It’s that time of the year again! The 2026-27 season is about to begin and audiences are getting ready to choose performances as they head back to the opera. With so much to choose from, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees. “Lincoln in the Bardo” at the Metropolitan Opera – Oct. 19-Nov. 14, 2026 The Metropolitan {…}
Death of Classical will launch its 10th Anniversary Season with a special partnership with the Metropolitan Opera, celebrating one of the most anticipated new operas, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” by composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek. Taking audiences beyond the traditional preview performance, Death of Classical will transform two historic New York cemeteries into immersive theatrical journeys inspired by {…}
The Metropolitan Opera is set to host “Style Across the Aisle (SATA)” on Sept. 9, 2026. The famed event will see Google as the presenting partner and will bridging the gap between local fashion design and technology. This year’s event will honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11. In a statement, general Manager Peter Gelb, General Manager said, “The Metropolitan Opera {…}
Works and Process has announced its 2026 season. The Metropolitan Opera’s “Lincoln in the Bardo” by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek will be previewed with Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb moderating a discussion with the composer and librettist. Artists from the all-star cast will also perform highlights from the score. All are invited to continue the conversation at a reception {…}
The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival will return to Lincoln Center Plaza for six free screenings from September 2 through 7, 2026. Lise Davidsen and Michael Spyres star in Yuval Sharon’s new production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde,” screened across two evenings due to its extended running time. Screening Dates: Sept. 2, 2026 (Act I) | Sept. 3, 2026. (Acts {…}
The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2026-27 Cinema Season. Here are the opera performances, including a collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera. Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen lead Verdi’s “Macbeth” in a new Metropolitan Opera production directed by Louisa Proske and conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with Freddie De Tommaso and Ryan Speedo Green. (UK only) Cinema Date: Oct. 20, {…}
(Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) On May 19, the Metropolitan Opera revived Puccini’s “Turandot” for the second time in the season. Known for its epic score and its famed melodies, the opera remains a favorite with Met audiences especially due to Franco Zeffirelli’s production. For this second run, the Met assembled a cast of powerhouses that on paper seemed right {…}
(Credit: Jerzy Biń Photography) The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its 2026-27 season. The company revealed that Vida Mikneviciute will be singing the role of Minnie in “La Fanciulla del West” which opens on New Year’s Eve. She takes over for Sondra Radvanovsky, who has withdrawn from the production for personal reasons, but is still scheduled to {…}
(Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to conclude its Live in HD series with “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego” on May 30, 2026. The company will present Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s work in a new production by Deborah Colker. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the opera which will star mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as {…}
Peter Gelb is no longer considering retiring from the Metropolitan Opera. In a recent article “Does Peter Gelb Have ‘the Most Difficult Job on Earth’?,” Gelb said he has no desire to retire after his contract expires on July 31, 2030, assuming he is healthy and the Met board wants him to continue. In an expose by the New York {…}
(Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) On May 14, the Metropolitan Opera showcased the New York premiere of “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego” by Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz. The opera, which had its world premiere in 2022 at the San Diego Opera, has been a staple at many U.S. company’s over the past years including LA, {…}