Francesca Zambello News

GUYS AND DOLLS Begins Rehearsals at Shakespeare Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — October 31, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomed this week the cast and creative team of its upcoming holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls.

Kennedy Center Ticket Sales Continue To Drop Following Trump Takeover

by Joshua Wright — October 31, 2025

A new analysis of shows attendance for major productions between early September and mid-October reached the lowest levels since the pandemic.

Review: AIDA at the Kennedy Center's Opera House

by Alexander C. Kafka — October 25, 2025

With this marvelous Aida, WNO kicks off its 70th-anniversary season in grand style.

Review: PORGY AND BESS at Houston Grand Opera

by Armando Urdiales — October 25, 2025

As Houston performing arts ventures grow for the 2025-26 season, Houston Grand Opera surpasses them all with a thrilling 50th anniversary production of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess.

Houston Grand Opera to Open Season with THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS

by A.A. Cristi — September 24, 2025

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will launch its 2025–26 season with The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, beginning October 24 at the Wortham Theater Center.

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at LA Opera

by Andrew Child — September 22, 2025

When the iconic ‘Prologue’ begins to simmer, the gang of Jets loitering about the stage in Jessica Jahn’s contemporary streetwear, bedecked in tattoos and bomber jackets may immediately perturb any purists in the audience.

Complete Cast Announced for Shakespeare Theatre Company's GUYS AND DOLLS

by Joshua Wright — September 10, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared casting for its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls.

Houston Grand Opera To Host 50 YEARS OF THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS IN HOUSTON: ART, CULTURE, AND AMERICAN IDENTITY

by A.A. Cristi — August 13, 2025

Houston Grand Opera will host 50 Years of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess in Houston: Art, Culture, and American Identity on September 16, 2025, in partnership with Holocaust Museum Houston.

OPERA America Reveals 2025 Opera Hall Of Fame Inductees

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 28, 2025

OPERA America has inducted nine exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2025.

Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch to Perform in Ptown in August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 22, 2025

Tony Nominated Producer Mark Cortale will host the return of Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch at Town Hall.

Julie Benko, Bill Irwin, Hayley Podschun & More Featured in Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2025/26 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed a sneak peek at casting for the 25/26 Season with several Broadway talents and local favorites leading the list in its first three shows: Merry Wives, The Wild Duck, and Guys and Dolls.

Opera Montana Unveils 2025-26 Season Including RAGTIME Directed By Francesca Zambello

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 28, 2025

Opera Montana - the state's oldest professional opera company - has revealed its 2025-2026 season, the company's 48th.

Review: PORGY AND BESS at Kennedy Center

by David Friscic — May 27, 2025

The pivotal and star-crossed main characters and the Catfish Row community come alive in the highly influential, thought-provoking, and engrossing opera Porgy and Bess.

Tickets on Sale Now for PORGY AND BESS at Houston Grand Opera

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 23, 2025

Houston Grand Opera is now offering single tickets to all performances of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.

Interview: Theatre Life with Francesca Zambello

by Elliot Lanes — May 23, 2025

Today’s subject Francesca Zambello is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director of Washington National Opera (WNO).

Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch to Return to 54 Below in December

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 8, 2025

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway favorite Christine Ebersole and piano virtuoso Billy Stritch in December.

Review: AMERICAN RHAPSODY at Kennedy Center

by David Friscic — May 7, 2025

An evening of the myriad modes of music that constitute the American Experience was celebrated at the Kennedy Center’s production of American Rhapsody.

Video: Preview of WEST SIDE STORY Ahead of LA Opera Run

by Michael Major — May 5, 2025

Countless fans know and love Leonard Bernstein’s landmark work and the iconic original choreography created by the legendary Jerome Robbins.

Interview: Theatre Life with S. Katy Tucker

by Elliot Lanes — April 29, 2025

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MADAMA BUTTERFLY and More Set for North Carolina Opera 2025–2026 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 10, 2025

After years of rising audience enthusiasm and sold-out performances, North Carolina Opera is expanding its season in 2025-2026 with three full-scale productions.