Review: I PURITANI, Royal Ballet And Opera
Thirty-four years is a long time to leave an opera in the attic, and I puritani has spent most of that period gathering dust for good reason.
Opera Newsroom
The latest news, features, and updates from BroadwayWorld's Opera coverage.
BASSLINE SYMPHONY to Return to Bradford Live with Opera North Orchestra
BASSLINE SYMPHONY®, the symphonic bassline event created by Bradford-born producer Tanya Vital, will return to Bradford Live featuring DJs TS7, DJ Q and Jamie Duggan performing alongside the Opera North Orchestra.
Initial Cast Set For CARMEN Northern Ireland Opera Debut at Grand Opera House Belfast
Northern Ireland Opera announced the first cast and creative team for its inaugural staging of Bizet's Carmen at Belfast's Grand Opera House, directed by Artistic Director Cameron Menzies.
QUEENEY TODD, RUSALKA & FALSTAFF to Headline Heartbeat Opera's 2026-27 Season
Heartbeat Opera announced its 2026-27 season, featuring QUEENEY TODD, RUSALKA, and FALSTAFF, plus its first-ever cast album, MANON!, releasing on Lexicon Classics.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Wrocław Opera
It's no secret that I'm obsessed with this balet ensemble.
Washington National Opera to Launch National Friends Group With Virtual Forum
Washington National Opera announced the formation of the National Friends of Washington National Opera, a new initiative to connect supporters worldwide.
Conductor Daniela Candillari to Lead American Opera Productions Across U.S. and Europe
Daniela Candillari has revealed 2026–2027 season anchored by performances at Boston Lyric Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago, alongside debuts with Seattle Opera and Baluarte Teatro in Spain.
Review: TOSCA at Des Moines Metro Opera
Summer has officially started with Des Moine Metro Opera's phenomenal production of 'Tosca.
The Savonlinna Opera Festival Will Return to Finland in July
The Savonlinna Opera Festival will return to Finland with a season themed 'Echoes of Italy,' featuring productions of The Marriage of Figaro, Nabucco, Carmen and other works at the historic Olavinlinna Castle on the shores of Lake Saimaa.
Review: BILLY BUDD, Glyndebourne
It is 75 years since Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd first appeared on stage: a collaboration between himself and novelist EM Forster to adapt Herman Melville’s novella.
THE DROVER'S WIFE Opera to Make Sydney Premiere at Opera House
Opera Australia, QPAC, Oombarra Productions, and The Balnaves Foundation will present THE DROVER'S WIFE, a new First Nations opera adapted and directed by Leah Purcell AM, at the Sydney Opera House.
DON GIOVANNI to Open Opera Australia's National Tour in Barossa Valley
Opera Australia and State Opera South Australia will present Mozart's DON GIOVANNI at the Barossa Arts Centre, marking South Australia's return to Opera Australia's national touring schedule as part of State Opera's Golden Jubilee Season.
Photos: Merola Opera Program Stars In L’ANIMA NAPOLETANA
San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program kicked off its 2026 season with L’Anima Napoletana, a Neapolitan-inspired vocal/piano recital celebrating the lyrical richness and emotional depth of Southern Italy.
Photos: LA BOHÈME At Opera Festival of Chicago
Opera Festival of Chicago has released production photos from its staging of La Bohème, now playing at the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
CARMEN to Open Wilmington Concert Opera's Fall Season in Delaware and Pennsylvania
Wilmington Concert Opera announced a collaboration with Philadelphia-based Opera Fresca to perform Bizet's CARMEN in the original French with English supertitles, with two weekends of semi-staged performances in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE to Open Outdoors with Festival Opera's 35th Anniversary Season
Festival Opera will present Donizetti's THE ELIXIR OF LOVE in two free outdoor performances in Orinda and Walnut Creek, followed by a Salon Series at Piedmont Center for the Arts featuring a commissioned song cycle.
Metropolitan Opera Receives $2 Million Grant From New York State
The Metropolitan Opera has announced it has been awarded a $2 million grant from New York State to support its artistic and operational work.
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR to Open at Berkshire Opera Festival This Summer
Berkshire Opera Festival announced a new production of Donizetti's LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, conducted by Brian Garman and directed by Jonathon Loy, at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA.
Royal Ballet and Opera to Cut 64 Roles to 'Remain Financially Sustainable'
The Royal Ballet and Opera is cutting 64 roles, including nine compulsory redundancies, as the Covent Garden institution looks to shore up its finances during what it describes as a challenging period.
Gerry Cornelius To Step Down As Music Director Of English Touring Opera In October 2026
English Touring Opera's Music Director, Gerry Cornelius, will step down from his position in October 2026 after five years in the role during which time he has overseen a period of significant artistic development for the company.
Opera Colorado Names Martha Crawley Tracey as New Chair of Board of Directors
Opera Colorado announced Martha Crawley Tracey as Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Richard Koseff, who becomes Chair Emeritus.
LA Opera Concludes Landmark 40th Anniversary Season With Record Attendance
With its final performance of The Magic Flute on Sunday, LA Opera concluded its landmark 40th Anniversary Season, capping a year of exceptional audience response, and expanded community engagement.
Review: TURANDOT, Opera Holland Park
Less Orientalism, and less passion too, but the music sustains
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT World Premiere to Open with Opera Montana
Opera Montana will present five 'Page to Stage' preview events across Montana ahead of the world premiere of A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT, a new opera based on Norman Maclean's classic novella, set to debut at Bozeman's Ellen Theater.
Handel, VOX Opera Lab, and Hammerstein Tribute Set For MasterVoices' 2026-27 Season
MasterVoices announced its 85th anniversary season, featuring an all-Handel program at Carnegie Hall with soprano Erin Morley and countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński, the return of VOX Opera Lab, and an Oscar Hammerstein II tribute at Lincoln Center.
