https://operawire.com/jamie-barton-to-perform-recital-at-la-opera/
Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is set to perform a recital at LA Opera on Nov. 15. The mezzo will be joined by pianist Kathleen Kelly at The Wallis in Beverly Hills and it will mark her first appearance with the company since her 2015 LA Opera debut as Adalgisa in “Norma.” Her recital will include music by Henri Duparc and {…}
https://operawire.com/jennifer-lopez-attends-la-operas-opening-night-of-carmen/
Jennifer Lopez is the latest pop star to attend the opera. After Dua Lipa made a surprise visit to the Teatro alla Scala earlier in September, Lopez attended the LA Opera’s opening night production of “Carmen.” The pop star and actress with more than 239 million followers on instagram attended the opening wearing Dolce and Gabbana and posted pictures of {…}
https://operawire.com/scott-bakula-to-make-la-opera-debut-in-candide/
The Los Angeles Opera has announced that stage and screen star Scott Bakula will make his LA Opera debut in the dual role of Voltaire and Dr. Pangloss in Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide.” He will join a starry cast that includes Patti LuPone as the Old Lady, tenor Duke Kim in the title role and soprano Meghan Picerno as Cunegonde. Francesca {…}
https://operawire.com/la-opera-to-present-free-simulcast-of-carmen/
LA Opera is set to simulcast “Carmen” live and free on the big screen at 6 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2026 at William Steinmetz Park in Hacienda Heights or at the Santa Monica Pier. The performance of Bizet’s masterpiece will be transmitted live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, captured in high-definition video by seven cameras and projected onto giant LED {…}
https://operawire.com/la-opera-under-investigation-for-tax-returns/
(Photo credit: Weaver) The Center Square Foundation has released findings on LA Opera from its on-going investigation into government spending on nonprofits. The Foundation is digging into data to determine which nonprofits serve legitimate needs and which are a waste or misuse of taxpayer money. The findings are based on IRS tax return filings that are made public for nonprofits. {…}
https://operawire.com/la-opera-commissions-curtain-artwork-by-enrique-martinez-celaya/
LA Opera has commissioned Cuban-born artist Enrique Martínez Celaya to create “The Things We Know,” a curtain artwork that will become a visual centerpiece of the company’s 2026-27 season. The approximately 70-foot-wide artwork will be installed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for all mainstage performances throughout the season. “A curtain is different from a painting on a wall because it {…}
https://operawire.com/anthony-leon-to-headline-the-dallas-operas-fiesta-de-la-opera-concert/
The Dallas Opera has announced “Fiesta de la Ópera,” a free concert celebrating Latin heritage, set for Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at the Winspear Opera House. Curated by tenor Anthony León, who is set to star in the company’s upcoming production of “L’Elisir d’Amore,” the program bridges classical opera hits with celebrated Latin and salsa music. León will perform alongside {…}
https://operawire.com/la-opera-announces-the-passing-of-founding-board-member-bernard-a-greenberg/
LA Opera has announced the passing of Bernard A. Greenberg, Founding Board Member, former Chairman, and one of the principal architects of the company. A visionary civic leader, philanthropist and arts advocate, Greenberg devoted more than seven decades to the dream of establishing and sustaining a world-class opera company in Los Angeles. Before the LA Opera was inaugurated in 1986, {…}
https://operawire.com/la-operas-40th-anniversary-season-marks-growing-impact-across-los-angeles/
The LA Opera has reported that its 40th anniversary season proved to be a year of exceptional audience response, community engagement, and momentum. The 2025-26 season was marked by added performances and sold-out mainstage productions to hundreds of community-based events in schools, hospitals, parks, neighborhoods and cultural centers across Los Angeles County. The season also concluded James Conlon’s 20-year tenure {…}