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The Dallas Opera Offers Free Streaming of Recent Productions This Summer

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2026

The Dallas Opera (TDO) will release select operas from past seasons for free, on-demand viewing via its YouTube channel.

Photos: Opera San José's CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and PAGLIACCI Double Bill

by Gillian Blum — February 14, 2026

Check out production photos for Opera San José's operatic double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, running February 15 through March 1 at the California Theatre.

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA & PAGLIACCI Double Bill to be Presented at Opera San José

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 6, 2026

Two powerful women will be at the helm when Opera San José returns in the new year with the masterful operatic double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci.

Des Moines Metro Opera Unveils Updated Cast For 2025 Festival Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 10, 2025

Des Moines Metro Opera has revealed updated casting for the company's 2025 Festival Season.

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Kennedy Center

by David Friscic — November 7, 2023

The oft-told tale of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet which has been beloved throughout the ages and been interpreted and showcased in so many films, stage productions and even a ballet ---has been mounted by the Washington National Opera in an odd sort of manner.

Washington National Opera Presents Gounod's ROMEO & JULIET, November 4–18

by A.A. Cristi — September 29, 2023

Washington National Opera presents Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet, directed by Simon Godwin and starring Adam Smith and Rosa Feola.

Review: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI at Lyric

by Kelly Luck — September 24, 2023

Lyric season opens with a double does of opera vérité

Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA And PAGLIACCI

by A.A. Cristi — September 5, 2023

Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper today announced the 2023-2024 season-opening production, a double bill of ALL NEW productions of Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci, conceived by Shawna Lucey and designed by Steven C.

Portland Opera Presents Dvořák's RUSALKA For The First Time

by Stephi Wild — March 28, 2023

Portland Opera continues the 2022/23 season with Antonín Dvořák's Rusalka, performing this piece for the first time in the company's history.

Video: First Look at HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by A.A. Cristi — January 25, 2023

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023.

Photos: First Look at HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 25, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Lyric Opera of Chicago's return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023.

What You Need to Know About Humperdinck's HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 20, 2022

A classic fairytale returns to life as Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel comes to Lyric Opera of Chicago in a universally acclaimed production, back by popular demand for six performances, January 25–February 3, 2023.

Portland Opera Announces 2022/23 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 19, 2022

Portland Opera’s 2022/23 season will feature the cultural touchstone Carmen; Thumbprint, a powerful new opera inspired by the story of Mukhtar Mai, a trailblazing Pakistani human rights activist; the company’s first production of the iconic and magical Dvořák opera Rusalka and more.

BWW Interview: Michael Chioldi of TOSCA at St. Paul's Cathedral

by Erica Miner — June 11, 2021

The New York City-based award-winning baritone and Pittsburgh, PA, native specializes in dramatic roles of Verdi, Puccini, and Strauss

BWW Review: RUSALKA at Des Moines Metro Opera and Iowa PBS: A Journey to the Depths of the Sea and Back.

by DC Felton — July 6, 2020

Last week Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) and Iowa Public Broadcasting Service started the 2020 Virtual Opera season with a stunning airing of 'Manon.

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Broadcast Of Four Operas Through Virtual Festival

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2020

Following the cancellation of the 2020 Festival Season, Des Moines Metro Opera and Iowa PBS have formed a unique partnership to bring the opera season into a digital format with online streams and televised broadcasts of four fan-favorite productions.