Opera Saratoga Announces 2026 Festival Season

By Afton Markay

Opera Saratoga announces its 2026 Festival Season taking place during its 65th anniversary.

Ana Karneža performs in Weill, Brecht, and Hauptmann’s “Happy End.” Robert Ainsley serves as musical director with Mary Birnbaum directing.

Performance Dates: May 28 & 30, 2026


“The Elixir of Love” by Donizetti and Romani stars Shelèn Hughes Camacho, Joseph Parrish, Dasol Lee, and WooYoung Yoon. John Giampietro directs and Nicolò Sbuelz conducts.

Performance Dates: June 21-27, 2026


Up next is “My Fair Lady” by Lerner and Loewe. Billy Army, Christine Taylor Price, Keith Matheson, and Amy Burton. Mary Birnbaum directs and Julia Eichten serves as choreographer. Adam Nielsen is the musical director.

Performance Dates: June 20-28, 2026


Closing out the festival is a workshop version of “DRIFT,” by Alyssa Weinberg and J. Mae Barizo. Caili Quan directs. Christopher Allen conducts the Fourth Wall Ensemble.

Performance Dates: June 21 & 26, 2026


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