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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.
Composer Hans Thomalla to Release New Opera DARK FALL in April 2026

Composer Hans Thomalla to Release New Opera DARK FALL in April 2026

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2026
Composer Hans Thomalla will release his new opera DARK FALL, based on Goethe's 'Elective Affinities', on April 3, 2026.
Photos: First Look at Pittsburgh Opera's World Premiere Of TIME TO ACT

Photos: First Look at Pittsburgh Opera's World Premiere Of TIME TO ACT

by BWW News Desk — March 2, 2026
The world premiere of Time to Act was performed in front of a sold-out house on Saturday, February 28th, at the Bitz Opera Factory in Pittsburgh’s Strip District.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Reveals 2026–2027 Season - LA BOHEME, AIDA and More

Lyric Opera of Kansas City Reveals 2026–2027 Season - LA BOHEME, AIDA and More

by BWW News Desk — March 2, 2026
The new season, the 70th in Lyric Opera’s history, will include four mainstage productions at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, including La bohème and Aida.
Review: ROMÉO ET JULIETTE at Winter Opera

Review: ROMÉO ET JULIETTE at Winter Opera

by Steve Callahan — March 2, 2026
Opera is widely considered to be a seasonal flower.
The Atlanta Opera Reveals 2026-2027 Season

The Atlanta Opera Reveals 2026-2027 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 2, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present a dynamic 2026-2027 season with seven productions, including classic and contemporary operas and musical theatre, before relocating to a new venue.
Review: LA BOHÈME, in Cinemas

Review: LA BOHÈME, in Cinemas

by Cheryl Markosky — March 1, 2026
What did our critic think of LA BOHEME IN CINEMAS at Cinemas Across The UK?
What You Need to Know About SAFRONIA at Lyric Opera of Chicago

What You Need to Know About SAFRONIA at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by BWW News Desk — February 26, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, the interdisciplinary artist avery r.
Video: Trailer Released for Joyce DiDonato-Led INNOCENCE at The Metropolitan Opera

Video: Trailer Released for Joyce DiDonato-Led INNOCENCE at The Metropolitan Opera

by Joshua Wright — February 26, 2026
Watch the official trailer for INNOCENCE at The Metropolitan Opera, Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, conducted by Susanna Mälkki and starring Joyce DiDonato.
Mannes Opera to Present U.S. Premiere of THE SILENT SERENADE

Mannes Opera to Present U.S. Premiere of THE SILENT SERENADE

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2026
Mannes Opera at The New School College of Performing Arts will present the U.
Review: DiDonato Brings Dickinson Poems to Life through Brilliant Song Cycle by Puts

Review: DiDonato Brings Dickinson Poems to Life through Brilliant Song Cycle by Puts at Carnegie

by Richard Sasanow — February 23, 2026
Though only a handful of Emily Dickinson’s hundreds of poems were published during her lifetime (more than 1700 others were found posthumously), she is best known as a risk-taking writer whose work straddled the line between the straightforward and the more abstract.
Yuchen Pan: Bridging Cultures Through Mastery, Redefining Belonging in Opera

Yuchen Pan: Bridging Cultures Through Mastery, Redefining Belonging in Opera

by Team BWW — February 23, 2026
In the traditionally Eurocentric world of opera, an Eastern face on stage can still prompt a double take.
The 2026 George London Award Winners Are Announced

The 2026 George London Award Winners Are Announced

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
The winners of the prestigious 2026 George London Awards have been announced, with the competition available for viewing on YouTube.
Tempesta Di Mare To Present LE DONNE MUSICALI: ITALIAN WOMEN’S MUSIC FROM THE BAROQ

Tempesta Di Mare To Present LE DONNE MUSICALI: ITALIAN WOMEN’S MUSIC FROM THE BAROQUE

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
Tempesta di Mare, the Philadelphia-based baroque orchestra, will present LE DONNE MUSICALI: ITALIAN WOMEN’S MUSIC FROM THE BAROQUE February 27 through March 1 at venues throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.

Vergennes Opera House To Present Final Off Stage Show At Rockers Pizzeria

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
Join the Vergennes Opera House for its last OFF Stage event of the season featuring Josh Celevenstine at Rockers Pizzeria on March 28.
San Diego Opera To Present CARMEN At San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Opera To Present CARMEN At San Diego Civic Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2026
San Diego Opera will stage Bizet's CARMEN with Melody Wilson, Guadalupe Paz, Thomas Kinch, and Jonny Kaufmann in lead roles.
Opera Orlando Unveils 2026 OPERAZZI BASH: A Night Under a Thousand Blossoms

Opera Orlando Unveils 2026 OPERAZZI BASH: A Night Under a Thousand Blossoms

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2026
Opera Orlando will host its 2026 OPERAZZI BASH at the Dr.
Finalists & Program Set for George And Nora London Foundation Competition For Opera S

Finalists & Program Set for George And Nora London Foundation Competition For Opera Singers

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2026
The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers will hold its 54th event in 2026, with a public final round at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
Sarasota Opera to Launch 2026 Summer Program for Emerging Singers

Sarasota Opera to Launch 2026 Summer Program for Emerging Singers

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
Sarasota Opera has announced two exciting summer training opportunities for young singers: Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp and the Sarasota Opera Vocal Academy, a specialized intensive for pre-college vocalists.
David C. Ferguson To Be Named General Director Emeritus At Close Of Canadian Opera C

David C. Ferguson To Be Named General Director Emeritus At Close Of Canadian Opera Company 2025/2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2026
The Canadian Opera Company has announced that David C.
Sarasota Opera to Present Verdi's IL TROVATORE This March

Sarasota Opera to Present Verdi's IL TROVATORE This March

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2026
Sarasota Opera will continue its proud tradition of presenting operas by Giuseppe Verdi with Il trovatore.
TIED To Be Presented At Alpha Omega In New York City

TIED To Be Presented At Alpha Omega In New York City

by BWW News Desk — February 16, 2026
TIED will run March 6–22 at Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company in New York City.
Photos: Opera San José's CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and PAGLIACCI Double Bill

Photos: Opera San José's CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and PAGLIACCI Double Bill

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2026
Check out production photos for Opera San José's operatic double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, running February 15 through March 1 at the California Theatre.
Bronx Opera Will Perform Two Matinees of Mozart's IDOMENEO This Weekend

Bronx Opera Will Perform Two Matinees of Mozart's IDOMENEO This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2026
Bronx Opera will present two matinee performances of Mozart's opera IDOMENEO on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 PM, following a successful opening night.
New Rochelle Opera Unveils Casting for Concert Performances of NABUCCO

New Rochelle Opera Unveils Casting for Concert Performances of NABUCCO

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2026
New Rochelle Opera will present a concert version of Verdi's NABUCCO at The Ursuline School on May 15 and 17, 2026, featuring a cast of renowned vocal artists.

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