Los Angeles Opera

Bizet's CARMEN To Be Performed At The El Portal Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 6, 2026

Valley Opera and Performing Arts will present Bizet's Carmen at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, directed by Dylan F. Thomas with the VOPA Orchestra conducted by Noreen Green.

Interview: Laura Benanti begins a busy Tony Weekend with a Concert at Groton Hill Music Center
by R. Scott Reedy - May 30, 2026

Laura Benanti is in for a busy Tony weekend. The popular performer will join Tituss Burgess to co-host “The Tony Awards: Act One,” a live pre-show, which will include the presentation of the first round of this year’s Tony Awards, airing free on Pluto TV.

Interview: Shawna Lucey of OPERA SAN JOSE
by Jim Munson - May 21, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with Shawna Lucey, Opera San Jose's General Director & CEO, about being one of a cohort of women in leadership roles in the Bay Area classical music scene.

J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.

TRICKSTER To Be Presented By The Clown School Company at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

The Clown School Company will present TRICKSTER at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, following a sell-out run at The Stomping Ground LA. The show weaves mythical tales directed by Sarah Painter, with a script by David Bridel.

THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS To Be Presented By Pacific Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026

Pacific Symphony will present THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS, featuring Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez alongside his father Jorge Lopez-Yañez and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.

Palm Beach Opera Young Artists 'Break the Rules' in Season-Ending Cabaret
by David McKibbin - Mar 30, 2026

Palm Beach Opera concluded its 2026 season with an intimate Cabaret featuring Grammy-award winning pianist, arranger and coach Craig Terry. This event was underwritten by The Sandy and Isanne Fisher Musical Theatre and Cabaret Fund.

Gay Men’s Chorus Of Los Angeles To Present AND THE BEAT GOES ON At Saban Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026

The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) will present AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre on March 21 and 22. This special concert features a blend of R&B, Motown, gospel, and musical theatre classics. Emmy Award-winning host Melvin Robert and soprano Nicole Heaston will join as guest artists. The event promises a vibrant showcase of musical talent under the direction of Ernest H. Harrison.

New York Festival Of Song to Present POULENC/SONDHEIM At Merkin Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

On April 7, 2026, the New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will present POULENC/SONDHEIM at Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall, featuring a unique juxtaposition of Francis Poulenc and Stephen Sondheim's works. The event will showcase the talents of soprano Christine Taylor Price and baritone Theo Hoffman, under the musical direction of Steven Blier and Bénédicte Jourdois. This concert will explore the thematic and stylistic connections between Poulenc's Parisian sensuality and Sondheim's New York w

Melvin Robert Joins GMCLA in AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Emmy-Award winning host, actor, singer and producer Melvin Robert will join previously announced guest artist soprano Nicole Heaston for The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles' Spring 2026 concert.

Verdi Chorus Will Present Master Class with Baritone Malcolm MacKenzie
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

The Verdi Chorus will continue its 42nd season with a special Master Class led by critically praised dramatic baritone Malcolm MacKenzie with six of the Verdi Chorus' Fox Singers at the First Presbyterian Church.

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles to Present AND THE BEAT GOES ON at Saban Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will present its Spring 2026 concert, And The Beat Goes On, joined by acclaimed soprano Nicole Heaston as special guest artist.

Nicholas McGegan to Return to Lead Philharmonia in BAROQUE GARLANDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025

Nicholas McGegan, one of the world’s foremost interpreters of 18th-century repertoire, will reunite with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale to conduct a series of concerts.

Sarah Kirkland Snider’s First Opera HILDEGARD Continues Rolling World Premiere At Prototype
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Sarah Kirkland Snider’s first opera, HILDEGARD, continues its rolling world premiere at the PROTOTYPE Festival in New York City. The production follows earlier performances presented by Los Angeles Opera.

Berkshire Opera Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Season Featuring New Resident Artist Program
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

Berkshire Opera Festival will introduce a major expansion of programming in 2026 with the launch of its Resident Artist Program alongside three productions: Lucia di Lammermoor, Beauty and the Beast (Zémire et Azor), and Schubert’s Winterreise.

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus To Present Annual Winter Concert December 6–7
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus will present its annual Winter Concert on December 6 and 7 at two Pasadena venues. The performances will feature more than 400 choristers across multiple ensembles in programs of carols and seasonal repertoire.

Sarah Kirkland Snider’s HILDEGARD Premieres at Los Angeles Opera
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2025

Snider’s first opera, HILDEGARD, for which she also wrote the libretto, will be presented in rolling world premieres by Los Angeles Opera (November 5-9, 2025) and PROTOTYPE Festival in New York (January 9-17, 2026), with subsequent performances at the Aspen Music Festival and School (Summer 2026, details TBA).

Interview: Director Darko Tresnjak and MURDER ON THE LINKS at TRT
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 18, 2025

We had the pleasure of interviewing Darko Tresnjak about his career and Murder on the Links at TRT.

Alek Shrader Joins Merola Opera Program Senior Staff
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

The Merola Opera Program has appointed internationally renowned tenor, director, and 2007 Merola alum Alek Shrader as its new Director of Membership & Engagement.