Lyric Opera of Orange County, in partnership with the City of Yorba Linda, presents “Enchanted Melodies: An Interactive Fairytale Opera” on Feb. 21 and 22, 2026, at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center. The production, created by soprano Emily Gallagher, tells the story of a princess who discovers her own storybook and decides whether she wants to know the ending {…}
Lyric Opera of Orange County has announced the staged world premiere production of “The Yellow Wallpaper.” The showcase is set to take place on Oct. 24-26, 2025, at Phantom Projects Theater at La Habra Debot in La Habra, CA. Brooke deRosa and Diana Farrell’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” is based on Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story of the same name. The {…}
Assyrian Arts Institute will present the world premiere of Derrick Skye and Diana Farrell’s “Gilgamesh.” The world premiere will take place at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on March 28, 2026. “This opera gave me the rare opportunity to reimagine the mythic with respect for history and the thrill of invention. The sound world is epic, intimate, and {…}
Lyric Opera of Orange County will present “The Mighty Casey” on March 28 – 30, 2025. The opera by William Schuman tells the story of a big baseball game between Centerville and Mudville for the State championship. Casey comes to bat for Mudville, which is behind in the bottom of the ninth. Casey, despite his greatness, strikes out. The work {…}
(Photo credit: Molly Noori) Lyric Opera of Orange County has announced that Brooke deRosa and Diana Farrell’s new opera “The Yellow Wallpaper” is set to makes its world premiere at Carnegie Hall on Jan. 31. “The Yellow Wallpaper” is based on Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story of the same name. The opera is set against the backdrop of the oppressive {…}
The Lyric Opera of Orange County will present “The Menotti Radio Hour,” a double bill featuring “The Medium” and “The Old Maid and the Thief.” The production, which opens on Oct. 25 and runs through the 27 for a total of three showcases at the OC Music and Dance, will be directed by Jen Stephenson and features Christopher Walters, Leeza {…}
Lyric Opera of Orange County is set to present a Spanglish version of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” this May. The production, which will be conducted by Bruno Bastos do Nascimento, will feature Camila Lima as Gretel and Anna Caplan in her company debut as Hansel. Other cast members include Sonja Krenek as the mother and the witch with Jose Luis {…}
The Lyric Opera of Orange County will present Ethel Smyth’s “Fête Galante” at the Chance Theater in Anaheim, California, March 8 – 10, 2024. This production starring Jessica Mammey, Christopher Walters, and Julia Behbudov will be the West Coast premiere of the opera with a live orchestra. Valerie Langfield’s orchestration also includes the addition of Smyth’s song cycle for mezzo-soprano. {…}
(Photo credit: Madi Nguyen) Lyric Opera of Orange County will reprise its 2023 production of Jake Heggie’s “Two Remain.” Bass Phil Meyer and Soprano Diana Farrell take on the main roles of Gad Beck and Krystyna Zywulska. They are joined by sopranos Yewon Ella Yoon, Kiana Hamzehi, and Alexandra Burdick; mezzo-soprano Kathryn Krasovec; and baritone Michael O’Halloran. Kristin Roach conducts and {…}
