Photos: Opera San José Closes Season With ZORRO
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Opera San José will conclude its 41st season with the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta’s Zorro. Get a first look at the production's stars in costume!
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Opera San José will conclude its 41st season with the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta’s Zorro. Get a first look at the production's stars in costume!
Finnish National Opera And Ballet Announces 2025/2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - March 26, 2025
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2025–2026 season which features new contemporary operas, romantic ballet gems, and pulsating street dance The Opera and Ballet season 2025–2026 is a celebration of emotions. We move from one extreme to another, from dark tones towards light and vice versa.
by Joshua Wright - March 26, 2025
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2025–2026 season which features new contemporary operas, romantic ballet gems, and pulsating street dance The Opera and Ballet season 2025–2026 is a celebration of emotions. We move from one extreme to another, from dark tones towards light and vice versa.
CARMEN Opens This April At Arsht Center
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Carmen as you’ve never seen it before is coming to South Florida this April in a bold and emotionally charged new production, conceived and directed by French-born Maria Todaro.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Carmen as you’ve never seen it before is coming to South Florida this April in a bold and emotionally charged new production, conceived and directed by French-born Maria Todaro.
Welsh National Opera Chorus Vote To Renew Industrial Action Mandate
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Equity members of the Welsh National Opera chorus have voted in favour of industrial action in a re-ballot on the ongoing dispute over proposed cuts to jobs, terms and conditions.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Equity members of the Welsh National Opera chorus have voted in favour of industrial action in a re-ballot on the ongoing dispute over proposed cuts to jobs, terms and conditions.
John Adams' ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA is Coming to The Met
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera will present John Adams's 2022 Shakespearean opera Antony and Cleopatra, following runs at San Francisco Opera and the Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera will present John Adams's 2022 Shakespearean opera Antony and Cleopatra, following runs at San Francisco Opera and the Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Learn more!
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Announces $15 Million Commitment From O.C. Tanner
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera has announced a transformative $15 million commitment from O.C. Tanner over a ten year period, an investment that underscores the company's unwavering dedication to the arts and cultural vibrancy of Utah.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera has announced a transformative $15 million commitment from O.C. Tanner over a ten year period, an investment that underscores the company's unwavering dedication to the arts and cultural vibrancy of Utah.
Opera Atelier Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Toronto Premiere Of DAVID AND JONATHAN
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Opera Atelier will present the Toronto premiere of the company's internationally acclaimed production of Marc-Antoine Charpentier's French Baroque masterpiece, David and Jonathan, at Koerner Hall's TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, from April 9-13, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Opera Atelier will present the Toronto premiere of the company's internationally acclaimed production of Marc-Antoine Charpentier's French Baroque masterpiece, David and Jonathan, at Koerner Hall's TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, from April 9-13, 2025.
Review: TURANDOT, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Michael Higgs - March 20, 2025
With plenty of colour, masks, and a mystical ambience, Andrei Șerban’s 1984 production of Turandot feels just as fresh as ever. Paired with a stellar cast on top form, it represents a great success, all around.
by Michael Higgs - March 20, 2025
With plenty of colour, masks, and a mystical ambience, Andrei Șerban’s 1984 production of Turandot feels just as fresh as ever. Paired with a stellar cast on top form, it represents a great success, all around.
Opera Saratoga Announces Fundraiser Pasta And Puccini: Celebrating CARNIVAL IN VENICE
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
On Thursday, March 27, the Opera Saratoga Guild will present the annual fundraiser dinner and concert, 'Pasta and Puccini: Celebrates Carnival in Venice'. For over 20 years, 'Pasta & Puccini' has been a sold out highlight of the season.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
On Thursday, March 27, the Opera Saratoga Guild will present the annual fundraiser dinner and concert, 'Pasta and Puccini: Celebrates Carnival in Venice'. For over 20 years, 'Pasta & Puccini' has been a sold out highlight of the season.
Video: Watch Christina Nilsson Sing 'O patria mia' From Michael Mayer's AIDA
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Christina Nilsson sings an excerpt from the title character’s Act III aria in a recent performance of Michael Mayer's production of AIDA. The orchestra is conducted by Alexander Soddy.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Christina Nilsson sings an excerpt from the title character’s Act III aria in a recent performance of Michael Mayer's production of AIDA. The orchestra is conducted by Alexander Soddy.
American Lyric Theater Expands Leadership Team
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
American Lyric Theater has announced the expansion of its senior management team. Heather Johnson joins ALT as Director of Advancement and Partnerships. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
American Lyric Theater has announced the expansion of its senior management team. Heather Johnson joins ALT as Director of Advancement and Partnerships. Learn more here!
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, LA BOHEME, and More Set For Opera North's 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Opera North has announced its repertoire for the year. The season will kick off in September with The Secret of the Black Spider. Learn more about the full season here!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Opera North has announced its repertoire for the year. The season will kick off in September with The Secret of the Black Spider. Learn more about the full season here!
Let's Hear It for the Five Winners of the Met's 2025 Laffont Competition!
by Richard Sasanow - March 18, 2025
Imagine being a rising young opera singer and getting to sing two solos from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera. And picture receiving $20,000 and the prestige, exposure and networking opportunities that come with it. That's what came to Sopranos Alissa Goretsky and Emma Marhefka, Mezzos Sadie Cheslak and Michelle Mariposa, and Baritone Luke Sutliff, who took top honors and applause from the crowd of thousands at the opera house on Sunday March 16.
by Richard Sasanow - March 18, 2025
Imagine being a rising young opera singer and getting to sing two solos from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera. And picture receiving $20,000 and the prestige, exposure and networking opportunities that come with it. That's what came to Sopranos Alissa Goretsky and Emma Marhefka, Mezzos Sadie Cheslak and Michelle Mariposa, and Baritone Luke Sutliff, who took top honors and applause from the crowd of thousands at the opera house on Sunday March 16.
CINDERELLA, MADAMA BUTTERFLY, and More Set For Arizona Opera's 2025/26 Main Stage Season
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Arizona Opera has announced its 2025/26 Main Stage Season, in addition to the presentation of mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton in recital in 2026. Learn more about the full season here!
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Arizona Opera has announced its 2025/26 Main Stage Season, in addition to the presentation of mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton in recital in 2026. Learn more about the full season here!
Ousted Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter to Deliver Keynote at Opera Conference 2025
by Joshua Wright - March 14, 2025
Opera America has announced that Deborah F. Rutter, former president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will be the keynote speaker at Opera Conference 2025. Rutter served as the first woman president of the Kennedy Center from 2014 to 2025. She left the position after President Donald Trump appointed new board members.
by Joshua Wright - March 14, 2025
Opera America has announced that Deborah F. Rutter, former president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will be the keynote speaker at Opera Conference 2025. Rutter served as the first woman president of the Kennedy Center from 2014 to 2025. She left the position after President Donald Trump appointed new board members.
San Diego Opera Welcomes Adam Cioffari as New Artistic Administrator
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
San Diego Opera has announced that Adam Cioffari has joined the team as its new Artistic Administrator. In this position Cioffari will work closely with artistic and production teams to envision future programming and bring it to life – especially engaging with global talent and securing top tier artists for San Diego Opera productions.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
San Diego Opera has announced that Adam Cioffari has joined the team as its new Artistic Administrator. In this position Cioffari will work closely with artistic and production teams to envision future programming and bring it to life – especially engaging with global talent and securing top tier artists for San Diego Opera productions.
Opera Saratoga to Present 2025 Educational Tour Of FRIDAY KAHLO AND THE BRAVEST NINA IN EL MUNDO
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
Opera Saratoga will present an Educational Tour of Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo at schools and public venues throughout the Capital District. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
Opera Saratoga will present an Educational Tour of Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo at schools and public venues throughout the Capital District. Learn more!
GENERACION PERDIDA World Premiere to be Presented at Teatro Grattacielo
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
Teatro Grattacielo will present the world premiere of Generación Perdida, a monodrama-opera composed by Mexican composer Jorge Sosa, based on the book by Mexican-Colombian poet Javier Moro Hernandez. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
Teatro Grattacielo will present the world premiere of Generación Perdida, a monodrama-opera composed by Mexican composer Jorge Sosa, based on the book by Mexican-Colombian poet Javier Moro Hernandez. Learn more!
International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich Announces 2025 Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
The International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich is pleased to announce the opening of its application period for the 2025 competition. This pioneering online vocal competition welcomes singers of all ages and skill levels, offering a unique platform to showcase talent and advance careers.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
The International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich is pleased to announce the opening of its application period for the 2025 competition. This pioneering online vocal competition welcomes singers of all ages and skill levels, offering a unique platform to showcase talent and advance careers.
Ballet Theatre Of Maryland Presents SWAN LAKE In April
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
On April 25 and 26, Ballet Theatre of Maryland will present Swan Lake at Maryland Hall for the Arts. Swan Lake is a significant work of the ballet repertory. BTM is honored to close its 2024-2025 mainstage season with this production.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
On April 25 and 26, Ballet Theatre of Maryland will present Swan Lake at Maryland Hall for the Arts. Swan Lake is a significant work of the ballet repertory. BTM is honored to close its 2024-2025 mainstage season with this production.
Review: Davidsen Goes Out with a Bang in Beethoven’s FIDELIO Under Malkki
by Richard Sasanow - March 05, 2025
Political prisoner is rescued from dungeon by his faithful wife, only to find that she’s pregnant! Shocking! Not really: Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen, who’s shown she indispensable in roles from Tchaikovsky’s QUEEN OF SPADES to Strauss’s ARIADNE AUF NAXOS starts her maternity leave at the end of her Met run of Beethoven’s only opera, FIDELIO, on March 15. She’s proven a fearless singer but in this week’s opening of the Beethoven work, as Leonore, she also showed herself a game actor.
by Richard Sasanow - March 05, 2025
Political prisoner is rescued from dungeon by his faithful wife, only to find that she’s pregnant! Shocking! Not really: Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen, who’s shown she indispensable in roles from Tchaikovsky’s QUEEN OF SPADES to Strauss’s ARIADNE AUF NAXOS starts her maternity leave at the end of her Met run of Beethoven’s only opera, FIDELIO, on March 15. She’s proven a fearless singer but in this week’s opening of the Beethoven work, as Leonore, she also showed herself a game actor.
Florida Grand Opera To Present FEMMES FANTASTIQUES: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO WOMEN IN THE ARTS
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Florida Grand Opera will present SongFest: Femmes Fantastiques, a dynamic and moving musical tribute celebrating the legacy and innovation of women composers.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Florida Grand Opera will present SongFest: Femmes Fantastiques, a dynamic and moving musical tribute celebrating the legacy and innovation of women composers.
Great Lakes Operetta To Present OPERETTA AROUND THE WORLD
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Great Lakes Operetta's inaugural 2024-2025 season continues with its second concert: Operetta Around the World: A Concert of Light Opera Gems from Across the Globe.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Great Lakes Operetta's inaugural 2024-2025 season continues with its second concert: Operetta Around the World: A Concert of Light Opera Gems from Across the Globe.
Nashville Opera To Close 24.25 Season With Donizetti's LUCIA: THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Nashville Opera brings its 24.25 Season to its close with two performances of Donizetti’s LUCIA: THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR. This bel canto masterpiece features Metropolitan Opera and Royal Danish Opera star Rainelle Krause in her role debut as the tragic bride.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Nashville Opera brings its 24.25 Season to its close with two performances of Donizetti’s LUCIA: THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR. This bel canto masterpiece features Metropolitan Opera and Royal Danish Opera star Rainelle Krause in her role debut as the tragic bride.
Review: Heggie-Scheer MOBY-DICK Triumphs in New Foglia Production at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - March 04, 2025
MOBY-DICK--Herman Melville’s epic tale of obsession and man-versus-nature, succinctly adapted by composer Jake Heggie with Gene Scheer’s taut libretto--roared into the Met Monday night and begged only one question: What took so long for it to get here?
by Richard Sasanow - March 04, 2025
MOBY-DICK--Herman Melville’s epic tale of obsession and man-versus-nature, succinctly adapted by composer Jake Heggie with Gene Scheer’s taut libretto--roared into the Met Monday night and begged only one question: What took so long for it to get here?
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