Photos: PARSIFAL at the San Francisco Opera
by Gillian Blum - Oct 25, 2025
San Francisco Opera's new production of Richard Wagner's PARSIFAL runs from October 25 through November 13 on the War Memorial Opera House stage, and the production released photos.
Off-Brand Opera to Present World Premiere of NIETZSCHE " THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2025
Off-Brand Opera will present the world premiere of Nietzsche – The Musical October 10–12, 2025 at the A.R.T./NY Mezzanine Theatre. Written by Kimerer LaMothe with music by Geoffrey Gee, the production explores the life and relationships of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche through a bold, multi-genre score.
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen to Open Season with New Production of Wagner’s PARSIFAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen opens its 2025–26 season with a new production of Wagner’s Parsifal, directed by Susanne Kennedy and Markus Selg. Conducted by Alejo Pérez in his final production with the company, the staging will premiere in Ghent on September 23 and Antwerp on October 11, featuring Benjamin Bruns in his role debut as Parsifal.
Review: ALL YOUR SHIMMERING GOLD at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Aug 8, 2025
All Your Shimmering Gold is a striking and unexpected fusion of Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold and the modern-day corporate world, presented by four employees of defense contractor Northrop Grumman. The show brings a fresh, almost absurdist lens to Wagner’s opera, examining themes of power, greed, and ambition in the context of the high-stakes corporate environment these performers inhabit every day.
Review: FROZEN Thaws a Disney Classic at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Jul 21, 2025
A refreshingly non-replica production design breathes new life into the sometimes-overexposed property.aOne of the fascinating things about modern musicals is also one of the most frustrating: we are experiencing them as what Richard Wagner called a Gesamtkunstwerk.
Munich Opera Festival 2025 is Now Underway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
The tradition of the Munich Opera Festival hails back to 1875 when a “Festive Summer” was organised for the first time, a tradition which will also continue under General Manager Serge Dorny.
Review: Edmonton Opera Presents DIE WALKÜRE at The Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - Jun 8, 2025
A year ago, Das Rheingold, the first installment of Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle, took centre stage at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre. Now, the epic tale continues with Die Walküre, immersing audiences in the mortal realm and the immortal kingdom of Valhalla.
Review: THE FLYING DUTCHMAN, Opera Holland Park
by Michael Higgs - May 28, 2025
Stormy weather and an enthusiastic audience mark Julia Burbach’s The Flying Dutchman as it proves a smashing success to open the 2025 season of Opera Holland Park.