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
Latest News on Richard Wagner:
- Review: PELLEAS A MELISANDA v Národním divadleOct 18, 2026
- Photos: MANON at San Francisco OperaOct 16, 2026
- THE FALCON KING Will Make World Premiere at TheatreLABOct 15, 2026
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Video: PARSIFAL Cast and Creatives Discuss Royal Opera House Staging
by Rachel Stone - 2026-09-05 13:06:44
Video: Watch André De Shields in Jim Steinman & Barry Keating’s RHINEGOLD
by Michael Major - 2026-08-06 16:59:57
TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Trailer Unveiled Ahead of Atlanta Opera Run at Cobb Energy
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-12 17:32:20
Video: TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Soprano Lise Lindstrom on Brunnhilde and Wagner's Final Ring Chapter at Atlanta Opera
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-11 11:31:06
News
Review: PELLEAS A MELISANDA v Národním divadle
by Krystof Petrasek - Oct 18, 2026
Libreto tohoto hudebního dramatu vzniklo podle stejnojmenné hry Maurice Maeterlincka. Maeterlinckova práce se symboly byla inspirativní pro Debussyho komponování. Jedná se tak o unikátní operní dílo, které pro tvůrce přináší mnohá úskalí.
by Krystof Petrasek - Oct 18, 2026
Libreto tohoto hudebního dramatu vzniklo podle stejnojmenné hry Maurice Maeterlincka. Maeterlinckova práce se symboly byla inspirativní pro Debussyho komponování. Jedná se tak o unikátní operní dílo, které pro tvůrce přináší mnohá úskalí.
Photos: MANON at San Francisco Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
San Francisco Opera released production photos for Jules Massenet's romantic masterwork MANON, starring soprano Amina Edris and tenor Pene Pati, conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim at the War Memorial Opera House.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
San Francisco Opera released production photos for Jules Massenet's romantic masterwork MANON, starring soprano Amina Edris and tenor Pene Pati, conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim at the War Memorial Opera House.
THE FALCON KING Will Make World Premiere at TheatreLAB
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026
Drama of Works will present a puppet-based world premiere exploring the environmental impact of DDT and the peregrine falcon's recovery from near-extinction through grassroots conservation efforts.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026
Drama of Works will present a puppet-based world premiere exploring the environmental impact of DDT and the peregrine falcon's recovery from near-extinction through grassroots conservation efforts.
San Francisco Opera to Present All-Richard Strauss Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a concert dedicated to Richard Strauss, conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim. The program includes the U.S. premiere of a new Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Till Eulenspiegel, and the Brentano Lieder featuring soprano Adela Zaharia.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a concert dedicated to Richard Strauss, conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim. The program includes the U.S. premiere of a new Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Till Eulenspiegel, and the Brentano Lieder featuring soprano Adela Zaharia.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN to Premiere Directed by Milo Rau
by Rachel Stone - Oct 12, 2026
Milo Rau directs Richard Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN as a road movie through German history, from World War II to the current war in Gaza, at Deutsche Oper Berlin.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 12, 2026
Milo Rau directs Richard Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN as a road movie through German history, from World War II to the current war in Gaza, at Deutsche Oper Berlin.
Juan Diego Flórez to Make HK Phil Debut in Opera Galas
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
Tenor Juan Diego Flórez will make his Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra debut in two opera galas conducted by Michele Spotti in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, featuring arias by Rossini, Donizetti, Massenet and Verdi.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
Tenor Juan Diego Flórez will make his Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra debut in two opera galas conducted by Michele Spotti in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, featuring arias by Rossini, Donizetti, Massenet and Verdi.
Ongama Mhlontlo Releases ECHOES, Blending European Art Song and South African Roots
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
South African tenor and composer Ongama Mhlontlo released ECHOES, a recording project pairing classical works by Hahn, Tosti, and Wagner with original compositions in isiXhosa and English. The album is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
South African tenor and composer Ongama Mhlontlo released ECHOES, a recording project pairing classical works by Hahn, Tosti, and Wagner with original compositions in isiXhosa and English. The album is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
Additional Casting Revealed For THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG at San Francisco Opera
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
San Francisco Opera announced additional casting for its 2028 production of Wagner's four-opera Ring cycle, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim and director Francesca Zambello, with an international ensemble of leading Wagnerians.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
San Francisco Opera announced additional casting for its 2028 production of Wagner's four-opera Ring cycle, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim and director Francesca Zambello, with an international ensemble of leading Wagnerians.
Cast and Dates Set For THE RING CYCLE at The Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
The Royal Opera will present the complete cycle of Richard Wagner's DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN in Barrie Kosky's production, conducted by Music Director Jakub Hrůša. The four-opera cycle brings together Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung in a single week-long theatrical experience.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
The Royal Opera will present the complete cycle of Richard Wagner's DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN in Barrie Kosky's production, conducted by Music Director Jakub Hrůša. The four-opera cycle brings together Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung in a single week-long theatrical experience.
More Than 180 Artists to Bring WAGNER: MYTH & MUSIC to the Lyric Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present a concert program of orchestral and choral favorites featuring more than 180 artists, conductor Alexander Soddy making his company debut, and soprano Christine Goerke as soloist.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present a concert program of orchestral and choral favorites featuring more than 180 artists, conductor Alexander Soddy making his company debut, and soprano Christine Goerke as soloist.
DER VAMPYR to Make Chicago Debut with Chicago City Opera
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Chicago City Opera will present the Chicago premiere of Heinrich Marschner's gothic horror opera DER VAMPYR in three performances across Chicago venues. The 1828 opera precedes modern vampire fiction by decades.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Chicago City Opera will present the Chicago premiere of Heinrich Marschner's gothic horror opera DER VAMPYR in three performances across Chicago venues. The 1828 opera precedes modern vampire fiction by decades.
Violinist Bella Hristova 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Violinist Bella Hristova will present performances with orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic and Charlotte Symphony, and release a recording of six newly commissioned solo violin works in spring 2027.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Violinist Bella Hristova will present performances with orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic and Charlotte Symphony, and release a recording of six newly commissioned solo violin works in spring 2027.
MANON to Open at San Francisco Opera
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Massenet's MANON at the War Memorial Opera House, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim and starring Amina Edris and Pene Pati in Vincent Boussard's production.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Massenet's MANON at the War Memorial Opera House, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim and starring Amina Edris and Pene Pati in Vincent Boussard's production.
HANSEL AND GRETEL to Open Sarasota Opera's Fall Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Sarasota Opera will present Engelbert Humperdinck's HANSEL AND GRETEL, marking its first mainstage collaboration with Sarasota Youth Opera and Sarasota Ballet School's conservatory programs.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Sarasota Opera will present Engelbert Humperdinck's HANSEL AND GRETEL, marking its first mainstage collaboration with Sarasota Youth Opera and Sarasota Ballet School's conservatory programs.
Video: PARSIFAL Cast and Creatives Discuss Royal Opera House Staging
by Rachel Stone - Sep 5, 2026
The Royal Opera House released an insights video featuring cast and creatives discussing Evgeny Titov's new production of Wagner's PARSIFAL.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 5, 2026
The Royal Opera House released an insights video featuring cast and creatives discussing Evgeny Titov's new production of Wagner's PARSIFAL.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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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