraging emerging classical vocalists, has revealed the winners of its 2025 Art Song Competition.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Glyndebourne
Sir Peter Hall's iconic production of Benjamin Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream has achieved legendary status since its premiere in 1981.
San Francisco Opera To Premiere Huang Ruo And David Henry Hwang’s THE MONKEY KING In November
San Francisco Opera will present the world premiere of The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14–30, 2025, at the War Memorial Opera House.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Unveils New Board Leadership As Sylvia Neil Concludes Term; Craig C. Martin Elected Chair-Elect
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced a transition in board leadership, with Sylvia Neil, current Chair of the Board of Directors, set to conclude her term in May 2026.
Review: LA BOHÈME, Glyndebourne
PucciniAs the nights draw in, it seems highly appropriate to return to Glyndebourne for the start of its Autumn season and the chilly streets of Puccini’s La bohème.
THE FAIR AT SOROCHYNTSI To Have World Premiere at Independent Opera Company
SEO Blurb: Independent Opera Company launches its 14th season with the U.
Review: ONE-ACT FESTIVAL at Union Avenue Opera
New things at Union Avenue Opera! This wonderful company is extending it’s 31st season with an evening of two one-act operas.
Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE, Royal Ballet and Opera
Technically unsurpassed, but is there a chill where its soul should be?
Review: MARTYRS & RELICS, A Mashup of Buxtehude, Shaw and Balliett at St. John the Divine
How did the martyrs—those Christians and otherwise who have been put to death or endured great suffering defending their beliefs, principles, or causes—meet their ends? As told through Douglas AA Balliett’s MARTYRS & RELICS, which played a handful of performances this week as its world premier
Opera Columbus to Present New Opera THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
Beth Morrison Projects’ The Old Man and the Sea will be presented at the Mershon Auditorium this fall.
Interview: Alexandra LoBianco Returns to Center Stage in Boston Lyric Opera's MACBETH
As a dramatic soprano, Alexandra LoBianco is accustomed to performing some of the most challenging roles in the repertoire, including Leonore in “Fidelio,” with the Vienna State Opera and North Carolina Opera, Brünnhilde in “Die Walküre,” Minnie in “La fanciulla del West,” with Des Moi
Opera Parallele Represented In 14 Cities This Season
Opera Parallèle, San Francisco's contemporary opera company now in its 16th anniversary season, is on the move—stretching its wings across North America and beyond.
Sondra Radvanovsky In Cherubini’s MEDEA Opens Lyric Opera Of Chicago 71st Season
Lyric Opera of Chicago launches its 71st season with the company premiere of Luigi Cherubini’s Medea, opening Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Lyric Opera House.
Review: CARMEN, London Coliseum
If you liked Evita at the Palladium, you'll like Carmen at the Coliseum
Madison Opera Opens 2025–26 Season with Puccini’s LA BOHÈME
Madison Opera launches its 2025–26 season with Puccini’s timeless masterpiece La Bohème, performed November 7 and 9 at Overture Hall.
Sing For Your Seniors Launches New Partnership with the Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists
Sing For Your Seniors, the New York City–based nonprofit that brings live musical performances to older adults, has announced a landmark partnership with members of the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists.
Details Revealed for CARMINA BURANA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the company premiere of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.
Frank DiLella to Host THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY: AN OPERA
Frank DiLella, Emmy Award-winning Journalist, media personality and host of ON STAGE on Spectrum NY1, will join the one-night-only debut concert presentation of The Real Housewives of New York City: An Opera.
Guest Blog: 'It's Such An Iconic Opera': Conductor Olivia Clarke on Taking on ENO's CARMEN
I’m looking forward to conducting Bizet’s Carmen for English National Opera (ENO) this autumn, alongside fellow conductor, Clelia Cafiero.
Review: GIUSTINO, Royal Ballet And Opera
Both director and designer have slightly too many ideas about what the show could be, and what is left is unresolved potential.
Review: Spectacular Nadine Sierra Shines in Villazon’s Somnolent SONNAMBULA by Bellini
Sometimes great singing can save a bad production.
CARMEN to Return to the Metropolitan Opera in October
Carrie Cracknell’s production of Carmen will return to the Met for 13 performances beginning in October.
