Houston Grand Opera News
BREAKING THE WAVES Album to Be Released by Houston Grand Opera
Houston Grand Opera will release the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's opera Breaking the Waves, captured during its 2025 Houston premiere.
Louisville Orchestra Names Jude Vaclavik as New Chief Executive Officer
The Louisville Orchestra appointed Jude Vaclavik as CEO following a national search.
OPERA America Unveils 2026 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients
OPERA America announced the recipients of its 2026 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, honoring outstanding trustees from North American opera companies for leadership and service.
BEYOND THE STARDUST to Open at The Flea With Full Cast Announced
The Flea announced the cast of BEYOND THE STARDUST, an immersive nightlife show conceived by Niegel Smith and The Illustrious Blacks, featuring aerialists, vocalists, and dancers in an Afro-disco-space-punk production.
Review: OF MICE AND MEN at Des Moines Metro Opera
As America celebrates is 250th birthday, 'Of Mice and Men' celebrates it and the 100th birthday of Carlise Floyd by revisiting this timeless story through a new lense.
Single Tickets On Sale For Houston Grand Opera’s 2026-27 Season
Houston Grand Opera has put single tickets on sale for its upcoming season, featuring 38 performances across six productions, including SUSANNAH, SHOW BOAT, and a new staging of AIDA.
OPERA IN THE PARK to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Free Madison Concert
Madison Opera's OPERA IN THE PARK returns for its 25th year with a free outdoor concert at Garner Park, featuring soloists, the Madison Opera Chorus, and Madison Symphony Orchestra performing opera and musical theater favorites.
AN EVENING WITH ISABEL LEONARD AND FRIENDS at Carnegie Hall Canceled
An Evening With Isabel Leonard and Friends has been cancelled at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall due to personal family reasons.
The Prince Fellowship to Open Applications for 2026 Program
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced applications are open for its 2026 program, offering early-career producers a $10,000 stipend, a $20,000 production budget, and mentorship from industry leaders.
TAPA Reveals 2026 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) today revealed all nominations for the 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more.
Carnegie Hall Will Present THE CARLISLE FLOYD CENTENNIAL Concert
Carnegie Hall will host a centennial concert honoring American opera composer Carlisle Floyd, featuring mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, conductor Christopher James Ray, and the inaugural Carlisle Floyd Prize for Voice.
Houston Grand Opera Will Present Free Summer Programs for Kids and Families
Houston Grand Opera will bring free Storybook Opera and Meet an Opera Singer! programs to libraries, parks, and community spaces across Houston, with teaching artists leading interactive performances for children.
Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA with Eun Sun Kim Will Come to San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera will present Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim, in Keith Warner's contemporary museum staging featuring a cast including Elena Pankratova and Elza van den Heever.
Keith Chambers Named Conductor for OperaOn75's Inaugural LA BOHÈME
OperaOn75 announced Keith Chambers as conductor for its inaugural full-scale production of Puccini's LA BOHÈME at the Church Street Auditorium in McKinney, Texas.
Video: Ryan McCartan Performs 'Maria' in WEST SIDE STORY at the Washington National Opera
All new video has been released of Ryan McCartan performing 'Maria' in Washington National Opera's production of West Side Story.
Yo-Yo Ma, Herb Alpert, and More Join the San Francisco Symphony in June
The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
Carbonell Awards Welcomes Three New Members To Board Of Directors
The Carbonell Awards announced three new Board of Directors members — Debbie Calabria, Dale Edwards, and Zaylin Yates — representing Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward County cultural organizations.
