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Franco Zeffirelli's Staging of Puccini's LA BOHEME to Return to The Metropolitan Opera in October
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2023
Get ready to be transported by Franco Zeffirelli’s timeless production of Puccini’s La Bohème, which is returning to the Metropolitan Opera stage in October. Find out all the important details about the dates and venue for this iconic opera performance.
Kristine Opolais Begins Second Series of Stars' Recitals At Hungarian State Opera
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
Latvian star soprano Kristine Opolais has compiled the programme for her aria recital on 17 September 2023 at the Hungarian State Opera. Learn more about the full programme for the performance here!
Opera Orlando and Stetson University Launch Apprenticeship Pilot Program
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2023
The Stetson University School of Music and Opera Orlando have announced that they have partnered together to launch an Apprenticeship Pilot Program beginning this fall.
Conductor John Eliot Gardner Withdraws From Performances After Striking Singer
by Joshua Wright - August 31, 2023
Conductor John Eliot Gardiner will take time away from performances after being accused of physically assaulting a singer following a performance at the Festival Berlioz in La Côte-Saint-André.
Verdi's NABUCCO to Return to the Metropolitan Opera in September
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Experience the powerful drama of Verdi's Nabucco as it returns to the Metropolitan Opera this September. Learn about the dates and ticket information for this must-see production. Don't miss your chance to witness this epic performance.
New York City Opera Performs ROMEO AND JULIET as Part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2023
New York City Opera's Bryant Park summer series concludes with Romeo and Juliet on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7pm. Gounod's perennial favorite brings Shakespeare's play to life through some of the most beautiful music in the French repertoire.
Portland Opera To Go To Present Rossini's CINDERELLA This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2023
Portland Opera to Go (POGO) will return this fall with a brand-new production of Rossini's fairytale charmer, Cinderella. This lively staging tells the story of Angelina (Cinderella) who longs for friendship and love and finds it in the most unexpected of places—a prince who is disguised as a servant.
Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival Welcomes New Partners And Returning Favorites
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2023
Sarasota Opera's Annual Food & Wine Festival returns on September 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Sarasota Opera House. Local restaurants will gather to serve tasty bites, wine, and other treats as a benefit for Sarasota Youth Opera.
New Production of Tod Machover's VALIS to Premiere at MIT Media Lab
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Be among the first to witness the extraordinary premiere of Tod Machover's VALIS at MIT. Immerse yourself in this groundbreaking musical production. Experience the fusion of technology and artistry in this highly anticipated event.
Review: RAGTIME at Union Avenue Opera
by Steve Callahan - August 22, 2023
When the musical Ragtime was produced for Broadway in 1998 it was a colossal, big-budget show.  It cost some ten million dollars.  What in the world were the folks at tiny little Union Avenue Opera thinking when they decided to include this show in their twenty-ninth season?  Ragtime, the musical treatment of E. L. Doctorow’s vast rambling nostalgic, wonderfully American novel, is far removed from opera.
Stone Circle Theatre to Present Wendy Osserman Dance Company & Concetta Ensemble's LAMINARIA
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Join Stone Circle Theatre for the mesmerizing performance of LAMINARIA by Wendy Osserman Dance Company & Concetta Ensemble. Experience the magical collaboration of dance and music, exploring the themes of folk horror and transformation. Don't miss this enchanting show from October 26-29, 2023 at Stone Circle Theatre in Queens. Get your tickets now!
Joyce DiDonato to Star in Ivo van Hove-Directed DEAD MAN WALKING at The Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Immerse yourself in the stunning production of Dead Man Walking at The Metropolitan Opera. Witness the compelling storyline unfold on stage in this exclusive engagement, promising an unforgettable operatic experience from start to finish.
Arizona Opera Reveals Casts and Creative Teams for 2023/24 Season Productions
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Get the inside scoop on the cast members and creative teams for Arizona Opera's highly anticipated 2023/24 season productions. Discover the talented individuals bringing these performances to life.
Greek National Opera Co-Production Of Lanthimos's BLEAT To Receive NYFF Premiere
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2023
Four time Academy Award nominated Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos's (The Favourite, The Lobster) short film Bleat will receive its United States premiere at the 61st New York Film Festival (NYFF), which will take place from September 29th to October 15th, 2023.
Tickets for Opera Orlando's TOSCA On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2023
Purchase your tickets now for Opera Orlando's TOSCA and experience the captivating opera that has been captivating audiences worldwide. Find out where and when the performances are taking place. Don't miss out on this incredible production!
OPERA America Announces 2023 Opera Hall Of Fame Inductees
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023. They join a distinguished roster of previous inductees who are honored in OPERA America's National Opera Center.
Atlanta Opera Opens Season With Paul Moravec's THE SHINING
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
The Atlanta Opera opens its 2023-24 season in collaboration with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center for the East Coast premiere of Paul Moravec's The Shining, a chilling new production of the opera based on Stephen King's 1977 bestselling novel, with a libretto by Mark Campbell (Sep 15–Oct 1).
Lise Davidsen to Perform in Recital at the Metropolitan Opera in September
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
Join Lise Davidsen at the Metropolitan Opera this September for an unforgettable recital performance. Get all the dates and details for this must-see event.
The Metropolitan Opera Guild Will Wind Down Operations; Opera News Will Fold Into Opera Magazine
by Joshua Wright - August 15, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera Guild has announced that it will wind down its operations later this year due to financial setbacks.
The Metropolitan Opera Guild to Scale Back its Operations This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2023
Discover how The Metropolitan Opera Guild is streamlining its operations to enhance efficiency and focus. Learn about the new measures and strategies being implemented to ensure a seamless experience for opera enthusiasts and supporters.
Opera Ithaca Welcomes Gretchen Van Valen as Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2023
Opera Ithaca announces the appointment of Gretchen Van Valen as its first Managing Director. Learn more about Opera Ithaca's upcoming season and Van Valen's role in this exciting new chapter.
Cape Town Opera to Present TOSCA in September
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2023
Cape Town Opera (CTO) will present Puccini's powerful opera to Cape Town audiences at the Artscape Opera House from 12 to 17 September 2023.
OPERA America Announces 2023 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2023
OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2023 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies for their exemplary leadership and service on behalf of their respective organizations.
San Diego Opera's Season Opens October 25 With Latonia Moore And J'Nai Bridges In Concert With The San Diego Symphony
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2023
San Diego Opera's 2023-2024 Season opens with the exciting return of soprano Latonia Moore and mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM in concert at the Balboa Theatre with the San Diego Symphony. Both Latonia and J'Nai performed at San Diego Opera early in their careers, coming together in 2016 for a production of Madama Butterfly, where Latonia sang Cio-Cio San and J'Nai performed Suzuki.
OPERA America Awards $100,000 To Support Opera By Women At Five Opera Companies
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2023
OPERA America has announced grants to five opera companies to support the commissioning of new works by women composers as part of OPERA America's Opera Grants for Women Composers program. The program, supported generously by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, promotes the development of new works by women and raises the visibility of women writing for the operatic medium.

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