Opera Philadelphia & Temple University Announce Major Partnership

(Credit: Ray Bailey) Opera Philadelphia and Temple University have announced a new partnership that will encompass new opera recordings, student entrepreneurship opportunities, and expanded educational programming. Through the collaboration, Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance, the home to BCM&D Records and its five Grammy nominations, will produce and release recordings of new operas that receive world premieres in Philadelphia. {…}

Feb 13, 2026

Opera Philadelphia to Present ‘Sleepers Awake’

Opera Philadelphia is set to present Gregory Spears’ latest work “Sleepers Awake.” Premiering April 22-26 at the Academy of Music, Spears creates a labyrinthine soundscape to accompany a dream-like rendering of the fairytale “Sleeping Beauty,” inspired by modernist Swiss writer Robert Walser. The story follows The Stranger, who wakes Thorn Rose and her companions from a century-long sleep. But instead {…}

Jan 26, 2026

Opera Philadelphia Extends Anthony Roth Costanzo & Corrado Rovaris’ Contracts

Opera Philadelphia‘s Board of Directors has unanimously approved contract extensions for Anthony Roth Costanzo, General Director and President, and Corrado Rovaris, the Judy & Peter Leone Music Director. With these extensions, Costanzo and Rovaris are now under contract through May 31, 2029. Costanzo’s initial three-year term began June 1, 2024, and was originally set to conclude in 2027, the same {…}

Dec 22, 2025

Opera Philadelphia Announces World Premiere Performances of ‘Complications in Sue’

(Photo credit: Dario Acosta) One librettist, one actor, four singers, and ten composers join forces to make opera in a brand-new way as Opera Philadelphia presents the world premiere of “Complications in Sue.” This new opera unfolds in 10 vignettes by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson in his operatic debut. Each scene takes place in a different {…}

Nov 21, 2025

Opera Philadelphia to Perform ‘Home for the Holidays’

Opera Philadelphia is set to present a one-night-only concert, “Home for the Holidays,” on Dec. 2, 2025. Produced in partnership with WHYY, Opera Philadelphia will present an evening showcasing Philly’s arts community at its most festive, to be recorded for a special holiday broadcast on Dec. 23 at 8:00 p.m. “Home for the Holidays” will air simultaneously on WHYY-TV12, on WHYY {…}

Nov 4, 2025

Opera Philadelphia to Present ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Screening

On Nov. 10, Opera Philadelphia will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the release of Rupert Julian’s 1925 silent film classic “The Phantom of the Opera.” The screening will include a free organ concert at the Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building on Nov. 10, at 7:00 p.m. Principal Organist Peter Richard Conte will provide live accompaniment to the silent horror classic as {…}

Oct 27, 2025

Opera Philadelphia Partners with Jean-Georges Philadelphia for Immersive Dinner

Jean-Georges Philadelphia will partner with Opera Philadelphia for an exclusive one-night-only immersive dinner on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Set in the Jean-Georges dining room at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, the evening will feature a multi-course tasting menu, floral installations by Jeff Leatham, and performances by members of Opera Philadelphia’s orchestra and affiliated artists, including GRAMMY Award-winning General Director Anthony {…}

Oct 18, 2025

Lawrence Brownlee Headlines Opera Philadelphia’s First ‘PIPE UP!’ Series

(Photo credit: Parlophone Record) Opera Philadelphia’s has unveiled the programming for its newest community initiative, “PIPE UP!” This article only features vocal concerts. The inaugural concert is “An Evening of Opera Favorites” presented by Peter Richard Conte and Opera Philadelphia Chorus. Performance Date: October 23, 2025 “An Evening with Lawrence Brownlee” is next. He performs a selection of popular arias. {…}

Jul 27, 2025

Opera Philadelphia Announces New ‘Pipe Up!’ Series

Opera Philadelphia has announced a new series “Pipe Up!” The series aims to utilize the Grand Court inside the historic Wanamaker Building as an operatic space. “Pipe Up!” will see the company join forces with TF Cornerstone to bring major cultural creators and organizations into the spotlight. The series is supported by a $1 million grant from the Wycnote Foundation {…}

Jul 18, 2025

Opera Philadelphia Names Nathalie Joachim as Composer-in-Residence

(Photo by Erin Patrice O’Brien) Opera Philadelphia has named Nathalie Joachim as its Composer-in-Residence for the 2025-26 season. Joachim, whose “Fanm d’Ayiti” received a Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album, will curate two events during the upcoming season, including an exclusive concert of her own compositions as well as another show that spotlights the artists and composers who have {…}

Jul 8, 2025

Opera Philadelphia to Celebrate 50 Years with ‘Vox Ex Machina’ Gala

Opera Philadelphia is set to open its 2025-2026 Season with “Vox Ex Machina,” a 50th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 13, 2025. The anniversary concert will feature opera stars mezzo Stephanie Blythe, soprano Nicole Heaston, baritone Will Liverman, mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack, and the General Director himself, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. In a unique synesthetic experience, each singer’s aria will become a {…}

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