Video: First Look at Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera

First Look at Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera

Watch a first look video of LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera, running March 20–June 6, 2026. The production is directed by Michael Mayer and features a staging designed to reflect the emotional scope of the score. (more...)

First Look at THE CRUCIBLE at Washington National Opera

Watch a first look video of THE CRUCIBLE at Washington National Opera, running March 21–29, 2026, with full cast and creative team details. (more...)

First Look at EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago has released a first look video of EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO, running March 21 through April 4, 2026. Check out the all-new video! (more...)

'Addio, del passato' from Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera

Watch Lisette Oropesa sings an excerpt from Violetta’s Act III aria in an early stage rehearsal. A cornerstone of the repertory, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera follows Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan navigating love and sacrifice. The production is directed by Michael Mayer and features a staging designed to reflect the emotional scope of the score. (more...)

Vienna State Opera Unveils 2026/27 Season, Featuring Six Opera Premieres, Two Ballet Premieres & More

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2026/27 season, which director Bogdan Roščić will present to the public during a matinee in the main house on Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 AM, broadcast live on ORF III, play.wiener-staatsoper.at, and the company's YouTube channel. (more...)

'My Prayer Is Small' from Canadian Opera Company's EMPIRE OF WILD

A new video has been released featuring EMPIRE OF WILD, showcasing the song My Prayer Is Small performed by Ensemble Studio artist Emma Pennell. With music by Ian Cusson and a libretto by Cherie Dimaline, the opera is based on Dimaline’s novel and blends myth, mystery, and contemporary storytelling. (more...)

First Look at LA TRAVIATA at Opera San José

Opera San José has released first look footage of LA TRAVIATA, Verdi's beloved tragic love story now playing through May 3, 2026 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose. (more...)

Inside Rehearsals for BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE/ERWARTUNG at Canadian Opera Company

Canadian Opera Company has released rehearsal footage of BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE/ERWARTUNG, a pair of one-act psychological thrillers now playing through May 16, 2026 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. (more...)

First Look at THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando

Opera Orlando has released first look footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)

First Look at THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Opera has released first look footage of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, Gioachino Rossini's beloved comedic masterpiece, running May 28 through June 21, 2026 at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco. (more...)

San Francisco Opera Scene Shop Foreperson John Del Bono on 30 Years of Bringing Grand Opera to Life

San Francisco Opera has released a video featuring Scene Shop Foreperson John Del Bono, who reflects on his nearly 30-year career with the company and how donor support makes grand opera possible on the West Coast. (more...)

Inside Rehearsals for THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando

Opera Orlando has released rehearsal footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta now playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)