Michelle Bradley

Raleigh's Performing Arts Center to Host Theatre Haunts and History Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is inviting the community to step into the shadows of history with Curtain Call from Beyond: Theatre Haunts & History. Learn more!

Carolina Ballet To Host Free Children's Classes At Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

As an ongoing commitment to make ballet and the performing arts accessible to everyone in the community, the Carolina Ballet has partnered with the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts to host five free children's classes.

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Receives 2025 Venue Excellence Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

The International Association of Venue Managers has awarded the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts with the 2025 Venue Excellence Award. Learn more!

Yongzhao Yu to Make San Francisco Opera Debut as The Duke in RIGOLETTO
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

San Francisco Opera has announced a casting update for the opening production of its 2025–26 season. Chinese tenor Yongzhao Yu will make his Company debut in the role of The Duke of Mantua in Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, replacing Giovanni Sala, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.

Martin Marietta Center Announces The Third Year Of THE DESSERTERY, Holiday Themed Dessert Café
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2024

The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts will welcome the return of THE DESSERTERY, downtown Raleigh's favorite holiday dessert café this November.

Video: Watch 'Nume custode e vindice' from Verdi's AIDA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Joshua Wright - Apr 2, 2024

Watch as inn Act One of Verdi's AIDA, the high priest Ramfis (Önay Köse in his Lyric debut) calls on the gods to protect Egypt as they prepare for battle in Lyric Opera's production of the beloved opera. Check out the video!

New Hospitality Lounge Opens at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024

The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts has officially unveiled a new pre-show hospitality space.

Video: Russell Thomas Performs 'Celeste Aida' from Verdi's AIDA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2024

Get a first listen to the beginning of Act One, where Verdi gives Radamès (sung here by Lyric favorite Russell Thomas) one of the most challenging and iconic tenor arias in the repertoire — 'Celeste Aida.' Hear this hope-filled aria in Verdi's AIDA, onstage through April 7. 

Video: Watch 'Triumphal March' from Verdi's AIDA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024

For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida has returned to Lyric Opera of Chicago through April 7, 2024. Watch footage from the production's 'Triumphal March' here!

Boston Baroque to Present Mozart's DON GIOVANNI in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2024

Boston Baroque will present a new production of Mozart’s seminal opera, Don Giovanni, with a contemporary take on the classic story of seduction and betrayal. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Boston Baroque Will Perform Mozart's DON GIOVANNI
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

Boston Baroque will present a new production of Mozart’s seminal opera, Don Giovanni, with a contemporary take on the classic story of seduction and betrayal.

Video: Watch a Trailer for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production of Verdi's AIDA
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024

For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, March 9 to April 7, 2024. Watch footage from the production here!

Photos: First Look At AIDA At Lyric Opera of Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2024

For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, March 9 to April 7, 2024. See photos from the production.

Video: Enrique Mazzola on the Epic Music of Verdi's AIDA
by Robert Diamond - Mar 5, 2024

'There is only AIDA that is like AIDA.' From epic choral scenes to intimate duets, Music Director Enrique Mazzola shares why Giuseppe Verdi's opera is unlike any other. See the Maestro conduct his first-ever AIDA, opening March 9 at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

New Hospitality Lounge Will Open at the Martin Marietta Center this March
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts has announced the opening of a new pre-show hospitality space. Aptly named The Lounge, the space will be open prior to and at intermission for select performances beginning March 23.

Soprano Yaritza Véliz Wins The 2023 Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Emerging Stars Competition
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 12, 2023

Yaritza Véliz is named 2023 Emerging Star of the Year based on a popular vote conducted online at sfopera.com from July 11 to August 4, 2023. As the winner of the competition, now in its fifth year, Véliz receives a $10,000 cash prize.

Martin Marietta Center Welcomes The Return Of The Dessertery, A Family Friendly Holiday Dessert Café
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023

Get ready to embark on a delightful holiday journey at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts this November and December with the return of THE DESSERTERY. This family friendly dessert café will be a haven of holiday cheer, featuring exquisite décor, an indulgent all-you-can-eat selection of sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment on select nights.

Music Academy's 2023 Summer Season Presents Eight Weeks of Live Events in Santa Barbara
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

The Music Academy, formerly known as the Music Academy of the West, and now in its 76th season, celebrates the “Summer of the Artist” with eight weeks of live events at its picturesque Miraflores campus and throughout scenic Santa Barbara, California (June 12–Aug 5). Learn more about the lineup here!

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change For AIDA This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2023

Soprano Angela Meade will sing the title role of Verdi's Aida on April 27, 30 and May 6, 10, and soprano Leah Crocetto will complete the run on May 13 and 18, both replacing Michelle Bradley, who has withdrawn for personal reasons. 

VIDEO: First Look At San Diego Opera's TOSCA
by Alan Henry - Mar 29, 2023

Get a first look at San Diego Opera's production of Tosca! Tosca is Giacomo Puccini’s gripping drama filled with torture, treachery, lust, execution and suicide.