Opera San José has unveiled its 2025-26 season.

First up is “Così fan tutte” starring Ricardo José Rivera as Guglielmo and Dale Travis as Don Alfonso. Alek Shrader directs and Joseph Marcheso conducts.

Performance Dates: Sept. 14-28, 2025

Next up, Emily Jensen stars in “Madama Butterfly” alongside César Delgado as Pinkerton. Michelle Ainna Cuizon directs and Marcheso conducts.

Performance Dates: Nov. 16-30, 2025

Maria Natale stars as Santuzza in “Cavalleria Rusticana” while Kidon Choi takes on the role of Tonio in “Pagliacci.” Alma Deutscher conducts while Shawna Lucey directs.

Performance Dates: Feb. 15-March 1, 2026

The season closes with “La Traviata,” starring Mikayla Sager as Violetta and WooYoung Yoon as Alfredo. Johannes Löhner conducts and Tara Branham directs.

Performance Dates: April 19 – May 3, 2026