https://operawire.com/toledo-opera-to-present-ragtime/
The Toledo Opera is set to stage Broadway’s “Ragtime.” The production will be showcased on April 19, and April 21 at the Valentine Theatre. The work by Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, and Terence McNally will be presented for the first time by the opera company with Derrick Davis. He will be joined by Raquel Suarez Groen and Joshua Jeremiah. They {…}
https://operawire.com/toledo-opera-joins-opera-americas-opera-passport-program/
Toledo Opera has joined OPERA America’s “Opera Passport” program. The program grants ticket discounts for tickets of 10 percent or more on performances in North America. There are currently 85 companies involved in the initiative. “Our membership with OPERA America not only enhances our credibility but also opens up opportunities for collaboration, networking, and sharing best practices with other esteemed {…}
https://operawire.com/suzanne-rorick-honored-at-toledo-operas-annual-opera-gala/
Toledo Opera has announced its annual fundraising event, “Opera Gala: A Tribute to Suzanne Rorick.” This year’s event will pay tribute to the legacy of Rorick, who retires after thirteen years as Toledo Opera’s Executive Director. James M. Norman and Kevin Bylsma were appointed to the roles of General Director and Artistic Director, respectively. They begin their duties on May {…}
https://operawire.com/kathryn-lewek-zach-borichevsky-lead-toledo-operas-romeo-and-juliet/
The Toledo Opera is set to present Charles Gounod’s “Romeo & Juliet” on Feb. 16 and 18, 2024. The work is being performed by Toledo Opera for the first time in nearly a decade and will star Kathryn Lewek in her role debut as Juliet and Zach Borichevsky as Romeo. They will be joined by baritone Sydney Outlaw as Mercutio, {…}
https://operawire.com/toledo-opera-appoints-james-m-norman-kevin-bylsma-as-new-leaders/
James M. Norman and Kevin Bylsma have been appointed as the new leadership of Toledo Opera upon the retirement of current Executive Director Suzanne Rorick. As of May 31, 2024, Norman will serve as the General Director and Bylsma will serve as the Artistic Director. Norman and Bylsma bring a combined 45 years of experience with Toledo Opera as a {…}
https://operawire.com/toledo-operas-suzanne-rorick-to-retire/
Toledo Opera’s Executive Director Suzanne Rorick has announced that her retirement is to take place on May 31, 2024. Rorick has worked in the nonprofit sector in Toledo for over 25 years. She first joined the staff of Toledo Opera in 2001 as the Director of Development – a role she served in for a decade. In 2011 she was {…}
https://operawire.com/toledo-opera-toledo-spirits-host-preview-concert-for-romeo-juliet/
Toledo Opera and Toledo Spirits will host the latest edition of “Get into the Spirit of Opera” on Feb. 1, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The event, which will take place at The Toledo Spirits Company, will serve as a preview for Toledo Opera’s upcoming production of “Romeo & Juliet.” Members of the cast will perform during the {…}
https://operawire.com/toledo-opera-announces-new-podcast/
The Toledo Opera and WGTE Public Media have announced a new podcast series, “Opera Out of the Box.” “Opera Out of the Box” will feature a limited series of six episodes, released throughout the Toledo Opera’s 2023-24 season. The first episode will be available to stream on Jan. 17, 2024 on wgte.org or wherever podcasts are found. The series will be {…}
https://operawire.com/toledo-opera-receives-major-grant-from-greater-toledo-community-foundation/
The Toledo Opera has received $47,500 from Board of Trustees of the Stranaham Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. The award will be used to increase participation in Toledo Opera’s education programs “An Opera Is a Story,” “Opera on Wheels,” and “Student Night at the Opera.” Per a press statement, the funding will allow the company to reach {…}