On April 17, 2026, the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University raised the curtain on their mainstage production of Verdi’s comedic opus, “Falstaff.” Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the school has grown from its inception as Rice’s music department through the support of community partnerships and donors, and has developed into a vibrant and effective center of musical education and {…}
The Polish National Opera is set to open a new production of Verdi’s “Falstaff.” The production will open on April 17 and run through 26, 2026 at the Moniuszko Auditorium with Marek Weiss directing. The production will mark Weiss’ 50th year of his artistic career and will mark the 150th theatre performance he has directed. In a statement he said, {…}
Juilliard Opera is set to present Giuseppe Verdi’s “Falstaff” on April 22, 25, and 27 at Juilliard’s Peter Jay Sharp Theater. The production will be helmed by director and generative artist Marcus Shields in his Juilliard debut and conductor Joseph Colaneri returns to lead the Juilliard Orchestra. The production will feature students from all degree programs of Juilliard’s Ellen and {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) will present Verdi’s “Falstaff” in five performances this April and May. The production features two rotating casts drawn from AVA’s Resident Artists. On April 18, 23, and May 5, the title role will be sung by Raúl Morales Velazco, with Veronica Richer as Alice Ford, Maiya Williams as Mistress Quickly, Jasmine Ismail as Nannetta, {…}
Pittsburgh Opera is set to conclude its production with Verdi’s “Falstaff.” The production will be presented between April 28 and May 3 at the Benedum Center. In a statement Christopher Hahn, who is retiring as Pittsburgh Opera General Director said, “Falstaff was in many ways the culmination of Verdi’s remarkable career. Everything he’d learned in his life went into its {…}
The newly formed Malta National Opera (MNO) is set to inaugurate with a production of “Falstaff.” The new company, , created to return Malta to the international operatic scene and make best use of the beautiful and historic Teatru Manoel, will be under the creative direction of Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin, MNO. The organization will join forces with Teatru Manoel {…}
(Credit: ©Gemma Escribano) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced cast changes for its productions of “Luisa Miller” and “Falstaff.” The company said that Marko Mimica will sing the role of Wurm, replacing Andrea Mastroni. It added that Attila Mokus will sing the role of Ford in “Falstaff,” replacing the originally announced Davide Luciano. Mimica, who performs regularly throughout Europe at the Deutsche Oper {…}
From September 21 to October 9, the Brussels opera house “La Monnaie” revived Laurent Pelly’s 2018 production of “Falstaff” at the Ópera Real in Madrid. Setting the drama in the present day, the French director successfully blends realism, comedy, and fantasy with constant inventiveness. There are dozens of inventive touches in the staging, and they never grow tiresome. From the {…}
The Staatsoper Berlin has announced a cast change for its upcoming “Falstaff.” The company revealed that soprano Rosalia Cid would sing the role of Nanetta, taking over for Slavka Zamecnikova. This will mark Cid’s Staatsoper Berlin debut. Cid, a former member of the Young Artist Program at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, joined the Ensemble of the Semperoper Dresden in the {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has canceled its Oct. 3, 2025, performance of “Falstaff.” The company was forced to cancel due to the general strike being held. As a result, ticketholders are invited to contact the Box Office and subject to availability, it will be possible to request a change of date/show within the events of the Festival Verdi 2025. Those {…}
Vashon Opera is set to cap its 2024-25 season with a production of Verdi’s final opera, “Falstaff.” Set for performances on May 23 and 25 at the Vashon Center for the Arts, the comedy will star Joshua Conyers in the title role. Of his upcoming performances with the company, Conyers stated that “I love the people. I have performed on {…}
