Spoleto Festival USA

Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.

Spoleto Festival USA Launches Partnership with Apple Music Classical
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026

Spoleto Festival USA has set Live from Spoleto 2025: Orchestra, the first release in a new, multi-project partnership with Apple Music Classical. The collaboration presents exclusive recordings from the Festival’s 2025 Orchestra performances. Listen to a single now.

Spoleto Festival USA Reveals 2026 Season Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

​​​​​​​Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2026 season, running May 22–June 7, 2026, featuring more than 110 performances across opera, dance, theater, music, jazz, and community programs.

Review: MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 18, 2025

This major new production from Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence Sophie Laplane and co-creator, James Bonas (The Crucible), draws on the complex relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England. Laplane’s bold choreography blends classicism with modernity, reshaping a familiar story with powerful originality.

Performer & Composer Nathalie Joachim Named Opera Philadelphia's Composer in Residence
by Emmy Rice - Jul 19, 2025

Grammy-nominated performer and composer Nathalie Joachim, a Haitian American artist hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation) will serve as Opera Philadelphia’s Composer in Residence for the upcoming 2025-2026 Season.

Nathalie Joachim Named Composer in Residence For Opera Philadelphia's 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025

Grammy-nominated performer and composer Nathalie Joachim, a Haitian American artist will serve as Opera Philadelphia's Composer in Residence for the upcoming 2025-2026 Season.

Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW AT SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA at Dock Street Theatre
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 4, 2025

Spoleto Festival USA's bipolar weekend of WHITE BOX and POLAR BEAR & PENGUIN was an admirable pairing for young and old -but not as grippingly theatrical as the world premiere staging of Benjamin Britten's opera, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, retelling the ghostly Henry James novella under the direction of Rodula Gaitanou

World Premiere Recording AN AMERICAN SOLDIER Announced by American Composers Orchestra
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025

The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) today released the world premiere recording of composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang’s moving and timely opera, An American Soldier, conducted by Carolyn Kuan, digitally via Platoon.

Spoleto Festival USA Adds REMEMBER THIS to 2025 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Spoleto Festival USA has announced the addition of the critically acclaimed play, Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, to its 2025 season.

Three New Musicians to Join Boston Symphony Orchestra for the 2025�"26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Caleb Quillen as the orchestra’s new principal bass. BSO third horn Michael Winter has been appointed associate principal horn, and Samuel Andonian and Arianna Brusubardis Grace join as section violins.

Spoleto Festival USA Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Spoleto Festival USA have announced the lineup for its 49th Festival taking place from May 23 to June 8. Charleston's enchanting backdrop sets the stage for more than 120 unforgettable performances, including six world premieres and two U.S. premieres across opera, theater, music, and dance.

Albany Symphony To Welcome 10 New Orchestra Musicians, Including New Concertmaster Christina Bouey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

The Albany Symphony recently held auditions and appointed ten new talented musicians including Christina Bouey (concertmaster), and more. Learn more about the new members!

Dallas Bach Society To Release Premiere Recording Of Handel's Original Messiah In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

The Dallas Bach Society, led by James Richman, will release a premiere recording of Handel's original 1741 version of MESSIAH on November 22, 2024, featuring a new edition by musicologist Malcolm Bruno.

Cellist Seth Parker Woods to Tour New Program THUS SPOKE THEIR VERSE To Newport, Washington D.C. And Boston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods presents 'Thus Spoke Their Verse,' exploring three centuries of cello music focused on identity and storytelling, touring Newport, Washington D.C., and Boston. Learn more and see how to attend.

Interview: Theatre Life with Anita Yavich
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 4, 2024

Today’s subject Anita Yavich is currently living her theatre life both locally and on Broadway. Her costume designs can currently be seen in Roundabout Theatre Company’s current production of Yellow Face and starting October 25th her work will be onstage at Kennedy Center in the Opera House with Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of Fidelio. The show runs through November 4th.

1927'S PLEASE RIGHT BACK Comes To The Southbank Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

1927's PLEASE RIGHT BACK has announced its run at the Southbank Centre, blending live performance and animation. The show will be held from October 10-15, 2024, offering a unique theatrical experience.

OPERA America Awards $100,000 to Support Opera by Women at Five Opera Companies
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

OPERA America has announced grants to five companies to support the commissioning of new works by women composers as part of its Opera Grants for Women Composers program, generously supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.