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Opera San José Launches Season With Mozart's Comedy COSÌ FAN TUTTE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Opera San José will launch its 2025–2026 season with Mozart’s Così fan tutte, running September 14–28 at the California Theatre. Directed by Alek Shrader and conducted by Joseph Marcheso.

COSI FAN TUTTE to Open Opera San José's Season in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Opera San José will kick off its 42nd season with Mozart’s beloved romantic comedy Così Fan Tutte, a sparkling blend of charm and wit that plays out like an 18th-century reality show—“Temptation Island” meets powdered wigs. Learn more!

Opera San José Opens Season With Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE In September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Opera San José kicks off its 42nd season with Mozart's beloved romantic comedy Così Fan Tutte, a sparkling blend of charm and wit that plays out like an 18th-century reality show—“Temptation Island” meets powdered wigs—where loyalty is tested, disguises abound, and no heart escapes unscathed.

LA TRAVIATA and More Set for Opera San José 2025�"26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Opera San José has revealed the programming for the company’s 42nd season, which will include classic Italian operatic favorites that all explore the question, “What is love?” See the full lineup and learn more!

Photos: Opera San José Continues Its 40th Anniversary Season with THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023

Opera San José will continue its 40th anniversary season with an upbeat comedy for operagoers of all ages with Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, in a new production by internationally acclaimed director Stephen Lawless, making his Opera San José debut. See photos from the production. 

Opera San José to Present Free Music and More at South First Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Opera San José adds to the excitement of South First Friday with a night of free music, including barbershop quartet performances. Don't miss this celebration of arts and culture at the historic California Theatre.

Photos: First Look At THE BARBER OF SEVILLE At Opera San José
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023

Opera San José will continue its 40th anniversary season with an upbeat comedy for operagoers of all ages with Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, in a new production by internationally acclaimed director Stephen Lawless, making his Opera San José debut. See photos from the production below. 

Opera San José to Present New Production of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

Opera San José will present a rollicking new production of Gioachino Rossini's comedy 'The Barber of Seville.' Join Figaro, Count Almaviva, and Rosina in this entertaining opera filled with matchmaking, mistaken identities, and love at first sight. Get your tickets now!

Opera San José to Present Family-Friendly BARBER OF SEVILLE in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023

Rossini's rollicking The Barber of Seville will return to Opera San José this fall, offering an upbeat comedy for operagoers of all ages. Subtitled “The Useless Precaution,” this opera buffa introduces the rapscallion barber Figaro, who uses all his wiles to assist the love-struck Count Almaviva in liberating his true love Rosina from the clutches of her guardian, Dr. Bartolo.

Opera San José Unveils 2023-24 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

Opera San José General Director Shawna Lucey has unveiled plans for the company's gala 40th anniversary season, which will celebrate the organization's illustrious past, innovative present, and exciting future.

San Francisco Opera Medals Awarded To Catherine Cook, Philip Skinner, and Dale Travis
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

An onstage award presentation immediately following the October 30 matinee performance of Poulenc's Dialogues of the Carmelites honored three cherished artists whose careers with San Francisco Opera each span over three decades. Mezzo-soprano Catherine Cook, who was Mother Jeanne in the afternoon's performance, and bass-baritone Dale Travis, who portrayed Marquis de la Force, were joined onstage by bass-baritone Philip Skinner to each receive the San Francisco Opera Medal.

Photos: First Look at San Francisco Opera's DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022

San Francisco Opera has released production photos of Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelties (Dialogues des Carmélites) at the War Memorial Opera House, running October 15–30. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Chorus and soloists in this powerful, 20th-century masterwork in the acclaimed production by French director Olivier Py. Check out the photos here!

San Francisco Opera Presents DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

San Francisco Opera's Centennial Season continues with Francis Poulenc's Dialogues of the Carmelties (Dialogues des Carmélites) at the War Memorial Opera House, October 15–30. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Chorus and soloists in this powerful, 20th-century masterwork in the acclaimed production by French director Olivier Py.

San Francisco Opera Opens 99th Season with Giacomo Puccini's TOSCA
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2021

San Francisco Opera inaugurates its 99th season and first under the baton of Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim, with five performances of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca, August 21–September 5.

San Francisco Opera Announces 2021�"22 Season Including Repertory, Casting and Reopening Plans for 99th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021

San Francisco Opera announced today repertory, casting and reopening plans for its 99th season. Commencing with a performance of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca on Saturday, August 21, the 2021–22 Season marks the inauguration of Eun Sun Kim’s tenure as Caroline H. Hume Music Director and a reemergence of opera at the War Memorial Opera House.

The Dallas Opera Announces Free TOSCA Simulcast Stream
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2021

The Dallas Opera will make the company's gripping 2015 production of Giacomo Puccini's immortal Tosca available free of charge for home viewing. This passionate, star-studded production was originally simulcast live in high definition to a North Texas audience at Klyde Warren Park.

San Francisco Opera Present January 2021 Free Opera Streams and Department Of Diversity, Equity And Community Offerings
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020

Full-length free opera streams continue in January with three titles that were simulcast previously from the War Memorial Opera House to the stadium of the San Francisco Giants.

'Opera Is ON' Streaming Performances From San Francisco Opera Continue In October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2020

San Francisco Opera continues streaming performances with Giacomo Puccini's Tosca on October 10a?"11, Giuseppe Verdi's Attila on October 17a?"18 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) on October 24a?"25.

San Francisco Opera Announces OPERA IS ON July Streaming Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2020

San Francisco Opera continues streaming performances as part of its Opera is ON initiative with Gioachino Rossini's La Cenerentola (Cinderella) on July 18 and Leoš Janáček's Věc Makropulos (The Makropulos Case) on July 25.

San Francisco Opera's OPERA IS ON to Stream LA CENERENTOLA and THE MAKROPULOS CASE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2020

San Francisco Opera continues streaming performances as part of its Opera is ON initiative with Gioachino Rossini's La Cenerentola (Cinderella) on July 18 and Leoš Janáček's Věc Makropulos (The Makropulos Case) on July 25.