Patricia Racette News

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 17- with MOULIN ROUGE Stars, Disney on Broadway and More!

by Nicole Rosky — April 17, 2020

Today (April 17) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with Moulin Rouge stars, Disney on Broadway is back, ALW stream Phantom and so much more!

The Metropolitan Opera to Stream MADAMA BUTTERFLY and More in Week 5 of Nightly Met Opera Streams

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 6, 2020

The Met has announced the Week 5 schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.

Merola Opera Program Announces Participants/Dates for 2020 Summer Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 26, 2020

After debuting its first-ever commissioned work in the program's history last season, San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, returns with a new group of rising opera stars for its 63rd season.

Harris Theater Has Announced Their 2020-21 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2020

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BWW Review: DEAD MAN WALKING at Lyric Opera Of Chicago

by Rachel Weinberg — November 17, 2019

There's nothing subtle about Lyric Opera's staging of Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally's contemporary opera DEAD MAN WALKING.

DEAD MAN WALKING The Opera By Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally Will Open at the Lyric Opera of Chicago This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 1, 2019

Dead Man Walking, the powerful opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist-playwright Terrence McNally, will have its long-awaited Lyric premiere this month.

BWW Review: JENUFA at Santa Fe Opera

by Maria Nockin — July 25, 2019

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Santa Fe Opera presented Leoš Janáček's powerful dramatic opera Jenůfa.

JENUFA Receives its Santa Fe Opera Premiere

by Stephi Wild — July 20, 2019

On Saturday, July 20, the Santa Fe Opera will introduce Leoš Janáček's Jenůfa to audiences for the first time in the company's 63 year history.

Merola Concludes Season With Dazzling Grand Finale

by A.A. Cristi — July 12, 2019

San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program wraps up its Summer Festival with the Merola Grand Finale, a concert at the War Memorial Opera House featuring the 29 young international artists selected from over 800 applicants in the 2019 Merola Opera Program, who will showcase a dazzling array of o

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Announces 2019-20 Season

by Rebecca Russo — June 27, 2019

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the details of its 2019-20 season.

New York City Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season; Pride Celebration with Patricia Racette and More

by Julie Musbach — June 21, 2019

New York City Opera has announced its 2019 – 2020 75th Anniversary season.

Rising Opera Stars Kick Off Season With Merola Schwabacher Summer Concert

by A.A. Cristi — May 20, 2019

San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, commences its 62nd season with a showcase of the program's rising stars in the Schwabacher Summer Concert.

Florentine Opera Company Announces New Artistic Advisor, Francesco Milioto

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2019

Francesco Milioto has been named the company's Artistic Advisor.

Verdi Chorus To Present Spring Concert In April

by A.A. Cristi — March 21, 2019

This Spring marks the start of the 36th season of the Verdi Chorus, who will present their Spring Concert, L'Amore e la Vita (Love and Life) for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on April 6 and 7.

Merola Opera Program Announces 62nd Season

by A.A. Cristi — February 28, 2019

San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, launches its 62nd season offering audiences a look at the opera stars of tomorrow.

The Verdi Chorus Announces Spring 2019 Concert Series

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2019

This Spring marks the start of the 36th season of the Verdi Chorus, who will present their Spring Concert, L'Amore e la Vita (Love and Life) for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on April 6 and 7.

42ND STREET And More Announced For Chicago Lyric Opera 2019/20 Season!

by A.A. Cristi — January 24, 2019

A season filled with unforgettable music, riveting stories, thrilling singers from around the world, and stirring productions goes on sale by subscription Friday, January 25, at 10am.

San Francisco Opera Center Announces 2019 Adler Fellows

by A.A. Cristi — November 7, 2018

San Francisco Opera Center Director Sheri Greenawald today announced the 12 recipients of the 2019 Adler Fellowship.

Merola Announces Conductor, Director For First-Ever Commissioned Work

by A.A. Cristi — October 29, 2018

In 2019, San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program will present the first opera commissioned in the Program's history, the world premiere of If I Were You, by distinguished American composer Jake Heggie and noted librettist Gene Scheer.

BWW Interview: Meeting Mr. Wright (Nicholas, That Is), MARNIE's Librettist, at the Met

by Richard Sasanow — October 19, 2018

When the Met's literary advisor asked Nicholas Wright what he thought about doing the libretto for MARNIE, he said yes because he was really interested in working with composer Nico Muhly and Michael Mayer.