Lyric Opera of Kansas City Resident Artists Triumph Internationally

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The Lyric Opera of Kansas City kicked off the New Year celebrating awards to two prominent Resident Artists. The artists in question are Samantha Gossard and John Viscardi. The former was the recipient of the William Matheus Sullivan Musical Foundation Award, which awards 15 $12,000 grants to young artists. It also allows them to participate in a five-year program of {…}

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Houston Grand Opera to Live Stream ‘Of Mice and Men’

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(Image courtesy of HGO) Houston Grand Opera is set to livestream its new production of Carlisle Floyd’s “Of Mice and Men” on March 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CT via its YouTube and Facebook channels. The matinee performance at the Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen Theater will feature a cast drawn entirely from the company’s Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand {…}

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Houston Grand Opera to Present Butler Opera Studio’s ‘Of Mice and Men’

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(Photo Credit: Erich Schlegel) Houston Grand Opera will present a new production of Carlisle Floyd’s “Of Mice and Men” on March 13 and 15, 2026 at the Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen Theater. The showcase, presented by the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio as part of the centennial of the composer’s birth. The entire cast is drawn from {…}

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Best of 2025: OperaWire’s Top Ten Rising Stars 2025

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It’s that time of the year. The end of the year. As with every year, 2025 was full of a lot of opera revelations in productions, concerts and competitions. So in recognitions of those breakouts, here’s a look at some of the young singers who are likely to make operatic waves in the very near future. Here are OperaWire’s 10 {…}

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The Atlanta Opera Announces 2025-26 Studio Artists

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The Atlanta Opera has announced the roster for its 2025-26 Studio Artists program. The group includes tenor Wayd Odle and soprano Alexis Seminario, who will both return for their second season. They will be joined by mezzo-soprano Ilanna Starr, baritone Kyle White, and stage director José García, Jr. Throughout the season, the artists will train and perform across the company’s {…}

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Fort Worth Opera Unveils 2025-26 Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists

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Fort Worth Opera has named its 2025-26 Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists. This year’s artists include soprano Melissa Martinez, mezzo-soprano Madeline Coffey, bass-baritone Jose Olivares, and tenor Coleman Dziedzic. These artists will take on lead and supporting roles throughout the company’s season. They will also perform in classrooms, community festivals, and public spaces across North Texas. This year, they will {…}

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Here are Opera San José’s 2025-26 Artists-in-Residence

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Opera San José has named its 2025-26 Artists-in-Residence. The artists include Joanne Evans (mezzo-soprano), Emily Michiko Jensen (soprano), Nicole Koh (soprano), Noah Lindquist (conductor), Courtney Miller (mezzo-soprano), Benjamin Ruiz (tenor), and MarkAnthony Vallejo (director). They will be a part of the company’s four mainstage productions, community engagements, and will also receive personalized mentorship, free housing during their residencies. “This remarkable {…}

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Laura Wilde, John Findon, Christopher Sokolowski, John Moore Headline Des Moines Metro Opera’s 2026 Season

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Des Moines Metro Opera has unveiled its slate for the 2026 season. First up is “Tosca” starring Laura Wilde, Brian Michael Moore, and Norman Garrett. David Neely directs the Joshua Borths production. The company has presented the Puccini classic in 1981, 1998, and, most recently, in 2009. Performance Dates: June 26 – July 19, 2026 John Findon and John Moore {…}

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(Updated) Every Opera Company that Has Lost NEA Grants Under New Trump Rule Changes

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Last week, President Donald J. Trump threatened to shut down the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for good by gutting its funding under the new budget proposal. In response, and not for the first time, the NEA opted for fighting another day by submitting to new requirements under Trump to remain a viable institution in the land. However, in {…}

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Lyric Opera of Kansas City Resident Artists Triumph Internationally

Houston Grand Opera to Live Stream ‘Of Mice and Men’

Houston Grand Opera to Present Butler Opera Studio’s ‘Of Mice and Men’

Best of 2025: OperaWire’s Top Ten Rising Stars 2025

The Atlanta Opera Announces 2025-26 Studio Artists

Fort Worth Opera Unveils 2025-26 Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists

Here are Opera San José’s 2025-26 Artists-in-Residence

Laura Wilde, John Findon, Christopher Sokolowski, John Moore Headline Des Moines Metro Opera’s 2026 Season

(Updated) Every Opera Company that Has Lost NEA Grants Under New Trump Rule Changes