Metropolitan Opera 2026-27 Review: Lincoln in the Bardo

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(Credit: Karen Almond / Met Opera) A blue curtain draped the Met Opera’s stage. The color of sadness. The color of the sky. The color of water. That choice already shifts the mood. But in addition to the color, the moment you entered the hallowed hall, electronic sounds permeated the space. These are the first sensations of the “Lincoln in {…}

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Dua Lipa’s Service95 Releases Mini Documentary on the Making of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

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Service95 and Service95 Book Club have released a mini documentary on the making of “Lincoln in the Bardo.” The documentary gives an inside look into the creation of the operatic adaptation of George Saunders’ award-winning novel, “Lincoln in the Bardo.” Dua Lipa, who produced the mini-documentary took to social media and said, “Service 95 has been honored to be making {…}

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Dua Lipa Attends Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

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(Credit: Rose Callahan / Met Opera) Dua Lipa is becoming a regular at the opera. On Oct. 19, the Grammy winning pop star attended the world premiere of “Lincoln in the Bardo” at the Metropolitan Opera. The news comes a few weeks after General Manager Peter Gelb hinted that Dua Lipa was excited about attending the opening of Missy Mazzoli {…}

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Opera Philadelphia to Stream ‘Soldier Songs’ for Free on YouTube

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Opera Philadelphia will make its film adaptation of David T. Little’s “Soldier Songs” available to stream free on YouTube beginning Nov. 11, 2026, Veterans Day, in recognition of the opera’s 20th anniversary. The film was directed by and stars baritone Johnathan McCullough. It premiered on the Opera Philadelphia Channel in 2021 and was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best {…}

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Quinn Kelsey & Lise Davidsen Lead Metropolitan Opera’s HD of ‘Macbeth’

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The Met: Live in HD will continue with Verdi’s “Macbeth” on Oct. 17. The broadcast will star Quinn Kelsey in the title role alongside Lise Davidsen stars as Lady Macbeth. The cast will also include tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Banquo. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, conducts, and Louisa Proske {…}

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Peter Mattei & Christine Goerke Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

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Missy Mazzoli’s new opera “Lincoln in the Bardo” will have its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera. The opera, with a libretto by Royce Vavrek, will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz and will star baritone Peter Mattei as Lincoln, soprano Christine Goerke as the Reverend, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo as Miss Elise Traynor, and bass-baritone Ryan McKinny as Vollman. The {…}

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Will Dua Lipa Attend ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ at the Metropolitan Opera?

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Will Dua Lipa attend the opening of “Lincoln in the Bardo” at the Metropolitan Opera? During a speech at the Denyce Graves Foundation Harvest Moon Gala, General Manager Peter Gelb hinted that the Grammy-winning pop star with 88 million followers is “excited” about the premiere of the new opera and could bring a camera crew. Of course, Gelb may have {…}

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Opera Philadelphia & New York City Center Announce Collaboration for Gershwins’ ‘Let ‘Em Eat Cake’

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Opera Philadelphia and New York City Center have announced a landmark collaboration to bring Opera Philadelphia’s new take on George and Ira Gershwin’s “Let ’Em Eat Cake” to New York in March 2027. The New York premiere will be held following its Philadelphia premiere at the Academy of Music Jan. 29–31 and be directed by theater and opera director Zack {…}

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Carnegie Hall+ Reschedules Screening of ‘Rigoletto’

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Carnegie Hall+—Carnegie Hall’s premium video streaming channel has announced that it is rescheduling its screening of “Rigoletto” for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6:15 p.m. in the Public Square & Gardens at Hudson Yards. The free outdoor event, originally set for August 20, was postponed due to inclement weather. The screening is part of the free Carnegie Hall Citywide series and the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2026-27 Review: Lincoln in the Bardo

Dua Lipa’s Service95 Releases Mini Documentary on the Making of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

Dua Lipa Attends Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

Opera Philadelphia to Stream ‘Soldier Songs’ for Free on YouTube

Quinn Kelsey & Lise Davidsen Lead Metropolitan Opera’s HD of ‘Macbeth’

Peter Mattei & Christine Goerke Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

Will Dua Lipa Attend ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ at the Metropolitan Opera?

Opera Philadelphia & New York City Center Announce Collaboration for Gershwins’ ‘Let ‘Em Eat Cake’

Carnegie Hall+ Reschedules Screening of ‘Rigoletto’