OPERA AMERICA

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2025

OPERA America is recognizing the nearly 100 artists, companies, and trustees whose creative work and initiatives won grants and awards totaling more than $1,000,000 in 2025....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2025

Indigenous-led Opera Company Wilmington Concert Opera will present the first US Tribal Language Opera “Loksi’ Shaali’' by Chickasaw Composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate....

by A.A. Cristi - December 08, 2025

Composer Peri Mauer will premiere a new work for flute, and then there were, at Saint John’s in the Village. The performance will feature flutist Mina Sukovic and will appear on a program of contemporary works presented by Composers Concordance....

by A.A. Cristi - December 08, 2025

Composer Peri Mauer will premiere a new work for flute, and then there were, at Saint John’s in the Village. The performance will feature flutist Mina Sukovic and will appear on a program of contemporary works presented by Composers Concordance....

by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2025

Featuring guest artist Shara Nova alongside a small WSO ensemble, Penelope is a retelling of the Odyssey from Penelope’s perspective. This performance will be held at Towngate Theatre near Centre Market, Wheeling....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2025

OPERA America has given grants totaling $165,000 to seven opera companies through its Next Stage Grants program. Next Stage Grants support subsequent productions of existing, under-performed North American works that deserve additional attention....

by Alex Freeman - November 10, 2025

This week’s roundup highlights major leadership changes, funding shifts, and renewed investment in the performing arts. OPERA America has named Michael J. Bobbitt as its next President & CEO, while Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced $1.5 million in emergency food grants nationwide. In New Y...

by Stephi Wild - November 03, 2025

On behalf of the Board of Directors of OPERA America, Board Chair Lee Anne Myslewski has announced the appointment of Michael J. Bobbitt as OPERA America's new President and CEO. ...

by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2025

54 Below will present Alex Wakim in “Alex Wakim: Sounds of Claire” in December. Composer Alex Wakim will present a live version of Sounds of Claire to 54 Below....

by Richard Sasanow - October 25, 2025

It’s World Opera Day—an annual event held on October 25—a collaboration between OPERA America, Opera Europa, and Ópera Latinoamérica to showcase the ways opera companies and artists add vigor to their countries, communities and the world....