Francesco Maria Piave
Francesco Maria Piave is a librettist with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
Date of Birth: May 18, 1810
Date of Death: March 05, 1867 (56)
Birth Place: Murano, ITALY
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VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals With NYC Ballet's Sara Mearns in LA TRAVIATA at The Met
by Alan Henry - 2020-01-07 12:56:44
VIDEO: Get A First Look At LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at the Royal Opera House
by Alan Henry - 2019-03-29 14:53:17
News
RIGOLETTO Will Come to Teatro Massimo in Palermo
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Teatro Massimo in Palermo will present Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto as part of its 2026-27 season. The production will be staged at Teatro Massimo’s Main Stage in Palermo, Sicily, with performances scheduled across eight dates.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Teatro Massimo in Palermo will present Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto as part of its 2026-27 season. The production will be staged at Teatro Massimo’s Main Stage in Palermo, Sicily, with performances scheduled across eight dates.
MACBETH to Open Opera Colorado's 2026–27 Season at the Ellie
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
Opera Colorado presents Verdi's MACBETH at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, conducted by Patrick Summers in his company debut. The production marks the first season programmed by new Artistic Director Barbara Lynne Jamison.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
Opera Colorado presents Verdi's MACBETH at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, conducted by Patrick Summers in his company debut. The production marks the first season programmed by new Artistic Director Barbara Lynne Jamison.
Review: Making Scotland Great Again with Thrilling Davidsen and Kelsey in Met’s New MACBETH
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 23, 2026
There’s not an ounce of humanity in any of the three principals at the core of Verdi’s MACBETH, in a new production by Louisa Proske in her Met debut, which opened the company’s new season Tuesday night. It’s a great reflection of our times.
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 23, 2026
There’s not an ounce of humanity in any of the three principals at the core of Verdi’s MACBETH, in a new production by Louisa Proske in her Met debut, which opened the company’s new season Tuesday night. It’s a great reflection of our times.
San Diego Opera to Present RIGOLETTO at Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Michael Chioldi will star in the title role of Verdi's RIGOLETTO as San Diego Opera continues its season with a production directed by Christopher Mattaliano at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Michael Chioldi will star in the title role of Verdi's RIGOLETTO as San Diego Opera continues its season with a production directed by Christopher Mattaliano at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
SIMON BOCCANEGRA To Open San Francisco Opera's 26/27 Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 14, 2026
San Francisco Opera’s 2026–27 Season begins with Opera Ball, the opening night benefit co-presented with San Francisco Opera Guild, and Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim leading an international cast in Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 14, 2026
San Francisco Opera’s 2026–27 Season begins with Opera Ball, the opening night benefit co-presented with San Francisco Opera Guild, and Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim leading an international cast in Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra.
LA TRAVIATA and More Set For Portland Opera 26/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Portland Opera announced its upcoming 2026/27 season, themed 'Driven by Vision,' with full programming details available from the company. Learn more about the season here!
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Portland Opera announced its upcoming 2026/27 season, themed 'Driven by Vision,' with full programming details available from the company. Learn more about the season here!
Review: TRAVIATA May Not Be in Opera’s ABCs But Jaho Gives Lesson in Making It Her Own
by Richard Sasanow - May 8, 2026
Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho wasn’t the first Violetta of this season’s LA TRAVIATA by Verdi at the Met. That means less rehearsal time and preparation in general—but you could have fooled me and the rest of the audience at Wednesday’s performance. She was in tiptop shape, after a bit of warming up, as if she’d been working in this production every day of her life. She doesn’t make her way to New York very often, but it’s certainly a welcome visit.
by Richard Sasanow - May 8, 2026
Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho wasn’t the first Violetta of this season’s LA TRAVIATA by Verdi at the Met. That means less rehearsal time and preparation in general—but you could have fooled me and the rest of the audience at Wednesday’s performance. She was in tiptop shape, after a bit of warming up, as if she’d been working in this production every day of her life. She doesn’t make her way to New York very often, but it’s certainly a welcome visit.
Photos: LA TRAVIATA To Close Opera San José 2025–26 Season At California Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Opera San José will present La Traviata to close its 2025–26 season. The production will run at the California Theatre in San José. Tickets are now available. Check out photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Opera San José will present La Traviata to close its 2025–26 season. The production will run at the California Theatre in San José. Tickets are now available. Check out photos of the production.
RIGOLETTO, ORPHEUS & EURYDICE and More Set for Pittsburgh Opera 2026–27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Pittsburgh Opera revealed its 2026-27 season, its 88th, featuring five productions across four venues, including a world premiere, and classic works by Verdi, Handel, Gluck, and Gounod.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Pittsburgh Opera revealed its 2026-27 season, its 88th, featuring five productions across four venues, including a world premiere, and classic works by Verdi, Handel, Gluck, and Gounod.
Opera San José Will Present LA TRAVIATA as Season Finale
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Opera San José will close its 2025-26 season devoted to exploring the question of “What is love?” with the quintessential operatic story of all-encompassing passion and profound loss.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Opera San José will close its 2025-26 season devoted to exploring the question of “What is love?” with the quintessential operatic story of all-encompassing passion and profound loss.
IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival NY to Showcase Italian Plays Across NYC in May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU and the Italy-based KIT Italia will present the 13th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU and the Italy-based KIT Italia will present the 13th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.
LA TRAVIATA, H.M.S. PINAFORE and More Set for Sarasota Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
After celebrating the 2026 centennial of the Sarasota Opera House during its current season, Sarasota Opera has revealed the five mainstage productions of its 2026-27 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
After celebrating the 2026 centennial of the Sarasota Opera House during its current season, Sarasota Opera has revealed the five mainstage productions of its 2026-27 season.
Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.
Opera Colorado Unveils MACBETH, THE SNOWY DAY And More for 2026–27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Opera Colorado will present its 2026–27 Season featuring a mix of fully staged operas, concerts, touring productions, and community-focused programming in Denver and throughout the region.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Opera Colorado will present its 2026–27 Season featuring a mix of fully staged operas, concerts, touring productions, and community-focused programming in Denver and throughout the region.
IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival NY Unveils International Artists for 2026 Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU and the Italy-based KIT Italia will present the 13th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU and the Italy-based KIT Italia will present the 13th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.
Ambition, Blood, and Guilt: Verdi's MACBETH Is Staged at The Theatro Municipal in A Bold New Production
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 30, 2025
From October 31 to November 9, the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo stages Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth in a bold new production by Elisa Ohtake, with musical direction by Roberto Minczuk. Inspired by Shakespeare’s tragedy, the opera delves into ambition, guilt, and power through Verdi’s dramatic score. Ohtake’s contemporary take transforms the medieval tale into a striking visual experience, where excess, collapse, and madness echo today’s world.
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 30, 2025
From October 31 to November 9, the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo stages Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth in a bold new production by Elisa Ohtake, with musical direction by Roberto Minczuk. Inspired by Shakespeare’s tragedy, the opera delves into ambition, guilt, and power through Verdi’s dramatic score. Ohtake’s contemporary take transforms the medieval tale into a striking visual experience, where excess, collapse, and madness echo today’s world.
Review: Out Damned Spot—But Hello to Teatro Nuovo’s Unusual MACBETH!
by Richard Sasanow - Jul 25, 2025
I must admit that I was a little disappointed when I read that this season’s offerings from Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo featured a couple of familiar titles: Verdi’s MACBETH and Bellini’s LA SONNAMBULA, particularly the former, which one doesn’t think of in the domain of bel canto, the group’s specialty. I needn’t have worried, for this performance made it clearer than usual why Verdi said that “this MACBETH…I love in preference to my other operas.”
by Richard Sasanow - Jul 25, 2025
I must admit that I was a little disappointed when I read that this season’s offerings from Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo featured a couple of familiar titles: Verdi’s MACBETH and Bellini’s LA SONNAMBULA, particularly the former, which one doesn’t think of in the domain of bel canto, the group’s specialty. I needn’t have worried, for this performance made it clearer than usual why Verdi said that “this MACBETH…I love in preference to my other operas.”
OPERA America Awards 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025
OPERA America has announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors. Learn more about the recipients here!
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025
OPERA America has announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors. Learn more about the recipients here!
La Ópera Rigoletto, De Giuseppe Verdi, Regresa Al Palacio De Bellas Artes
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025
La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), a través de la Compañía Nacional de Ópera (CNO), presentarán la obra Rigoletto, una de las óperas más emblemáticas del compositor italiano Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901), en una nueva producción que reúne a grandes talentos del ámbito operístico nacional e internacional.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025
La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), a través de la Compañía Nacional de Ópera (CNO), presentarán la obra Rigoletto, una de las óperas más emblemáticas del compositor italiano Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901), en una nueva producción que reúne a grandes talentos del ámbito operístico nacional e internacional.
Review: Will Philadelphia’s LOVER Stay Anonymous?
by Richard Sasanow - Feb 4, 2025
Even though there’s no shortage of contemporary opera around, we all still long for the rediscovery of a delightful operatic work from the archives, particularly a comedy, of which there is a short supply. Would Opera Philadelphia’s THE ANONYMOUS LOVER (L’AMANT ANONYME)--by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, a contemporary of Mozart, with libretto by Francois-Georges Fouques Deshayes, Desfontaines--fit the bill? Hope sprang eternal, for me at least.
by Richard Sasanow - Feb 4, 2025
Even though there’s no shortage of contemporary opera around, we all still long for the rediscovery of a delightful operatic work from the archives, particularly a comedy, of which there is a short supply. Would Opera Philadelphia’s THE ANONYMOUS LOVER (L’AMANT ANONYME)--by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, a contemporary of Mozart, with libretto by Francois-Georges Fouques Deshayes, Desfontaines--fit the bill? Hope sprang eternal, for me at least.
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How many shows has Francesco Maria Piave written?
Francesco Maria Piave has written 2 shows including La Traviata (Librettist), Rigoletto (Librettist).
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