Patricia Racette News

Sylvia D'Eramo to Replace Angel Blue in SUSANNAH at Houston Grand Opera

by Stephi Wild — October 2, 2026

Houston Grand Opera announced soprano Sylvia D'Eramo will take over the title role in Carlisle Floyd's SUSANNAH after Angel Blue withdrew from the production.

Photos: SUSANNAH to Open Houston Grand Opera Season with Angel Blue

by Rachel Stone — September 23, 2026

Houston Grand Opera will open its 2026-27 season with Carlisle Floyd's American opera classic SUSANNAH, directed by soprano Patricia Racette and conducted by James Gaffigan.

Conductor James Gaffigan Reveals 2026-2027 Season Highlights

by Stephi Wild — September 2, 2026

Conductor James Gaffigan will begin his fourth season as General Music Director of Komische Oper Berlin while launching his tenure as Music Director Designate of Houston Grand Opera with Floyd's SUSANNAH.

Single Tickets to Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026/27 Season on Sale This Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 6, 2026

Single tickets go on sale for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026/27 Season — seven operas spanning centuries and continents, four unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed live, plus more.

Conductor Daniela Candillari to Lead American Opera Productions Across U.S. and Europe

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 29, 2026

Daniela Candillari has revealed 2026–2027 season anchored by performances at Boston Lyric Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago, alongside debuts with Seattle Opera and Baluarte Teatro in Spain.

Review: CENTER STAGE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis

by Steve Callahan — July 6, 2026

Opera Theatre of St.

Single Tickets On Sale For Houston Grand Opera’s 2026-27 Season

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

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.

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis

by Steve Callahan — June 9, 2026

Opera Theatre of St.

Interview: Chatting with The Pirates of Penzance's Major-General Robert Mellon

by James Lindhorst — May 14, 2026

When The Pirates of Penzance opens Opera Theater of St.

Preview: Opera Theatre of St. Louis 2026 Festival Season Features Tony Winner Paulo Szot and Tony Nominee Kate Baldwin in The Light in the Piazza

by James Lindhorst — May 8, 2026

In her first season as the new artistic director at Opera Theatre of St.

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.

Feature: This Summer St. Louis Will Get a Double Shot of Paulo Szot

by James Lindhorst — April 16, 2026

World renowned opera singer and Tony Award winner Paulo Szot will be spending a lot of time in St.

DON GIOVANNI, LA TRAVIATA and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2026/27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 9, 2026

Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.

Houston Grand Opera Unveils 2026-27 Season - DER ROSENKAVALIER, SHOW BOAT and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2026

Houston Grand Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, which includes a new production of Verdi’s Aida; a new staging of Carlisle Floyd’s seminal American opera, Susannah and more.

San Diego Opera Reveals 2026-27 Season - Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 23, 2026

San Diego Opera has revealed its 2026–2027 season.

Carlisle Floyd Centennial To Celebrate The Composer's Legacy Worldwide In 2026

by A.A. Cristi — January 8, 2026

The Carlisle Floyd Centennial will present an international celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth on June 11, 2026, recognizing his lasting role in American opera and his deep ties to the cultural life of the American South.