The latest opera news, reviews, and production coverage from the Metropolitan Opera and companies around the world.
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 will present THE CRUCIBLE March 21–29 at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.
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.
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 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.
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.
SEO Blurb: Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company will present TIED, a one-man play by Crystal Rae performed by Jason Carmichael.
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 Season will continue with the Puccini classic Madama Butterfly, on stage March 14 – April 12, 2026.
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.
The Metropolitan Opera has announced casting changes for upcoming performances of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin.
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 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 has extended auditions for its upcoming 2026 season.
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.
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.
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.
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 will return to Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing for her popular series of master classes for young professional opera singers.
The Young Texas Artists Music Competition will showcase eight exceptional classical musicians from Texas on March 14 at the Crighton Theatre.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 has received significant funding from NYSCA, NYC Cultural Affairs, and the City Council, enhancing its cultural programs and outreach in New York City.
