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Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner is a composer, librettist with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.

Also Credited As: Wagner

Date of Birth: May 22, 1813

Date of Death: February 13, 1883 (69)

Birth Place: Leipzig, GERMANY

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THE FLYING DUTCHMAN to Premiere at Deutsche Oper Berlin Under Milo Rau
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Milo Rau will stage Richard Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN at Deutsche Oper Berlin, framing the opera as a road movie through Germany's relationship with Israel, where Wagner remains boycotted.
Review: HANSEL AND GRETEL at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Aug 22, 2026

A perfect introduction to opera for younger folk.
Jaap van Zweden Begins Tenure as Music Director of Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026

Jaap van Zweden opens his first season as Music Director of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in Paris, leading concerts with violinist Renaud Capuçon and a Wagner program at the Philharmonie de Paris.
TANNHAUSER Will Come to Zurich Opera House This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026

Zurich Opera House will revive Richard Wagner's Tannhäuser this fall. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!
Video: Watch André De Shields in Jim Steinman & Barry Keating’s RHINEGOLD
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2026

Barry Keating has released the complete version of the 2023 cabaret presentation of Rhinegold, starring André De Shields. Written with Jim Steinman, Rhinegold is a musical de Shields first appeared in in 1973. Watch the video!
Audra McDonald, a Miles Davis Tribute and More Set for Library of Congress 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

The Library of Congress will present a season marking America's semiquincentennial and centennials for Miles Davis and John Coltrane, featuring Audra McDonald, Dianne Reeves and seven new commissions at the Coolidge Auditorium.
Apple Music Classical Marks 150 Years Of Wagner’s RING Cycle With Synchronised Listening Guide
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026

Apple Music Classical has launched a time-synchronised Listening Guide covering all 15 hours of Wagner's RING cycle, marking the 150th anniversary of the work's premiere.
Review: BBC PROMS: HORRIBLE SCIENCE - THE BIG BANG PROM, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Jul 25, 2026

There really is a Prom for everyone. In the past we’ve had ‘Orrible Opera, the Earth Prom, a variety of CBeebies offerings (including A Trip to the Moon and Wildlife Jamboree), not to mention several Doctor Who Proms - but this year it was time for something new. Given that science-focused university Imperial College has its main campus just around the corner in the heart of Albertopolis, a Horrible Science Prom was very much overdue.
San Francisco Opera Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring SIMON BOCCANEGRA, MANON, DAS RHEINGOLD & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026

San Francisco Opera has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring productions of Simon Boccanegra, Mary, Queen of Scots, Manon, The Marriage of Figaro, Das Rheingold, and Tosca, along with concerts, Opera Ball, and Opera in the Park.
BEYOND THE RHINE Will Come to Anchorage Chamber Music Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Anchorage audiences will have the opportunity to attend the Anchorage Chamber Music Festival’s performance of “Beyond the Rhine” this summer at the University of Alaska Anchorage Fine Arts Building Recital Hall.
Longborough Festival Opera Music Director Anthony Negus Named CBE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

Anthony Negus, Music Director of Longborough Festival Opera since 2000, has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the King's Honours List for his services to music.
TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Trailer Unveiled Ahead of Atlanta Opera Run at Cobb Energy
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026

The Atlanta Opera posted the official trailer for TWILIGHT OF THE GODS, Wagner's final Ring cycle opera, set to run at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.
Video: TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Soprano Lise Lindstrom on Brunnhilde and Wagner's Final Ring Chapter at Atlanta Opera
by Robert Diamond - Jun 11, 2026

Soprano Lise Lindstrom, who plays Brunnhilde in The Atlanta Opera's TWILIGHT OF THE GODS, shares insights into the characters and story of Wagner's final chapter of Das Ring der Nibelungen.
RENT, CABARET, LA BOHÈME, and More Set For The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music announced its 2026-27 performance schedule, featuring 15 concerts and stage productions including LA BOHÈME, RENT, and CABARET, with tickets on sale now.
Review: SALLY & TOM at Round House Theatre
by David Friscic - Jun 8, 2026

The historical and still-ongoing revelations about the children that Thomas Jefferson had with his slave woman Sally Hemmings has justifiably created a reevaluation of Thomas Jeferson’s image and reputation---as one can discover in Suzan-Lori Parks’ probing play Sally & Tom currently playing at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre.
Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.
Atlanta Opera Announces RING FESTIVAL for 2029
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026

The Atlanta Opera has announced its milestone Ring Festival 2029, presenting two complete cycles of Richard Wagner’s epic tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026

Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season,  with their Humans 2.0.  This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
Elim Chan Named Next Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Elim Chan will become The San Francisco Symphony's next Music Director, beginning in September 2027. Chan will be the 13th Music Director in the San Francisco Symphony’s 115-year history.
San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Richard Wagner written?

Richard Wagner has written 2 shows including Béjart: Ballet of the Twentieth Century (Composer), Flying Dutchman (Composer).

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