Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced the 2026 class of its Richard Gaddes Festival Artist and Gerdine Young Artist Programs. The 2026 Richard Gaddes Festival Artists are Vinicius Costa (bass), Shyheim Selvan Hinnant (bass-baritone), and Veronica Siebert (mezzo-soprano). Meanwhile, the 2026 Gerdine Young Artists include Landry Allen, Rosario Armas, Imara Ashton, Cole Bellamy, Ashlyn Brown, Lazuli Clark, Joel Clemens, {…}

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced the appointment of Patricia Racette as the company’s new Artistic Director, effective Oct. 1, 2025. The appointment follows a rigorous international search conducted by the Catherine French Group. Racette has served as the head of Opera Theatre’s Young Artist Programs since 2019 and in her new position will report to and partner closely with {…}