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Seattle Opera Announces ‘Timothée Chalamet Discount’ Code for ‘Carmen’

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The Seattle Opera has announced a Timothée Chalamet discount code for upcoming performances of “Carmen.” The company announced the news via social media stating, “All we’ve got to say is… use promo code TIMOTHEE to save 14% off select seats for Carmen, through this weekend only. Timmy, you’re welcome to use it too 💃 See you at the opera!” This {…}

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Brenda Rae, Jamie Barton, Daniela Mack, Aigul Khismatullina, Mané Galoyan, Sylvia D’Eramo Headline Seattle Opera’s 2026-27 Season

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Seattle Opera has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring six productions presented between October 2026 and May 2027 at McCaw Hall and the Opera Center. The season opens with Strauss’s “Salome,” returning to Seattle Opera for the first time since 2002. The production is directed by Bruno Ravella and conducted by Benjamin Manis. Soprano Brenda Rae sings the title role, with {…}

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Seattle Opera Appoints New Directors for Artistic, Programs & Partnerships departments

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General and Artistic Director James Robinson has announced three new appointments to run Seattle Opera’s departments of Artistic Administration & Planning and Programs & Partnerships. The company said that Blaine Inafuku, a seasoned arts leader, will be the next Director of Artistic Administration & Planning. Meanwhile, Sara Litchfield and Lokela Alexander Minami have been appointed Co-Directors of Programs & Partnerships, {…}

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Seattle Opera to World Premiere ‘The Wedding Banquet’ in 2027

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Seattle Opera has announced that it will present the world premiere of “The Wedding Banquet” in January 2027. The new comic opera is inspired by the 1993 film directed by Ang Lee and the re-imagined version by director Andrew Ahn that debuted to widespread acclaim earlier this year. The opera, co-commissioned and co-produced with The Metropolitan Opera, is composed by {…}

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Seattle Opera Teams Up With Local Theaters for Massive Costume Sale

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Seattle Opera is joining forces with Village Theatre, Seattle Rep, Union Arts Center (formerly ACT and Seattle Shakespeare), and Pacific Northwest Ballet for a one-day sale of costumes, accessories, and supplies. Prospective customers will get to choose from over 2,500 pieces for sale, including everything from hats, shirts, shoes, as well as costumes that span periods from 1600 to the {…}

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Seattle Opera Names New Director of Production

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Seattle Opera has named Alicia Moriarty to the position of Director of Production. As of June 1, 2025, Moriarty, who commenced her career with the company back in September 2004 as a Technical Financial Services Coordinator,  has been charged with overseeing all production activity at the company, including stage operations, production stage management, technical administration, and the in-house Costume Shop {…}

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Freddie Ballentine & Kunal Lahiry Recital Leads Spring 2025 Slate at Seattle Opera

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Seattle Opera is set to kick off its 2025 spring season. Resident artists Michael J. Hawk and Tiffany Townsend, accompanied by pianist David McDade perform selections by Strauss, Puccini, Wagner, and more. Performance Date: March 21, 2025 Tenor Freddie Ballentine and pianist Kunal Lahiry present “Our People,” which features a diverse range of repertoire exploring Black and LGBTQ experiences, from {…}

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Sasha Cooke, Heidi Stober, David Portillo, J’Nai Bridges & Jarrett Ott Lead Seattle Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Seattle Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance.” The cast includes Reginald Smith, Jr. as the Pirate King, Thomas Glass as Major-General Stanley, David Portillo as Frederic, Vanessa Becerra as Mabel, and Katharine Goeldner as Ruth. David Charles Abell will conduct Sean Curran’s production. Performance Dates: Oct. 18-Nov. 1, {…}

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Seattle Opera Unveils Lineup of Events to Celebrate World Premiere of ‘Jubilee’

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(Image from Seattle Opera Website) Seattle Opera is set to present a series of events ahead of the world premiere of Tazewell Thompson’s “Jubilee” this October. “The story of ‘Jubilee’ is such a moving one because it is about real people who led full lives and overcame significant challenges,” said Dennis Robinson Jr., Director of Programs and Partnerships, in an {…}