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Longborough Festival Opera Names Christopher Ward as New Music Director for 2027 Seas

Longborough Festival Opera Names Christopher Ward as New Music Director for 2027 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2026
Longborough Festival Opera has appointed conductor Christopher Ward as its new Music Director from the 2027 season.
Vancouver Opera to Close Season with Puccini's LA BOHÈME at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Vancouver Opera to Close Season with Puccini's LA BOHÈME at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2026
Vancouver Opera will conclude its 2025-2026 season with Puccini's La Boheme at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Soprano Alexa Frankian Wins 2026 Igor Gorin Memorial Award

Soprano Alexa Frankian Wins 2026 Igor Gorin Memorial Award

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2026
Soprano Alexa Frankian has been awarded the 2026 Igor Gorin Memorial Award by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, recognizing her as a promising young vocal artist in opera.
Markel Reed To Lead World Premiere of FREDERICK: CANTATA ON THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOU

Markel Reed To Lead World Premiere of FREDERICK: CANTATA ON THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2026
Markel Reed will sing the title role in the world premiere of FREDERICK: CANTATA ON THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS in Worcester.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Elects Five New Members Board of Directors

Lyric Opera of Chicago Elects Five New Members Board of Directors

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2026
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 Opens THE CRUCIBLE At Lisner Auditorium

Washington National Opera Opens THE CRUCIBLE At Lisner Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2026
Washington National Opera will present THE CRUCIBLE March 21–29 at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.
Opera San Jose Reveals 26/27 Season - DON GIOVANNI, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and More

Opera San Jose Reveals 26/27 Season - DON GIOVANNI, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and More

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2026
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.
Review: Handel’s Unfamiliar but Fine HERCULES with The English Concert and Bicket,

Review: Handel’s Unfamiliar but Fine HERCULES with The English Concert and Bicket, at Carnegie Hall

by Richard Sasanow — March 17, 2026
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 Reveals Winners Of The 2026 International Vocal Competit

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Reveals Winners Of The 2026 International Vocal Competition

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2026
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.
Review: AKHNATEN at Los Angeles Opera

Review: AKHNATEN at Los Angeles Opera

by Andrew Child — March 13, 2026
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.
TIED To Play Off-Off-Broadway Run At Alpha Omega Studio Theater

TIED To Play Off-Off-Broadway Run At Alpha Omega Studio Theater

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2026
SEO Blurb: Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company will present TIED, a one-man play by Crystal Rae performed by Jason Carmichael.
Photos: First Look at MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Photos: First Look at MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 Season will continue with the Puccini classic Madama Butterfly, on stage March 14 – April 12, 2026.
Hungarian State Opera Will Perform New Operas Based On Novels By Th. Mann and Dürren

Hungarian State Opera Will Perform New Operas Based On Novels By Th. Mann and Dürrenmatt

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 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.
Opera Atelier To Present Period Production Of Debussy's PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE

Opera Atelier To Present Period Production Of Debussy's PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2026
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 Reveals Audition Extension And 2026 Season

Lawrence Opera Theatre Reveals Audition Extension And 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2026
Lawrence Opera Theatre has extended auditions for its upcoming 2026 season.
Opera Unbound To Present World Premiere of THE FOX

Opera Unbound To Present World Premiere of THE FOX

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2026
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.
Review: Davidsen, an ISOLDE for the Ages, Alongside Spyres' Splendid TRISTAN in Wagne

Review: Davidsen, an ISOLDE for the Ages, Alongside Spyres' Splendid TRISTAN in Wagner at the Met

by Richard Sasanow — March 10, 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.
Will Liverman and DJ King Rico to Premiere FACTOTUM: GROOM & GLOW LOUNGE at Wells The

Will Liverman and DJ King Rico to Premiere FACTOTUM: GROOM & GLOW LOUNGE at Wells Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2026
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.
Young Texas Artists Music Competition Finalists To Perform In BEST OF TEXAS Concert

Young Texas Artists Music Competition Finalists To Perform In BEST OF TEXAS Concert

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2026
The Young Texas Artists Music Competition will showcase eight exceptional classical musicians from Texas on March 14 at the Crighton Theatre.
Sarasota Opera Awarded $24,000 NEA Grant in Support of 2026 Production of SUSANNAH

Sarasota Opera Awarded $24,000 NEA Grant in Support of 2026 Production of SUSANNAH

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2026
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.
Cincinnati Opera to Host Open Call for Supernumerary Roles for 2026 Summer Festival

Cincinnati Opera to Host Open Call for Supernumerary Roles for 2026 Summer Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2026
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 Unveils Winners Of 2026 National Vocal Competition

The Dallas Opera Unveils Winners Of 2026 National Vocal Competition

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2026
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.
Maria Callas Costumes to Be Shown for the First Time in the US at GW’s Luther W. Br

Maria Callas Costumes to Be Shown for the First Time in the US at GW’s Luther W. Brady Art Gallery

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2026
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 Secures Major Grants from NYSCA, NYC Cultural Affairs

Teatro Grattacielo Secures Major Grants from NYSCA, NYC Cultural Affairs

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2026
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.
Mezzo-Soprano Taylor Raven to Headline The 2026 North Carolina Opera Gala

Mezzo-Soprano Taylor Raven to Headline The 2026 North Carolina Opera Gala

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2026
North Carolina Opera will welcome internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Taylor Raven as the featured guest artist for the 2026 North Carolina Opera Gala.

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