Houston Grand Opera News

MYTHIC, An Immortal New Musical, Will Get Its World Premiere At Charing Cross Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2018

The relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter can be sheer Hell - especially if that daughter is a Greek goddess with a taste for the Underworld.

2018 Conference Highlights Arts Partnerships For Diverse Learning Needs

by A.A. Cristi — September 5, 2018

As part of National Arts-in-Education Week, the Houston Arts Partners Conference will be held on Sept.

New Release from Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

by Marianka Swain — August 31, 2018

OCGMA Presents HOLIDAY ENCORES

by A.A. Cristi — August 29, 2018

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) will present 'Holiday Encores' on Monday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Great Auditorium.

Lyric Opera Of KC Kicks Off 2018-19 Season With New Production Of WEST SIDE STORY

by Julie Musbach — August 29, 2018

Lyric Opera of Kansas City opens its 2018-2019 season with the award-winning work that transports Romeo & Juliet to the streets of New York City, a NEW PRODUCTION of West Side Story

Ars Lyrica Houston Opens 'Out of the Box' Season with RE-GIFTING WITH ROYALTY

by Julie Musbach — August 13, 2018

Leading from the harpsichord, Artistic Director Matthew Dirst joins returning soloists Lauren Snouffer (soprano), Colin St-Martin (Baroque flute), and Elizabeth Blumenstock(Baroque violin) and the Ars Lyrica ensemble for 'Re-gifting with Royalty'

Horse Head Will Tour Houston Next Month

by A.A. Cristi — August 8, 2018

From August 17 - September 1, 2018, Horse Head will present WE'RE GONNA DIE by Young Jean Lee at nine unique Houston concert venues.

The Linda And Mitch Hart Institute For Women Conductors Class Of 2018 Announced

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2018

The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the names of the twelve distinguished professionals (six conductors, two administrators, and four observers) selected to participate in the fourth annual residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera taking place Oc

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Comes To The Paramount Theatre Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2018

Casting has been announced for Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for its highly anticipated return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre from August 8 - 19.

DESPERATE MEASURES, Announces New Block Of Tickets On Sale

by A.A. Cristi — August 2, 2018

Desperate Measures, the new musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina),and directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Marry Harry) has announced a new block of tickets, now on sale through October 28 for the open ended run.

BWW Interview: LUKE & BLYTHE KIRKWOOD Put Spotlight On Collaboration Between Students & Professionals in SUMMER SING-THRU SERIES

by Audrey Morabito — August 3, 2018

What do you get what you cross two solution-minded musical theatre lovers with a need to create and a love of collaboration? Husband-and-wife team Luke and Blythe Kirkwood are the prime example of artists that saw a need in the Houston theatre world, and took it upon themselves to fill it.

League of American Orchestras Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors

by Stephi Wild — August 2, 2018

Alan Mason, Jennifer Mondie, Trine Sorensen, and Alan D.

HOLIDAY INN Opens at The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival

by A.A. Cristi — August 1, 2018

Next up this summer at the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) is Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn.

Updated Casting Announced For San Francisco Opera's 2018–19 Season

by A.A. Cristi — July 30, 2018

San Francisco Opera announces updated casting for its 96th Season, which opens Friday, September 7, with the double bill of Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, and two galas, Opera Ball 2018: ¡Viva La Noche! and the BRAVO! CLUB Opening Night Gala.