Maria Todaro Will Helm New Production of TOSCA at The 72nd Festival Puccini
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Maria Todaro, General Director and CEO of Florida Grand Opera, will direct a new production of Tosca at the 72nd Festival Puccini at the Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini in Torre del Lago, Italy.
San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
Photos: 2026 Princeton Festival Opens With Sierra Boggess, Sondra Radvanovsky & Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Check out photos from opening weekend of The Princeton Festival which welcomed hundreds of patrons on Friday, June 5 for a cabaret performance featuring Sierra Boggess, who sang a range of Broadway tunes to the delight of her gathered fans.
MADAMA BUTTERFLY Will Come to Princeton Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree, fresh from the Metropolitan Opera stage, will perform the title role in the Princeton Festival's new production of Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Morven Museum & Garden, with a 7-year-old local student making his Festival debut.
THE PRINCETON FESTIVAL to Open at Morven Museum with Sierra Boggess and More
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
The Princeton Festival will open at Morven Museum & Garden with a weekend featuring Sierra Boggess, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky, American Repertory Ballet, and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.
Canadian Opera Company to Mark 20 Years of Four Seasons Centre with Gala Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Canadian Opera Company will host a one-night-only concert at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, featuring the COC Orchestra, COC Chorus, and an all-Canadian lineup of soloists performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
Princeton Festival Guild Artists' Roundtable to Feature MADAMA BUTTERFLY Cast & Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
The Princeton Festival Guild will present its annual Artists' Roundtable at Princeton Public Library, featuring conductor Rossen Milanov, Stage Director Eve Summer, and cast members discussing Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY.
A DECADE OF DIVAS Concert Casting Unveiled At Opera Orlando
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Opera Orlando announced the full cast for A DECADE OF DIVAS, a one-night-only concert at Steinmetz Hall featuring sopranos, tenors, and a mezzo-soprano from the company's past nine seasons alongside the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
TOSCA, OF MICE AND MEN, And KING ROGER Casting Revealed for Des Moines Metro Opera 2026 Festival Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Des Moines Metro Opera has announced casting for its 2026 Festival Season featuring Tosca, OF MICE AND MEN, and KING ROGER. The season will run in repertory in Iowa with a roster of international artists.
Royal Ballet and Opera Reveals 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Royal Ballet and Opera announced its 2026/27 Season, featuring 10 new opera productions including PARSIFAL, GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, and LA GIOCONDA, plus ballet masterworks and Wayne McGregor's 20th anniversary. Tickets go on sale June 24, 2026.
Wolf Trap Opera Reveals Summer 2026 Filene & Studio Artists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026
Wolf Trap Opera has announced the cast for its 2026 summer season, showcasing a dynamic roster of emerging artists in one of the country's leading training grounds for rising opera talent.
San Francisco Opera Will Celebrate Pride With Concert Hosted By Sapphira Cristál
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert on June 26 at the War Memorial Opera House, hosted by Sapphira Cristál, with conductor Robert Mollicone leading soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
Minnesota Orchestra Will Present BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE with Thomas Søndergård
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
The Minnesota Orchestra will present Bluebeard’s Castle under Thomas Søndergård. The performances launch the Sound Unbound series. Concerts will take place at Orchestra Hall.
Freddie Fox Will Make Musical Theatre Debut in HIGH SOCIETY at the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Freddie Fox will make his musical theatre debut in HIGH SOCIETY at the Barbican Theatre, with the full cast now announced for the summer production. Learn more here!
Portland State Opera To Present COSÌ FAN TUTTE In Portland
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
Portland State University Opera will present COSÌ FAN TUTTE from April 17 to April 26 at Lincoln Performance Hall. The production, directed by Layna Chianakas, features a modern interpretation of Mozart's classic opera.
Operatic Legends And Rising Stars To Gather For The 2026 SHERRILL MILNES VOICE GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs will present the 2026 VOICE Gala on May 6 at the Harmonie Club in New York City. This annual event, a key fundraiser for opera scholarships, will celebrate the legacy of opera with a lineup of distinguished honorees and talented performers. The gala aims to support the development of future opera stars by raising funds for scholarships, ensuring the continuation of high-caliber vocal performance and education.
Sir Bryn Terfel CBE Will Deliver Vocal Masterclass During MSO Brahms Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
Internationally acclaimed opera star Sir Bryn Terfel CBE will perform at the MSO's 2026 Spring Gala and present an exclusive masterclass for aspiring voices.
Sondra Radvanovsky And The Bacon Brothers To Headline 2026 Princeton Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026 Princeton Festival lineup, featuring Sondra Radvanovsky, The Bacon Brothers, and 'Madama Butterfly' with Toni Marie Palmertree.
The Atlanta Opera Reveals 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present a dynamic 2026-2027 season with seven productions, including classic and contemporary operas and musical theatre, before relocating to a new venue.
The Theatre Group at SBCC to Stage A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS in March 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS from March 4-21, 2026, at the Garvin Theatre.
The Ballard Institute And Museum Of Puppetry Will Present Sidney Chrysler’s Miniature Puppet Operas Puppet Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a forum on Sidney Chrysler's Miniature Puppet Operas on March 4.
Opera Orlando Unveils Cast of THE SECRET RIVER at Mead Botanical Garden
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
Opera Orlando will remount its first commissioned opera, THE SECRET RIVER, March 6 and 7 at Mead Botanical Garden’s Grove Stage. The site-specific presentation marks a return for the work, which is based on the Newbery Honor Award-winning book by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
Wolf Trap Unveils 2026 Summer Season of Classical and Opera Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Wolf Trap will present a diverse lineup of classical music and opera performances for its 2026 summer season, featuring renowned global artists and ensembles.
Mahan Esfahani Debuts Julian Grant's Harpsichord Concerto with Princeton Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present the world premiere of 'Vaudeville in Teal' by Julian Grant, featuring harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani, on March 7-8 at Richardson Auditorium.
Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.
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