Teatro Nuovo Unveils 2026 Bel Canto Season
Teatro Nuovo will present IL DON GIOVANNI and IL TURCO IN ITALIA in July 2026, marking two centuries of Italian opera in America with performances at Montclair State University and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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Tickets Available for Atlanta Opera's NOW Festival Featuring New Works
The Atlanta Opera will present the NOW Festival from June 12-14, 2026, showcasing the premiere of Jala Smirti's Water Memory, and a 96-Hour Opera Competition.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Host One-Day-Only Family Open House
Explore Your Lyric on Sunday, April 26 will bring circus-inspired activities, special performances of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, and more to life at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Video: First Look at EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago has released a first look video of EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO, running March 21 through April 4, 2026.
Video: First Look at Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera
Watch a first look video of LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera, running March 20–June 6, 2026.
Video: First Look at THE CRUCIBLE at Washington National Opera
Watch a first look video of THE CRUCIBLE at Washington National Opera, running March 21–29, 2026, with full cast and creative team details.
WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello Inducted Into OPERA America's Opera Hall Of Fame
Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello was inducted into the OPERA America Opera Hall of Fame at the OPERA America Salutes Awards Dinner on Friday, March 20, 2026, at The Plaza Hotel.
Sierra Boggess and Time For Three Return to THE PRINCETON FESTIVAL at Morven Museum & Garden
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) just added Broadway superstar Sierra Boggess and Grammy winning trio Time for Three, consisting of Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals) and Charles Yang (violin, vocals), to the 2026 Princeton Festival's impressive ros
Review: World Premiere of Lang’s NATIONS Brings Wealth of Music to NY Philharmonic under Dudamel
Composer David Lang’s THE WEALTH OF NATIONS had a splendid world premiere this week at the New York Philharmonic under Artistic Director Designate Gustavo Dudamel, with mezzo Fleur Barron, bass-baritone Davone Tines and the Philharmonic’s chorus (under Malcolm Merriweather).
San Diego Opera Reveals 2026-27 Season - Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and More
San Diego Opera has revealed its 2026–2027 season.
Six Singers Named Winners Of The 2026 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition
The Met has announced the winners of the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition, awarding six talented singers from a rigorous series of contests.
Longborough Festival Opera Names Christopher Ward as New Music Director for 2027 Season
Longborough Festival Opera has appointed conductor Christopher Ward as its new Music Director from the 2027 season.
Vancouver Opera to Close Season with Puccini's LA BOHÈME at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver Opera will conclude its 2025-2026 season with Puccini's La Boheme at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Soprano Alexa Frankian Wins 2026 Igor Gorin Memorial Award
Soprano Alexa Frankian has been awarded the 2026 Igor Gorin Memorial Award by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, recognizing her as a promising young vocal artist in opera.
Markel Reed To Lead World Premiere of FREDERICK: CANTATA ON THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Markel Reed will sing the title role in the world premiere of FREDERICK: CANTATA ON THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS in Worcester.
Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set for Festival Napa Valley 20th Anniversary Season
Festival Napa Valley has announced its 20th anniversary summer season featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Elects Five New Members Board of Directors
Lyric Opera of Chicago is welcoming to its Board five nationally recognized leaders whose expertise in music, arts, business, law, and civic life strengthens the company’s national profile while reinforcing its roots in Chicago.
Washington National Opera Opens THE CRUCIBLE At Lisner Auditorium
Washington National Opera will present THE CRUCIBLE March 21–29 at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.
Opera San Jose Reveals 26/27 Season - DON GIOVANNI, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and More
Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the company’s 43rd season, a line up that offers audiences classic operatic favorites, a groundbreakingAmerican musical, and the company’s first-ever John Adams opera.
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.
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.
