Jacques Offenbach
Birth Place: FRANCE
Latest News on Jacques Offenbach:
San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More! (Jun 9, 2026)
Cast Set For Great Lakes Operetta's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD (Jun 1, 2026)
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD to Feature Ballet Legends at Cape Town City Ballet (May 29, 2026)
San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More! (Jun 9, 2026)
Cast Set For Great Lakes Operetta's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD (Jun 1, 2026)
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD to Feature Ballet Legends at Cape Town City Ballet (May 29, 2026)
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San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
Cast Set For Great Lakes Operetta's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Great Lakes Operetta announced the cast and creative team for its first fully staged production, ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD, to be performed at the Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago with two alternating casts.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Great Lakes Operetta announced the cast and creative team for its first fully staged production, ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD, to be performed at the Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago with two alternating casts.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD to Feature Ballet Legends at Cape Town City Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Former CAPAB and Cape Town City Ballet principals Laura Bosenberg and Janet Lindup will make special guest appearances in Veronica Paeper's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape, performed live by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Former CAPAB and Cape Town City Ballet principals Laura Bosenberg and Janet Lindup will make special guest appearances in Veronica Paeper's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape, performed live by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD to Close Toronto City Opera's 80th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Toronto City Opera will present a fully staged production of Offenbach's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, marking the company's first production to feature a full orchestra, provided by the North York Concert Orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Toronto City Opera will present a fully staged production of Offenbach's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, marking the company's first production to feature a full orchestra, provided by the North York Concert Orchestra.
Cape Town City Ballet Will Perform ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Cape Town City Ballet will present ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at the Artscape Opera House, featuring choreography by Veronica Paeper and a live performance by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Cape Town City Ballet will present ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at the Artscape Opera House, featuring choreography by Veronica Paeper and a live performance by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
Offenbach’s Irreverent Classic ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD (Orfeu no Inferno) Opens 2026 Lyric Season at Theatro São Pedro
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 13, 2026
Opening the 2026 lyric season at Theatro São Pedro, Orpheus in the Underworld (Orphée aux enfers) by Jacques Offenbach arrives in a vibrant new staging directed by Cibele Forjaz, with André Dos Santos leading the orchestra. Premiered in 1858, Offenbach’s groundbreaking operetta offers a witty, satirical twist on the Orpheus myth, transforming tragedy into irreverent comedy. With its mix of spoken dialogue, lively ensembles, and dance, the work helped define the operetta genre. Highlights include the iconic “Galop infernal,” forever linked to the can-can. Performances run April 17, 19, 22, 24, and 26, inviting audiences to experience a sparkling, subversive classic that remains as entertaining today as ever.
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 13, 2026
Opening the 2026 lyric season at Theatro São Pedro, Orpheus in the Underworld (Orphée aux enfers) by Jacques Offenbach arrives in a vibrant new staging directed by Cibele Forjaz, with André Dos Santos leading the orchestra. Premiered in 1858, Offenbach’s groundbreaking operetta offers a witty, satirical twist on the Orpheus myth, transforming tragedy into irreverent comedy. With its mix of spoken dialogue, lively ensembles, and dance, the work helped define the operetta genre. Highlights include the iconic “Galop infernal,” forever linked to the can-can. Performances run April 17, 19, 22, 24, and 26, inviting audiences to experience a sparkling, subversive classic that remains as entertaining today as ever.
San Francisco Opera Will Celebrate Pride With Concert Hosted By Sapphira Cristál
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert on June 26 at the War Memorial Opera House, hosted by Sapphira Cristál, with conductor Robert Mollicone leading soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert on June 26 at the War Memorial Opera House, hosted by Sapphira Cristál, with conductor Robert Mollicone leading soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
Plano Symphony Orchestra To Present A NIGHT IN PARIS!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026
The Plano Symphony Orchestra resumes its 2025/2026 season, Music That Matters, with a magical night of music in A Night in Paris! on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Methodist Church.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026
The Plano Symphony Orchestra resumes its 2025/2026 season, Music That Matters, with a magical night of music in A Night in Paris! on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Methodist Church.
Review: OPERA À LA CARTE'S ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Del Mar
by Ron Bierman - Oct 6, 2025
What did our critic think of OPERA À LA CARTE'S PRODUCTION OF OFFENBACH'S ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Of Del Mar? With even large companies struggling to survive, why did soprano and voice teacher Abla Hamza decide to found Opera À La Carte? Her goals were laudable. As national opportunities continued to shrink, she wanted to provide new ones to local professional opera singers and attract San Diegoans new to opera with lower cost tickets and less intimidating venues. But could she succeed during such a difficult period? Opera À La Carte began with vocal recitals at small venues, and last year graduated to its first full opera.
by Ron Bierman - Oct 6, 2025
What did our critic think of OPERA À LA CARTE'S PRODUCTION OF OFFENBACH'S ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Of Del Mar? With even large companies struggling to survive, why did soprano and voice teacher Abla Hamza decide to found Opera À La Carte? Her goals were laudable. As national opportunities continued to shrink, she wanted to provide new ones to local professional opera singers and attract San Diegoans new to opera with lower cost tickets and less intimidating venues. But could she succeed during such a difficult period? Opera À La Carte began with vocal recitals at small venues, and last year graduated to its first full opera.
LA VIE PARISIENNE to be Presented at Opera Saratoga
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025
Opera Saratoga will present La Vie parisienne: composed by Jacques Offenbach, with a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, and a new commissioned book by Tim Drucker. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025
Opera Saratoga will present La Vie parisienne: composed by Jacques Offenbach, with a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, and a new commissioned book by Tim Drucker. Learn more!
Opera Saratoga To Hold Local Auditions in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
For two days in March, Opera Saratoga will hold local auditions for the 2025 Summer Festival Season and beyond, in order to create a local roster of affiliated singers, actors and pianists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
For two days in March, Opera Saratoga will hold local auditions for the 2025 Summer Festival Season and beyond, in order to create a local roster of affiliated singers, actors and pianists.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Rising Stars In Concert 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, Lyric Opera of Chicago's renowned artist-development program, will present its annual Rising Stars in Concert. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, Lyric Opera of Chicago's renowned artist-development program, will present its annual Rising Stars in Concert. Learn more and see how to attend.
Exclusive: Listen to 'Migratory V' From Ari Axelrod's Upcoming Album 'A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Ari Axelrod will release his new album A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway on Friday, January 17. We have your exclusive first listen to the track 'Migratory V', written by Adam Guettel for Myths & Hymns.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Ari Axelrod will release his new album A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway on Friday, January 17. We have your exclusive first listen to the track 'Migratory V', written by Adam Guettel for Myths & Hymns.
Opera Saratoga Unveils Cast & Creative Teams For 2025 Summer Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
Opera Saratoga has revealed the creative teams for its Summer Festival 2025. See full programming and learn more about the festival, featuring La Vie Parisienne and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
Opera Saratoga has revealed the creative teams for its Summer Festival 2025. See full programming and learn more about the festival, featuring La Vie Parisienne and more!
Ari Axelrod to Release A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024
PS CLASSICS will release a new album from award-winning musical storyteller Ari Axelrod. A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway will be available on CD and digital formats. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024
PS CLASSICS will release a new album from award-winning musical storyteller Ari Axelrod. A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway will be available on CD and digital formats. Learn more!
Previews: THE REUNION al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI e al TEATRO ROSSETTI
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 4, 2024
Un’unica notte magica nella quale un cast d’eccezione, accompagnato dalla FVG Orchestra diretta da Beatrice Venezi, interpreterà oltre trenta indimenticabili melodie tra cui la celebre “Let it Go” - dal musical Disney “Frozen”, e poi “Wicked”, “Mary Poppins”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Shrek”, “La famiglia Addams”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Funny Girl”, “Pretty Woman” e “The Greatest Showman”.
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 4, 2024
Un’unica notte magica nella quale un cast d’eccezione, accompagnato dalla FVG Orchestra diretta da Beatrice Venezi, interpreterà oltre trenta indimenticabili melodie tra cui la celebre “Let it Go” - dal musical Disney “Frozen”, e poi “Wicked”, “Mary Poppins”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Shrek”, “La famiglia Addams”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Funny Girl”, “Pretty Woman” e “The Greatest Showman”.
Review: THE TALES OF HOFFMANN, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Gary Naylor - Nov 8, 2024
Damiano Michieletto brings plenty of pizzazz to Offenbach's crowdpleaser, but wastes some of his on-stage talents
by Gary Naylor - Nov 8, 2024
Damiano Michieletto brings plenty of pizzazz to Offenbach's crowdpleaser, but wastes some of his on-stage talents
ORFEO AN LOS INFIERNOS Comes to Teatro Colon
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024
Orfeo en los infiernos es una opereta francesa compuesta por Jacques Offenbach, con libreto de Hector Crémieux y Ludovic Halévy. Se considera la primera opereta larga, ya que las obras anteriores de Offenbach eran de un solo acto. Orfeo no solo es más larga, sino que también presenta un enfoque musical más audaz.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024
Orfeo en los infiernos es una opereta francesa compuesta por Jacques Offenbach, con libreto de Hector Crémieux y Ludovic Halévy. Se considera la primera opereta larga, ya que las obras anteriores de Offenbach eran de un solo acto. Orfeo no solo es más larga, sino que también presenta un enfoque musical más audaz.
Review: Bernheim Brings His Well-Schooled HOFFMAN to the Met with Elan
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 27, 2024
The Met performed the season’s first TALES OF HOFFMANN (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN), by Jacques Offenbach, with libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre, also a Sher production, and it was a different story.
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 27, 2024
The Met performed the season’s first TALES OF HOFFMANN (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN), by Jacques Offenbach, with libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre, also a Sher production, and it was a different story.
HADESTOWN Star André De Shields To Host ORPHEUS SINGS At Orchestra Lumos
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024
After acting as narrator for the Orpheus myth in Hadestown on Broadway, Tony-winner André De Shields will host Orchestra Lumos' 'Orpheus Sings'.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024
After acting as narrator for the Orpheus myth in Hadestown on Broadway, Tony-winner André De Shields will host Orchestra Lumos' 'Orpheus Sings'.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jacques Offenbach written?
Jacques Offenbach has written 25 shows including La Belle Hélène (Composer), La Jolie Parfumeuse (Composer), The Gay Parisienne (Composer), Orpheus in the Underworld (Composer), Madame Favart (Composer), Béjart: Ballet of the Twentieth Century (Composer), Barbe-Bleue (Composer), The Grand Duchess of Gérolstein (Composer), Paris and Helen (Composer), La Chanson de Fortunio (Composer), Les Brigands (Composer), Les Géorgiennes (Composer), Le Roi Carotte (Composer), The Princess of Trébizonde! (Composer), The Alsatians (Composer), La Belle Hélène (Composer), Tales of Hoffmann (Librettist), The Love Song (Composer), Helen (Composer), Helen Goes to Troy (Composer), The Happiest Girl in the World (Composer), Anatol (Composer), La Belle (Source Material), La Belle Hélène (Composer), The Wicked World of Bel Ami (Composer).
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