Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at La Opera
Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.
Opera Newsroom
The latest news, features, and updates from BroadwayWorld's Opera coverage.
Video: Trailer Released for Joyce DiDonato-Led INNOCENCE at The Metropolitan Opera
Watch the official trailer for INNOCENCE at The Metropolitan Opera, Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, conducted by Susanna Mälkki and starring Joyce DiDonato.
Review: THE OPERA LOCOS, Sadler's Wells
If you have ever suspected that opera might benefit from fewer Valkyries and more vaudeville, Opera Locos is here to confirm your prejudice and then sing it at you in Italian.
Mannes Opera to Present U.S. Premiere of THE SILENT SERENADE
Mannes Opera at The New School College of Performing Arts will present the U.
VIDEO: Trailer for BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE & ERWARTUNG at the Canadian Opera Company
The Canadian Opera Company has released a first look trailer for its upcoming double bill of Bluebeard's Castle and Erwartung, directed by acclaimed Canadian stage director Robert Lepage.
Riverside Opera Company Will Present ROC BLACK VOICES
Riverside Opera Company will present ROC BLACK VOICES on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.
Independent Opera Company to Stage DIE KLUGE by Carl Orff in North Hollywood
Independent Opera Company will present Carl Orff's opera DIE KLUGE, based on a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, with performances in North Hollywood this March.
Sarasota Opera Will Present SUSANNAH This March
Sarasota Opera will open Susannah on Saturday, March 14 — the fourth and final production in its 2026 Winter Festival.
Review: DiDonato Brings Dickinson Poems to Life through Brilliant Song Cycle by Puts at Carnegie
Though only a handful of Emily Dickinson’s hundreds of poems were published during her lifetime (more than 1700 others were found posthumously), she is best known as a risk-taking writer whose work straddled the line between the straightforward and the more abstract.
Aleksandra Kurzak to Replace Sonya Yoncheva in MADAMA BUTTERFLY at The Met
Soprano Aleksandra Kurzak will sing the role of Cio-Cio-San in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly for the remainder of the run, replacing Sonya Yoncheva.
Yuchen Pan: Bridging Cultures Through Mastery, Redefining Belonging in Opera
In the traditionally Eurocentric world of opera, an Eastern face on stage can still prompt a double take.
Final Chance To Submit Nominations For BroadwayWorld's 2025 Stage Recording Awards
This is the final chance to submi nominations for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Stage Recording Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in theatrical and performance-based recordings released during the 2025 calendar year.
The 2026 George London Award Winners Are Announced
The winners of the prestigious 2026 George London Awards have been announced, with the competition available for viewing on YouTube.
Tempesta Di Mare To Present LE DONNE MUSICALI: ITALIAN WOMEN’S MUSIC FROM THE BAROQUE
Tempesta di Mare, the Philadelphia-based baroque orchestra, will present LE DONNE MUSICALI: ITALIAN WOMEN’S MUSIC FROM THE BAROQUE February 27 through March 1 at venues throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.
Vergennes Opera House Presents Final Off Stage At Rockers Pizzeria February 28
Join the Vergennes Opera House for its last OFF Stage event of the season featuring Josh Celevenstine at Rockers Pizzeria on March 28.
Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE BY ROSSINI at San Diego Civic Center Theater
Rossini’s Barber of Seville is a top ten opera in performances.
San Diego Opera To Present CARMEN At San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego Opera will stage Bizet's CARMEN with Melody Wilson, Guadalupe Paz, Thomas Kinch, and Jonny Kaufmann in lead roles.
Opera Orlando Unveils 2026 OPERAZZI BASH: A Night Under a Thousand Blossoms
Opera Orlando will host its 2026 OPERAZZI BASH at the Dr.
The Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2026–27 Season - LINCOLN IN THE BARDO, MACBETH and More
The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2026–27 season, featuring five new and 12 repertory productions, a special 60th-anniversary gala, and performances of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Finalists & Program Set for George And Nora London Foundation Competition For Opera Singers
The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers will hold its 54th event in 2026, with a public final round at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
Exclusive: Washington National Opera Forges Ahead Following Kennedy Center Split
Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans, including upcoming productions of TREEMONISHA, THE CRUCIBLE, and WEST SIDE STORY.
Sarasota Opera to Launch 2026 Summer Program for Emerging Singers
Sarasota Opera has announced two exciting summer training opportunities for young singers: Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp and the Sarasota Opera Vocal Academy, a specialized intensive for pre-college vocalists.
Canadian Opera Company Unveils 2026/2027 Season Lineup
The Canadian Opera Company has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a Canadian world premiere, two new-to-Toronto productions on its mainstage at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, and an additional new work from Opera 5, the COC’s Company-in-Residence, to be performed at the Can
David C. Ferguson To Be Named General Director Emeritus At Close Of Canadian Opera Company 2025/2026 Season
The Canadian Opera Company has announced that David C.
Sarasota Opera to Present Verdi's IL TROVATORE This March
Sarasota Opera will continue its proud tradition of presenting operas by Giuseppe Verdi with Il trovatore.
