New York City Opera News

Acclaimed interdisciplinary theater artist Larry Sousa—whose extensive career as a director, choreographer, designer, educator, and performer has spanned Broadway, regional theater, television, film, and higher education for more than 30 years—has joined Boston College's Theatre Department this academic year as the Monan Professor in Theatre Arts.

The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces (CRCI) presents Dances with Robots: a podcast exploring the intersection of art, technology, and activism. Hosted by Sydney Skybetter and Ariane Michaud, the podcast premieres on November 14, 2023. Join them as they navigate the world through interdisciplinary practice.

Ensemble Studio Theatre (Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis, CoArtistic Directors) has extended REDWOOD, by Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony, until Saturday, November 18.

The Atlanta Opera is presenting its first mainstage event of the new season with a new co-production of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto on Nov 4 -7, 2023 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. One of the composer's most celebrated operas, Rigoletto tells a poignant tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. Watch a new trailer for the production here!

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announces the appointment of Sharon Bjorndal Lavery as Chorus Director and Opera Assistant Conductor. Lavery will work with both the Symphony Chorus and Opera Chorus, preparing them for performances.

Grant Gustin will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming new musical Water For Elephants, which is set for come to Broadway in February 2024! Plus, find out who else will appear in the production.

Get the latest news on the cast of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, including the return of Michael Cerveris as Scrooge.

Check out rehearsal video footage from Robert O'Hara's production of Anthony Davis's X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X at the Met Opera here!

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents 'Caesar!' and the first family of violin - Alexander, Albert, and Marina Markov - on November 18. Also featuring The Chopin Project®, winners of the Artist Series Concerts 2023 Statewide Vocal Competition, and woodwind power couple Sang Yoon Kim and Christine Kim. Get tickets now!

Under the auspices of Bing Productions, Springfield Chamber Players' (formerly MOSSO) second concert of the fall will be on Saturday, November 18, 7:30pm at Asbury Hall in Springfield's Trinity United Methodist Church.

Palm Beach Symphony, led by Music Director Gerard Schwarz at the podium, opens its Golden Anniversary Season with piano virtuoso Yefim Bronfman and a program featuring a world premiere commissioned for the occasion in the Dreyfoos Concert Hall at the Kravis Center on Sunday, November 19 at 3 p.m.

The Verdi Chorus’ 40th Anniversary season continues with its landmark Fall 2023 Concert 40! for two performances only.

Ensemble Studio Theatre will begin performances for REDWOOD by Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony on Wednesday, October 18.

Join in for a memorial celebration honoring the life and legacy of Jennifer Muller, featuring remembrances, live performances, and historical footage. Admission is free with RSVP.

Opera San José will present a rollicking new production of Gioachino Rossini's comedy 'The Barber of Seville.' Join Figaro, Count Almaviva, and Rosina in this entertaining opera filled with matchmaking, mistaken identities, and love at first sight. Get your tickets now!

Key City Public Theatre opens their 65th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of Oscar Wilde's THE CANTERVILLE GHOST. This chilling and humorous production, adapted by local playwright Bry Kifolo, promises to deliver romance and redemption. Don't miss this exciting new show in Port Townsend, WA.

New York City Opera has announced Angels in America has received the Austrian Musical Theater Award for Best Contemporary Musical Theater Production for its co-production with The Salzburger Landestheater. The eleventh annual Austrian Music Theater Awards ceremony took place in Vienna City Hall, honoring exceptional works of music, theater, and musical theater, from across Austria.

The Atlanta Opera presents its first mainstage event of the new season with a new co-production of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto on Nov 4 -7, 2023 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 

Celebrate the extraordinary career of sound designer Abe Jacob as he receives the prestigious Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design at the 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards on October 23.

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, will kick off its its 150th Anniversary and 2023-2024 season on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00pm with Bach's Magnificat and Mozart's Requiem.