Opera Industry Shows Support for Washington National Opera
A bold statement of opera industry solidarity with the Washington National Opera was issued following the news of the company's decision to leave Kennedy Center.
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Photos: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and PAGLIACCI at Opera San José
Two powerful women will be at the helm when Opera San José returns in the new year with the operatic double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci.
Washington National Opera Negotiates Kennedy Center Exit & Endowment Ownership
Washington National Opera’s planned separation from the Kennedy Center is moving into a complex legal stage, with negotiations underway over assets, facilities, and the future of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.
Piedmont Opera Appoints Joseph Mechavich As General Director Ahead Of 50th Anniversary Season
Piedmont Opera has appointed Joseph Mechavich as General Director, a move that aligns with the company's upcoming 50th anniversary.
The Flea Theater To Present Workshop Of New Chamber Opera WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS
The Flea Theater will host workshop performances of When the Smoke Clears, a new chamber opera by Colin Greer and N.
Julia Radosz To Star In Opera Orlando’s SILENT NIGHT At Steinmetz Hall
Opera Orlando will present Silent Night at Steinmetz Hall as part of its 10th anniversary season.
The Dallas Opera Unveils Winter And Spring 2026 Events
The Dallas Opera will present a slate of winter and spring programming from February through May 2026 across Dallas and North Texas.
Mannes Opera To Present U.S. Premiere of Korngold’s THE SILENT SERENADE
Mannes Opera will present the U.
MADAMA BUTTERFLY Breaks Record in Ticket Sales at North Carolina Opera
North Carolina Opera's production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly has become the best-selling production in the organization's history, setting a new ticket sales record since the company was founded in 2010.
Odyssey Opera And Boston Modern Orchestra Project to Present A Trio Of Monodramas
Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present Mono E Mono, a concert of monodramas by leading American composers, at NEC's Jordan Hall.
OPERA America Awards $190,000 In Grants To Nine New York City Opera Companies
OPERA America has provided grants totaling $190,000 to nine opera companies through its NYC Opera Grants: Support for Small-Budget Organizations program.
Piedmont Opera Appoints Joseph Mechavich As New General Director
Piedmont Opera has named Joseph Mechavich as its new General Director as the company approaches its 50th anniversary.
The NJ Association of Verismo Opera to Present Giuseppe Verdi's RIGOLETTO
The NJ Association of Verismo Opera will present Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center.
Metropolitan Opera Announces Layoffs, Salary Cuts, and Reduced Programming Amid Ongoing Financial Strain
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new round of cost-cutting measures, including layoffs, executive pay reductions, and a scaled-back production schedule, as it continues to grapple with financial instability.
Puccini's LA BOHEME to be Presented at Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera will open its 2026 Winter Festival with Giacomo Puccini's La bohème at the Sarasota Opera House.
Review: DAPHNE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall
Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one.
Review: The Gordon-Foreman WHAT TO WEAR is Totally Wonderful at Prototype in BAM's Harvey
Yoo-hoo, Metropolitan Opera.
Review: CARMEN Sizzles with Akhmetshina Heading Stellar Cast at the Met
From her first appearance on stage, it was clear that mezzo Aigul Akhmetshina was no flash in the pan, giving us a scorching Carmen when this production was new just two years ago.
Post Kennedy Center Split, Washington National Opera Sets Stephen Schwartz Hosted WEST SIDE STORY Gala & More
Washington National Opera announces spring 2026 performances at venues across the D.
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.
