Houston Grand Opera

BRUNDIBÁR / VEDEM Tickets to Go on Sale at Opera Orlando
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Opera Orlando's Youth Company will perform the double bill at Orlando Family Stage, with each show followed by a free talkback held with the Holocaust Center of Florida.

Houston Chamber Choir Names Ashley Stouffer Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Ashley Stouffer, who joined the Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir in 2024 as Director of Operations, succeeds Brian Miller, now with the Houston Symphony, as the organization's new Executive Director.

The Little Opera Theatre Of NY Will Present WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026

The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present Wuthering Heights, an opera by Carlisle Floyd after the novel by Emily Brontë, from November 19-22 at the Loreto Theater, Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, 18 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10012.

Interview: Matt Hune on REC ROOM ARTS SEASON 10
by Brett Cullum - Aug 31, 2026

This season felt big and important, and it was really important for me to sort of look back at where we've come from, what's brought us here, and where we're going from here.

Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.  Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne), Ashia Collins (Carol Evans), Michelle Jennings (Valentina), Dan Mason (Grampy), Joshua Woodie (Raymond Demarest), Ashley Calderon (Trisha), Adam Clarke (Pudgy), Kevin W. Egan (Oscar Delacorte), and Kevin Bowman, Christian J. Collins, Leah Faye, Kayla Goins, Eric Gonzalez, Jesse Hanks, Izzy Herz, Anya Katherine Jones, Jaxon Keller, Elie Kuppermann, Helena Elizabeth Laing, Ava Madara, Neema Muteti, Annalise Northway, PJ Palmer, Jame Tomé Rotz, Kenneth Sweeney, Devyn Trondson and Evan Michael Vaughan. 

Timothy Bloom and Chase Parker Named 2026 Prince Fellowship Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2026

Timothy Bloom will receive The Prince Fellowship and Chase Parker will receive The Prince/TTLP Fellowship, programs supporting early-career producers in association with Columbia University School of the Arts.

Houston Grand Opera Will Host 2026 Butler Studio Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

Twelve emerging artists from Houston Grand Opera's Butler Studio will perform staged scenes from works including LA BOHÈME, EUGENE ONEGIN, and DON CARLO at the Wortham Theater Center's Cullen Theater.

ALLEGRA & THE CELLO, IN MOVEMENTS to Premiere at La MaMa
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Brittany Renee and Akua Dixon will star in the world premiere of a new opera by Catherine Filloux and Julia Schwartz, directed by Elena Araoz, at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.

Solti Foundation U.S. Names 16 Conductors for 2026 Career Assistance Awards
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

The Solti Foundation U.S. has selected 16 young American conductors, ages 24 to 36, to receive Career Assistance Awards, bringing the total distributed since 2006 past 200.

HUNTER'S PREY to Open Ars Lyrica Houston Season With Richard Pittsinger Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Ars Lyrica Houston will open its 2026/27 season with HUNTER'S PREY, featuring music by Charpentier and Rameau and the company debut of tenor Richard Pittsinger in Zilkha Hall.

BREAKING THE WAVES Album From Houston Grand Opera Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026

Houston Grand Opera has released the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's BREAKING THE WAVES, led by Lauren Snouffer and Ryan McKinny under Patrick Summers.

BREAKING THE WAVES Recording From Houston Grand Opera Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Houston Grand Opera released the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's opera BREAKING THE WAVES, led by Lauren Snouffer, Ryan McKinny, and conductor Patrick Summers.

Krista Bradley Named Executive Director Of The Washington Chorus 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Krista Bradley, a veteran arts executive with more than 30 years of experience, will lead THE WASHINGTON CHORUS as its new Executive Director.

MUSIC-STORIES-OPERA! to Play Miller Outdoor Theatre This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Houston Grand Opera will present a free interactive program for students and families, featuring live music, storytelling, and audience participation at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

LA TRAVIATA to Return to Canadian Opera Company This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Kathryn Lewek and Lucia Cesaroni will share the role of Violetta as the Canadian Opera Company brings Verdi's LA TRAVIATA back to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

The Washington Chorus Names Krista Bradley Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

Krista Bradley, a veteran arts executive with experience at APAP and BlackRock Center for the Arts, has been named Executive Director of The Washington Chorus as it enters its 65th anniversary season.

Piedmont Opera to Reveal Casts for 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

Piedmont Opera revealed the casts and creative teams for its milestone anniversary season, featuring Renée Fleming and North Carolina premieres of works by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.

Dale Edwards Promoted to Chief Programming and Marketing Officer at Arsht
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced Dale Edwards will expand his role after nearly five years as Vice President of Marketing, overseeing both programming and marketing.

Tony Nominated Choreographer and Actor Hope Clarke Dies at 85
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-nominated choreographer and performer Hope Clarke passed away. Learn more and read her obituary here.

JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE to Headline Cincinnati Opera's 2027 Summer Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

Cincinnati Opera announced its 2027 Summer Festival lineup, led by a world premiere honoring the civil rights icon along with Puccini's TURANDOT and Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO.