For the third night in a row, the Santa Fe Opera has been forced to cancel a performance due to air quality related to the Frijoles Fire. The company said, “For the health and safety of our artists, staff and patrons, tonight’s performance of ‘EUGENE ONEGIN’ (8/12) has been cancelled due to dangerous air quality from wildfire smoke in Santa {…}

The Santa Fe Opera has canceled two performances due to air quality. The company first canceled its August 10 performance of “Madama Butterfly” and is now canceling its August 11 performance of “Rodelinda.” In a statement company said, “The safety of our artists, staff and audience is our highest priority. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to monitor conditions {…}

The Santa Fe Opera will offer three free community events to complement its 2026 Festival Season, per an official press release. In partnership with 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio, the company will air live-recorded radio broadcasts of each opening night performance on Mondays throughout August. The broadcasts are scheduled for August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 6 p.m. {…}

The Santa Fe Opera has announced cast changes for its 2026 season. The company said that Native New Mexican and Santa Fe Opera favorite Susan Graham will sing the role of Larina in “Eugene Onegin,” replacing the previously announced Lindsay Ammann. Graham recently perform the role earlier this year in the Palais Garnier production directed by Ralph Fiennes. Meanwhile, Lindsay {…}

The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 84 members of its 2026 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians. Each season, technical apprentices perform essential backstage functions within one of eight distinct crews: Audio/Visual, Costumes, Electrics, Production/Music Services, Properties, Scenic Art, Stage Operations, and Wigs and Makeup. The crews carry out daily changeovers to maintain the season’s repertory schedule and fill positions {…}