Karita Mattila, Lisa Chavez, Virginia Mims & Mary Evelyn Hangley Lead Sarasota Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Sarasota Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Here is a look: Fall 2026 The season opens with Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” with Kerrigan Bigelow as Gretel, alongside returning Lisa Chavez as the Witch, and Lindsey Polcyn as Gertrude. Spencer Reichman will make his company debut as the Father. Anthony Barrese conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 30-Nov. 14, 2026 Winter 2027 {…}

Nov 11, 2020

Greer Grimsley, Nathan Berg, & Denyce Graves Feature in Minnesota Opera’s 3D ‘Das Rheingold’

On November 14, 2020 Minnesota Opera will present Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” in a new, 3D format which will be available to stream online. This digital experience adapts the company’s 2016 production with the help of production company Sweet Sadie. “The sheer size and scope of ‘Das Rheingold’ presents a massive challenge for any opera company,” said President and General Director {…}

Jan 22, 2020

Adam Diegel & Mary Evelyn Hangley Headline Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ At Pensacola Opera

Pensacola Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” the final mainstage operatic performance of the 37th season. Verdi’s masterpiece will be shown at the Saenger stage with a cast that includes Mary Evelyn Hangley as Leonora, Adam Diegel as Manrico, Dennis Jesse as Di Luna, and Renée Tatum as Azucena. Verdi’s opera will be directed by John Hoomes with {…}