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SAMSON ET DALILA to Close Union Avenue Opera's 32nd Festival Season
Union Avenue Opera will present the company premiere of Camille Saint-Saëns' SAMSON ET DALILA, featuring Jonny Kaufman and Melody Wilson, to close its 32nd Festival Season in St.
THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST to Play Pacifica and Santa Cruz
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Opera Philadelphia's COMPLICATIONS IN SUE by Michael R. Jackson Will Be Released
BCM&D Records has announced the release of Complications in Sue, the world premiere recording of the opera by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R.
TANNHAUSER Will Come to Zurich Opera House This Fall
Zurich Opera House will revive Richard Wagner's Tannhäuser this fall.
OPERA DAY IN THE BAY to Unite 13 Companies for Free Outdoor Concert
Thirteen Northern California opera companies will present a free outdoor concert at Transamerica Pyramid Center Redwood Park, honoring soprano Erie Mills with composer Carla Lucero as emcee.
Mascagni's IRIS to Open Wexford Festival Opera in October
Wexford Festival Opera will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a programme of performances in October, including Iris, directed by the Festival's Artistic Director, Rosetta Cucchi.
Video: THE MAGIC FLUTE Trailer Released Ahead of Royal Opera House Run
The Royal Opera House released a trailer for David McVicar's production of Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE, featuring conductors Dalia Stasevska and Julia Jones leading two casts.
The Greek National Opera Will Hold Auditions For Cello Player
The Greek National Opera (GNO) has announced an audition to fill one (1) position for a Cello player to meet the staffing requirements of its artistic productions from November 2026.
THE PASTRY PRINCE, LOST IN BIRDLAND to Headline Light Opera Lab Showcase
Light Opera Lab will present a double feature of THE PASTRY PRINCE and LOST IN BIRDLAND at Producers Club Theaters, pairing a staged fairytale opera with a developmental preview.
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE to Return to Wilton's Music Hall From Charles Court Opera
Charles Court Opera will bring a new English-language production of Donizetti's THE ELIXIR OF LOVE to Wilton's Music Hall, following its premiere at Waterperry Opera Festival.
FLYING DUTCHMAN, SHOW BOAT and More Set for Opera Orlando 2026-27 Season
Opera Orlando announced a 2026-27 season featuring its first Wagner opera and first musical, following record revenue during its 10th anniversary year.
THE IMPRESARIO and BASTIEN AND BASTIENNE to Open at Chicago City Opera
Chicago City Opera will present a Mozart double bill combining THE IMPRESARIO and BASTIEN AND BASTIENNE into a theatrical farce, with performances at Rosehill Cemetery and Fulton Street Collective.
NJPAC Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark has announced additions to its jazz festival lineup, with tributes to Miles Davis, Zakir Hussain and James Moody among the programming.
MUSICA VIVA NY to Present Young Stars of Met Opera and Teatro Real
Musica Viva NY will open its season with an evening featuring young singers from The Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann program and Madrid's Teatro Real Crescendo at All Souls NYC in Manhattan.
MUSIC-STORIES-OPERA! to Play Miller Outdoor Theatre This September
Houston Grand Opera will present a free interactive program for students and families, featuring live music, storytelling, and audience participation at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Piedmont Opera to Reveal Casts for 50th Anniversary Season
Piedmont Opera revealed the casts and creative teams for its milestone anniversary season, featuring Renée Fleming and North Carolina premieres of works by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.
THE SUGAR FACTORY 2026 to Present Four New Finnish Short Operas
Four new Finnish short opera works, developed through the Finnish National Opera's Sugar Factory programme, will premiere in a single evening at Almi Hall.
Sarasota Opera Names Board Leadership for 2026-27 Season
Sarasota Opera announced new board leadership heading into its upcoming season, which will feature productions including HANSEL AND GRETEL, LA TRAVIATA and JENŮFA.
IL TROVATORE to Honor Dame Joan Sutherland's Centenary at Melbourne Opera
Melbourne Opera will present Verdi's Il Trovatore at the Athenaeum Theatre, dedicating the production to the late soprano Dame Joan Sutherland during her centenary year.
New Chicago Company Polyphonic Ensemble to Launch Theatre and Opera Season
Justin Broom and Michael Morales have launched Polyphonic Ensemble, a Chicago company aiming to stage new and classic theatre and opera works through an inaugural fundraising campaign.
REVIEW: Impressive Singing in Strauss’s EGYPTIAN HELEN, but the Story’s a Mystery at SummerScape
If you ever wondered about the private life of the legendary Helen of Troy—aside from being a fabulous beauty whose face reputedly launched a thousand ships—you might look for answers in Richard Strauss’s opera DIE AEGIPTISCHE HELENA (THE EGYPTIAN HELEN).
Review: DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL, Glyndebourne
It's over a decade since David McVicar’s glorious version of Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) debuted at Glyndebourne.
Equity to Begin Pay Negotiations for UK Opera Singers
Equity submitted a claim to UK Theatre/SOLT seeking improved weekly pay, clearer terms and better scheduling for opera singers ahead of upcoming negotiations.
San Francisco Opera Extends Matthew Shilvock's Contract to 2030-31
San Francisco Opera's Board of Directors has approved a new five-year contract for General Director Matthew Shilvock, continuing his leadership of the company into the next decade.
