Video: 'Che tu madre' from Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY at the Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - January 12, 2026
Watch 'Che tu madre' from the Metropolitan Opera's production of Madama Butterfly, performed by Ailyn Pérez.
by Joshua Wright - January 12, 2026
Watch 'Che tu madre' from the Metropolitan Opera's production of Madama Butterfly, performed by Ailyn Pérez.
Light Opera Of New Jersey Appoints Susan Speidel As Inaugural Youth In Arts Director
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Susan Speidel joins Light Opera of New Jersey as its inaugural Youth in Arts Director, a role supported by trustee Shari Loe to enhance arts accessibility for young audiences. Speidel will focus on developing educational programs and partnerships to engage youth in the arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Susan Speidel joins Light Opera of New Jersey as its inaugural Youth in Arts Director, a role supported by trustee Shari Loe to enhance arts accessibility for young audiences. Speidel will focus on developing educational programs and partnerships to engage youth in the arts.
Light Opera Of New Jersey Appoints Susan Speidel As Inaugural Youth In Arts Director
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has announced the appointment of Susan Speidel as the company's first Youth in Arts Director. This landmark position was established through the generous support of LONJ Trustee Shari Loe.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has announced the appointment of Susan Speidel as the company's first Youth in Arts Director. This landmark position was established through the generous support of LONJ Trustee Shari Loe.
Light Opera Of New Jersey To Host Third Annual STARS OF TOMORROW Vocal Competition
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
The Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) announced its third annual STARS OF TOMORROW vocal competition, aimed at high school students in New Jersey. Participants will compete for cash prizes and a chance to perform in an LONJ MainStage production.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
The Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) announced its third annual STARS OF TOMORROW vocal competition, aimed at high school students in New Jersey. Participants will compete for cash prizes and a chance to perform in an LONJ MainStage production.
OPERA America Awards $220,000 in Grants to Eight Companies to Develop New American Operas
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
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.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
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.
Video: SeokJong Baek & Andrzej Filończyk Sing 'Addio, fiorito asil' from Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2026
SeokJong Baek sings Pinkerton’s Act III aria in this video from an early stage rehearsal of Madama Butterfly at the Metropolitan Opera, alongside Andrzej Filończyk as Sharpless.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2026
SeokJong Baek sings Pinkerton’s Act III aria in this video from an early stage rehearsal of Madama Butterfly at the Metropolitan Opera, alongside Andrzej Filończyk as Sharpless.
The Music Troupe to Present IN FIVE YEARS' TIME, New Chamber Opera by Edward Lambert, in UK
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2026
The Music Troupe will present In Five Years' Time, a new chamber opera by Edward Lambert at The Space Theatre in London and The Croft Hall in Hungerford in late February and early March.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2026
The Music Troupe will present In Five Years' Time, a new chamber opera by Edward Lambert at The Space Theatre in London and The Croft Hall in Hungerford in late February and early March.
Washington National Opera Announces Plans to Leave the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - January 09, 2026
The Washington National Opera has approved a resolution to move its performances out of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ending a relationship that has spanned more than five decades.
by Joshua Wright - January 09, 2026
The Washington National Opera has approved a resolution to move its performances out of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ending a relationship that has spanned more than five decades.
Video: Ailyn Pérez Sings 'Un bel dì' from Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - January 09, 2026
Watch Ailyn Pérez sings an excerpt from Cio-Cio-San’s Act II aria in an early stage rehearsal for Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.
by Joshua Wright - January 09, 2026
Watch Ailyn Pérez sings an excerpt from Cio-Cio-San’s Act II aria in an early stage rehearsal for Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.
Review: LA TRAVIATA, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Clementine Scott - January 09, 2026
Opera as a whole may be too reliant on museum pieces, on endless identikit revivals designed to secure bums on seats. But in the case of Richard Eyre’s 1994 La traviata, the old adage might be true: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
by Clementine Scott - January 09, 2026
Opera as a whole may be too reliant on museum pieces, on endless identikit revivals designed to secure bums on seats. But in the case of Richard Eyre’s 1994 La traviata, the old adage might be true: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Video: Bellini’s I PURITANI at the Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - January 09, 2026
Get a first look at The Metropolitan Opera's new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years.
by Joshua Wright - January 09, 2026
Get a first look at The Metropolitan Opera's new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years.
Opera Orlando Unveils Additional Events Ahead Of SILENT NIGHT Mainstage Performances
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Opera Orlando will present the Pulitzer Prize–winning opera Silent Night at Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The production features music by Kevin Puts and a libretto by Mark Campbell and is based on the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Opera Orlando will present the Pulitzer Prize–winning opera Silent Night at Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The production features music by Kevin Puts and a libretto by Mark Campbell and is based on the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce.
Seattle Opera Appoints New Directors for Artistic, Programs & Partnerships Departments
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
General and Artistic Director James Robinson revealed three new appointments to run Seattle Opera’s departments of Artistic Administration & Planning and Programs & Partnerships.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
General and Artistic Director James Robinson revealed three new appointments to run Seattle Opera’s departments of Artistic Administration & Planning and Programs & Partnerships.
San Diego Opera Receives $4.5 Million Gift From Irwin Jacobs
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
San Diego Opera has received a $4.5 million landmark commitment from Irwin Jacobs, renowned local philanthropist and steadfast supporter of the San Diego arts community.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
San Diego Opera has received a $4.5 million landmark commitment from Irwin Jacobs, renowned local philanthropist and steadfast supporter of the San Diego arts community.
Review: PURITANI Is Bel Canto Bliss with Oropesa and Brownlee under Armiliato's Baton
by Richard Sasanow - January 07, 2026
The Met’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s I PURITANI made its debut on New Year’s Eve, but I caught up with it at its third performance on January 6. I was glad I did--because it offered a cast with staggering singing abilities in four major roles that offered major demands, along with at least one minor one and the brilliant Met chorus under Tilman Michael. Simply put, soprano Lisette Oropesa, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, baritone Artur Rucinski and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn sang the pants off their roles, with Marco Armiliato conducting the fearless Met orchestra.
by Richard Sasanow - January 07, 2026
The Met’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s I PURITANI made its debut on New Year’s Eve, but I caught up with it at its third performance on January 6. I was glad I did--because it offered a cast with staggering singing abilities in four major roles that offered major demands, along with at least one minor one and the brilliant Met chorus under Tilman Michael. Simply put, soprano Lisette Oropesa, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, baritone Artur Rucinski and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn sang the pants off their roles, with Marco Armiliato conducting the fearless Met orchestra.
True Crime Opera EVERLASTING FAINT To Have World Premiere At Madison Opera
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
Madison Opera will present the world premiere of Everlasting Faint, a new opera by composer Scott Gendel and librettist Sandra Flores-Strand, February 13 and 15 at the Capitol Theater.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
Madison Opera will present the world premiere of Everlasting Faint, a new opera by composer Scott Gendel and librettist Sandra Flores-Strand, February 13 and 15 at the Capitol Theater.
Brendan Cooke To Step Down As General Director of Opera Delaware
by Joshua Wright - January 06, 2026
OperaDelaware General Director Brendan Cooke will step down from his position at the conclusion of the company’s 2025–2026 season, marking the end of a transformative era for the nation’s 11th oldest opera company.
by Joshua Wright - January 06, 2026
OperaDelaware General Director Brendan Cooke will step down from his position at the conclusion of the company’s 2025–2026 season, marking the end of a transformative era for the nation’s 11th oldest opera company.
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA & PAGLIACCI Double Bill to be Presented at Opera San José
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2026
Two powerful women will be at the helm when Opera San José returns in the new year with the masterful operatic double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2026
Two powerful women will be at the helm when Opera San José returns in the new year with the masterful operatic double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci.
Interview: 20 Years of Creating a ‘New Kind of Opera’ with the Prototype Festival’s Beth Morrison and BMP
by Richard Sasanow - January 02, 2026
Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.
by Richard Sasanow - January 02, 2026
Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.
Review Roundup: I PURITANI at the Metropolitan Opera
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2026
Performances are now underway for The Metropolitan Opera's new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years. Find out what the critics are saying in the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2026
Performances are now underway for The Metropolitan Opera's new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years. Find out what the critics are saying in the reviews here!
Video: Orlando pas de Deux in WOOLF WORKS at The Royal Ballet
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
The Royal Ballet will present a revival of Wayne McGregor's acclaimed ballet triptych Woolf Works, inspired by the novels and autobiographical writings of Virginia Woolf. Watch a clip from the Orlando pas de deux from Woolf Works here.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
The Royal Ballet will present a revival of Wayne McGregor's acclaimed ballet triptych Woolf Works, inspired by the novels and autobiographical writings of Virginia Woolf. Watch a clip from the Orlando pas de deux from Woolf Works here.
Stefano Vignati to Open Global Centennial Puccini Celebrations In China With TURANDOT
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2025
Stefano Vignati, Music Director and Principal Conductor of Opera Carolina, has been selected to conduct the opening of the global Centennial Puccini celebrations in China, commemorating 100 years since the death of Giacomo Puccini.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2025
Stefano Vignati, Music Director and Principal Conductor of Opera Carolina, has been selected to conduct the opening of the global Centennial Puccini celebrations in China, commemorating 100 years since the death of Giacomo Puccini.
Photos: First Look at the Metropolitan Opera’s New Production of Bellini’s I PURITANI
by Joshua Wright - December 29, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera has released production photos from its new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years.
by Joshua Wright - December 29, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera has released production photos from its new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years.
Video: Lisette Oropesa Sings Act II Aria From I PURITANI At The Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
A new rehearsal video features soprano Lisette Oropesa performing an excerpt from Elvira’s Act II aria in I PURITANI. The footage was filmed during an early stage rehearsal for the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 season.
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
A new rehearsal video features soprano Lisette Oropesa performing an excerpt from Elvira’s Act II aria in I PURITANI. The footage was filmed during an early stage rehearsal for the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 season.
Review: Warhorses? Hi Yo, Silver, With Sierra, Grigorian, Radvanovsky, Jagde at Carnegie Hall
by Richard Sasanow - December 29, 2025
The program said “Christmas Night Opera” but it didn’t happen till the 27th at Carnegie Hall. The date didn’t matter, with such a grand evening for hearing Puccini, Tchaikovsky, Delibes, Verdi and others with some top voices, including Grigorian, Sierra, Radvanovsky and Jagde seeming to have fun while giving their all.
by Richard Sasanow - December 29, 2025
The program said “Christmas Night Opera” but it didn’t happen till the 27th at Carnegie Hall. The date didn’t matter, with such a grand evening for hearing Puccini, Tchaikovsky, Delibes, Verdi and others with some top voices, including Grigorian, Sierra, Radvanovsky and Jagde seeming to have fun while giving their all.
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