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Opera San José Will Stage FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

by Nicole Rosky — August 31, 2026

Opera San José will present the musical that revolutionized American theater, Fiddler on the Roof.

Interview: Shawna Lucey of OPERA SAN JOSE

by Jim Munson — May 21, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with Shawna Lucey, Opera San Jose's General Director & CEO, about being one of a cohort of women in leadership roles in the Bay Area classical music scene.

Opera San José to Bring Free Outdoor Concert to San José Municipal Rose Garden

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 18, 2026

Opera San José will present live music under the summer sky at Opera in the Rose Garden, a free outdoor concert featuring the Opera San José Orchestra under the direction of OSJ Music Director and conductor Joseph Marcheso.

Opera San Jose Reveals 26/27 Season - DON GIOVANNI, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 17, 2026

Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the company’s 43rd season, a line up that offers audiences classic operatic favorites, a groundbreakingAmerican musical, and the company’s first-ever John Adams opera.

BOHÈME OUT OF THE BOX to Tour Multiple Cities This April

by Stephi Wild — February 27, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present BOHÈME OUT OF THE BOX in various locations including San Francisco, Emeryville, Oakland, Woodside, and Concord this April, bringing opera closer to the community.

Opera Parallele Reveals 2026 Spring Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild — January 27, 2026

Opera Parallele will present an engaging lineup for its 2026 spring season, featuring a mix of contemporary and classic operas.

Photos: MADAMA BUTTERFLY At Opera San José

by A.A. Cristi — November 14, 2025

Opera San José will continue its 42nd season with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, running November 16–30, 2025 at the California Theatre.

Opera San José to Present Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY At The California Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — October 22, 2025

Opera San José continues its 42nd season—centered on the theme “What Is Love?”—with Puccini’s tragic masterpiece Madama Butterfly, running November 16–30, 2025, at the California Theatre (345 South First Street, San José).

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Comes to Opera San José Next Month

by Stephi Wild — October 7, 2025

Opera San José will continue its 42nd season, devoted to exploring the question “what is love?,” with Puccini's tragic masterpiece Madama Butterfly.

Opera San José Performs at the Historic Filoli Estate in March

by Stephi Wild — February 28, 2025

Filoli's historic Woodside estate, which unveiled its beautifully restored ballroom in September 2024, will welcome Opera San José for its Ballroom Performance Series with public concerts.

Opera San José Closes Season With Swashbuckling Suspense In ZORRO

by A.A. Cristi — February 19, 2025

Opera San José will conclude its 41st season with the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta's Zorro.

Opera San José Unveils 24-25 Season Featuring a Local Premiere & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2024

Opera San José has revealed the programming for the company’s 41st season.

Photos: First Look At Verid's RIGOLETTO At Opera San José

by A.A. Cristi — January 30, 2024

Opera San José’s 40th anniversary season continues with a thrilling production of Verdi’s Rigoletto.

Vengeance, Murder, More On Stage As Opera San José Presents RIGOLETTO, February 17- March 3

by A.A. Cristi — January 12, 2024

Opera San José's 40th anniversary season continues with a thrilling production of Verdi's Rigoletto.

Opera San José Hosts Virtual Fundraiser LET THE DREAM BEGIN, December 14

by A.A. Cristi — November 22, 2023

Opera lovers will have a unique opportunity to support Opera San José with a fun (and fund) raiser, Let the Dream Begin, to be presented via streaming from OSJ's Heiman Digital Studio, 7pm, Tuesday, December 14.

Opera San José Launches Season With All-New ROMEO & JULIET

by Blair Ingenthron — August 5, 2023

Opera San José will launch its 40th anniversary season with an all-new production of Charles Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey, in her first production since taking the helm of the company.

Solo Opera to Present The West Coast Premiere of THE THREE FEATHERS in September

by Blair Ingenthron — June 11, 2023

Solo Opera will produce their largest, most ambitious opera to date, The Three Feathers, with music by award winning composer, Lori Laitman and libretto by former CA poet laureate, Dana Gioia.

Opera San José to Conclude Season With TOSCA in April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2023

Opera San José’s 2022-23 season will conclude with a vivid production of Puccini’s thriller Tosca.

Opera Parallele Announces Cast Changes in THE SHINING

by Stephi Wild — March 8, 2023

Opera Parallèle announced baritone singer Robert Wesley Mason will now sing the role of Jack Torrance and bass-baritone Kevin Deas will sing the role of Dick Hallorann in the company's upcoming West Coast premiere of The Shining, the critically acclaimed opera by Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-win

Opera San José Unveils 2023-24 40th Anniversary Season

by Stephi Wild — March 2, 2023

Opera San José General Director Shawna Lucey has unveiled plans for the company's gala 40th anniversary season, which will celebrate the organization's illustrious past, innovative present, and exciting future.