Review: Handel’s Unfamiliar but Fine HERCULES with The English Concert and Bicket, at Carnegie Hall
If you’re thinking of the muscle-bound hero of action films—or even Disney animation—boy, have you got the wrong HERCULES.
Opera Newsroom
The latest opera news, reviews, and production coverage from the Metropolitan Opera and companies around the world.
The Gerda Lissner Foundation Reveals Winners Of The 2026 International Vocal Competition
The Gerda Lissner Foundation and the Liederkranz Foundation, has revealed the winners of the 2026 International Vocal Competition, one of the leading vocal competitions in the US dedicated to identifying and supporting emerging opera talent.
Review: AKHNATEN at Los Angeles Opera
Glass feels to be in direct conversation with grand opera, layering incantations from the chorus over triangulations of notes played nearly ad nauseam on violas to evoke something of the mystery that shrouds ancient Egypt in western culture.
TIED To Play Off-Off-Broadway Run At Alpha Omega Studio Theater
SEO Blurb: Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company will present TIED, a one-man play by Crystal Rae performed by Jason Carmichael.
Photos: First Look at MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 Season will continue with the Puccini classic Madama Butterfly, on stage March 14 – April 12, 2026.
Hungarian State Opera Will Perform New Operas Based On Novels By Th. Mann and Dürrenmatt
A love story worthy of a Hollywood romance and a thought-provoking psychological thriller unfold at the world premieres of the new one-act operas by György Selmeczi and János Vajda.
Metropolitan Opera Reveals Cast Changes for EUGENE ONEGIN
The Metropolitan Opera has announced casting changes for upcoming performances of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin.
Andrea Bocelli Addresses Timothée Chalamet’s Comments on Opera and Ballet
Opera singer Andrea Bocelli shared his thoughts about Timothée Chalmet's controversial comments about opera and ballet, who said 'no one cares about' the mediums.
Opera Atelier To Present Period Production Of Debussy's PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE
Opera Atelier concludes its 2025/26 season with a production that puts the company on the cutting edge of period performance practice internationally, with its premiere of Claude Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande, at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning at Koerner Hall, from April 15-19,
Lawrence Opera Theatre Reveals Audition Extension And 2026 Season
Lawrence Opera Theatre has extended auditions for its upcoming 2026 season.
Opera Unbound To Present World Premiere of THE FOX
Opera Unbound will present the world premiere of THE FOX, a new chamber opera, set to captivate audiences with its innovative narrative and composition in 2026.
Review: Davidsen, an ISOLDE for the Ages, Alongside Spyres' Splendid TRISTAN in Wagner at the Met
Voice! Voice! And more voice! That’s what we got from the Met’s new production of Wagner’s TRISTAN UND ISOLDE last night, especially from the glorious soprano of Lise Davidsen as the Irish princess Isolde, with no small help from her Tristan, baritenor Michael Spyres.
Will Liverman and DJ King Rico to Premiere FACTOTUM: GROOM & GLOW LOUNGE at Wells Theatre
Baritone Will Liverman and DJ King Rico will present the world premiere of FACTOTUM: GROOM & GLOW LOUNGE at Wells Theater, Norfolk, VA, enhancing the soul opera's scope.
Reviews/Photos: First Look at Wagner's TRISTAN UND ISOLDE at the Metropolitan Opera
See photos from the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, starring Lise Davidsen and Michael Spyres and conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Mezzo-Soprano Joyce DiDonato to Return to Carnegie Hall for Public Master Classes
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato will return to Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing for her popular series of master classes for young professional opera singers.
Young Texas Artists Music Competition Finalists To Perform In BEST OF TEXAS Concert
The Young Texas Artists Music Competition will showcase eight exceptional classical musicians from Texas on March 14 at the Crighton Theatre.
Sarasota Opera Awarded $24,000 NEA Grant in Support of 2026 Production of SUSANNAH
Sarasota Opera has announced that it has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of the federal agency's Freedom 250 initiative in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Cincinnati Opera to Host Open Call for Supernumerary Roles for 2026 Summer Festival
Have you ever dreamed of appearing on the Cincinnati Music Hall stage? Cincinnati Opera is ready to give you your moment in the spotlight.
The Dallas Opera Unveils Winners Of 2026 National Vocal Competition
The Dallas Opera has announced the winners of the 2025–2026 Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition following the live finals held March 6 at the Winspear Opera House.
Timothée Chalamet Faces Criticism From Opera and Ballet Community After Controversial Comments
Amid his Oscar nomination for Marty Supreme, actor Timothée Chalamet is facing backlash after making some controversial comments about the current state and longevity of opera and ballet.
Maria Callas Costumes to Be Shown for the First Time in the US at GW’s Luther W. Brady Art Gallery
For the first time in the United States, six opera costumes created for the renowned performer Maria Callas and belonging to Teatro alla Scala in Milan will be displayed at the Luther W.
Teatro Grattacielo Secures Major Grants from NYSCA, NYC Cultural Affairs
Teatro Grattacielo has received significant funding from NYSCA, NYC Cultural Affairs, and the City Council, enhancing its cultural programs and outreach in New York City.
Mezzo-Soprano Taylor Raven to Headline The 2026 North Carolina Opera Gala
North Carolina Opera will welcome internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Taylor Raven as the featured guest artist for the 2026 North Carolina Opera Gala.
Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's 2025 Stage Recording Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Stage Recording Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in theatrical and performance-based recordings released during the 2025 calendar year.
English National Opera to Premiere ANGEL'S BONE by Du Yun This May
English National Opera has announced that Du Yun's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Angel's Bone will open at the London Coliseum in October, following its UK premiere in Greater Manchester in May, marking a bold expression of ENO's dual-centre model.
