Opera Newsroom
The latest news, features, and updates from BroadwayWorld's Opera coverage.
Alan Gilbert extends contract as Music Director of Royal Swedish Opera Through 2029
Alan Gilbert has renewed his contract as Music Director of the Royal Swedish Opera through the end of 2029, with the option of a further extension.
Nominations Open For BroadwayWorld's 2025 Stage Recording Awards
BroadwayWorld is now accepting nominations for the BroadwayWorld Stage Recording Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in theatrical and performance-based recordings released during the 2025 calendar year.
Calgary Opera Will Present HANSEL AND GRETEL in Puppet-Infused Production
Calgary Opera will present the classic opera HANSEL AND GRETEL at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium starting January 31, 2026.
OPERA America Awards $220,000 in Grants to Eight Companies to Develop New American Operas
OPERA America has awarded $220,000 in grants to eight opera companies for the development of new American operas, aiming to enrich the national opera repertoire.
NSAL Florida Seeks Young Artists for 2026 Scholarship and Competition Opportunities
The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida has announced its 2026 season of scholarships and competitions, offering thousands of dollars in financial support to talented young artists in Florida.
Light Opera Of New Jersey To Host Third Annual STARS OF TOMORROW Vocal Competition
The Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) announced its third annual STARS OF TOMORROW vocal competition, aimed at high school students in New Jersey.
Light Opera Of New Jersey Appoints Susan Speidel As Inaugural Youth In Arts Director
Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has announced the appointment of Susan Speidel as the company's first Youth in Arts Director.
Review: Snider’s Brilliant Score Anchors HILDEGARD at Prototype under Pulitzer’s Caring Eye
This is Beth Morrison’s first year as sole curator, producer and presenter of New York’s PROTOTYPE Festival of indie opera/music theatre.
Light Opera Of New Jersey Appoints Susan Speidel As Inaugural Youth In Arts Director
Susan Speidel joins Light Opera of New Jersey as its inaugural Youth in Arts Director, a role supported by trustee Shari Loe to enhance arts accessibility for young audiences.
Video: 'Che tu madre' from Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY at the Metropolitan Opera
Watch 'Che tu madre' from the Metropolitan Opera's production of Madama Butterfly, performed by Ailyn Pérez.
The Music Troupe to Present IN FIVE YEARS' TIME, New Chamber Opera by Edward Lambert, in UK
The Music Troupe will present In Five Years' Time, a new chamber opera by Edward Lambert at The Space Theatre in London and The Croft Hall in Hungerford in late February and early March.
Video: SeokJong Baek & Andrzej Filończyk Sing 'Addio, fiorito asil' from Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY
SeokJong Baek sings Pinkerton’s Act III aria in this video from an early stage rehearsal of Madama Butterfly at the Metropolitan Opera, alongside Andrzej Filończyk as Sharpless.
Opera Orlando Unveils Additional Events Ahead Of SILENT NIGHT Mainstage Performances
Opera Orlando will present the Pulitzer Prize–winning opera Silent Night at Steinmetz Hall at the Dr.
Washington National Opera Announces Plans to Leave the Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera has approved a resolution to move its performances out of the John F.
Video: Bellini’s I PURITANI at the Metropolitan Opera
Get a first look at The Metropolitan Opera's new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years.
Video: Ailyn Pérez Sings 'Un bel dì' from Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY at the Met Opera
Watch Ailyn Pérez sings an excerpt from Cio-Cio-San’s Act II aria in an early stage rehearsal for Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.
Review: LA TRAVIATA, Royal Ballet And Opera
Opera as a whole may be too reliant on museum pieces, on endless identikit revivals designed to secure bums on seats.
San Diego Opera Receives $4.5 Million Gift From Irwin Jacobs
San Diego Opera has received a $4.
Richard E. Waits Makes Metropolitan Opera Debut in I PURITANI
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I Puritani, features theatre actor Richard E.
Seattle Opera Appoints New Directors for Artistic, Programs & Partnerships Departments
General and Artistic Director James Robinson revealed three new appointments to run Seattle Opera’s departments of Artistic Administration & Planning and Programs & Partnerships.
Portland Opera Appoints Tracy Wenckus As Interim General Director
Portland Opera has announced the appointment of Tracy Wenckus as Interim General Director, effective January 1, 2026, following the retirement of Sue Dixon, who served as the company's General Director for six years.
True Crime Opera EVERLASTING FAINT To Have World Premiere At Madison Opera
Madison Opera will present the world premiere of Everlasting Faint, a new opera by composer Scott Gendel and librettist Sandra Flores-Strand, February 13 and 15 at the Capitol Theater.
Review: PURITANI Is Bel Canto Bliss with Oropesa and Brownlee under Armiliato's Baton
The Met’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s I PURITANI made its debut on New Year’s Eve, but I caught up with it at its third performance on January 6.
Phelim McDermott's Production of Mozart's COSI FAN TUTTE Returns to ENO
ENO's witty and whimsical production of Mozart's Così fan tutte will return to the London Coliseum this February with a new cast.
