Jennifer Zetlan, Sarah Coit, Dane Suarez, & Jonathan Bryan Star in OperaDelaware’s 2026-27 Season

(Photo credits: Cook, Morstein, Oldham) OperaDelaware announces its 2026-27 season. Mainstage Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” is presented in a co-production with Opera Baltimore. Jonathan Bryan performs the titular role of Don Giovanni with Katerina Burton as Donna Anna, Hayden Smith as Don Ottavio, Sarah Coit as Donna Elvira, Dylan Gregg as Leporello, Gerard Moon as Masetto, and Robin Steitz as Zerlina. {…}

May 4, 2026

OperaDelaware Names New General Director

(Credit: Fay Fox) OperaDelaware has appointed Eric Einhorn as its next General Director, effective August 1, 2026. Einhorn succeeds outgoing General Director Brendan Cooke, who has led the company for 14 years. Einhorn is a co-founder and former General & Artistic Director of On Site Opera and his directing credits include productions at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera Chicago, the {…}

Jan 7, 2026

OperaDelaware General Director to Step Down

OperaDelaware General Director Brendan Cooke has announced he will step down from his position at the conclusion of the company’s 2025–2026 season. Cooke began his tenure in 2012 and under his leadership the company experienced more than a decade of artistic innovation and organizational growth. Cooke expanded strategic regional collaborations, most notably with Opera Baltimore and in 2024 launched the {…}

Oct 29, 2025

OperaDelaware to Present ‘OperaDEathmatch’

OperaDelaware will present “OperaDEathmatch,” a first-of-its-kind fusion of opera and boxing, at OperaDelaware Studios on Friday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. The event, which is produced in collaboration with Delaware boxing champion and community leader Dave Tiberi, transforms OperaDelaware Studios into a boxing ring where vocal performers face off in an audience-driven competition, featuring OperaDelaware Company Artists Toni {…}

Aug 27, 2025

Emily Margevich, Toni Marie Palmertree, Dane Suarez, John Pickle to Headline OperaDelaware’s 2025-26 Season

OperaDelaware has announced its 2025-26 season. The season will open with a production of “Tosca.” The Puccini Opera will be presented in partnership with Opera Baltimore and features Emily Margevich in the title role. She made her mainstage debut with the company in 2024, taking on the role of Musetta in “La Bohème.” Joining her is John Pickle as Cavaradossi and {…}

Aug 21, 2025

Creating a New Model – OperaDelaware’s Company Artists Program Heads to Second Year

(Photo: OperaDelaware) OperaDelaware, founded in 1945 and the 11th oldest company in the US, was set to celebrate its 75th season in 2020, right as the COVID pandemic began. The artists were about to arrive in Wilmington to begin rehearsals. As the company—and the rest of the art world—realized how the pandemic would impact their work, administrators and board members {…}

Mar 26, 2025

OperaDelaware Announces Studio Series & World Premiere of ‘Fearless’ For Spring 2025

OperaDelaware has unveiled its upcoming slate for Spring 2025. First up are several Studio Series recitals. The first is “Bring Him Home,” featuring tenor Dane Suarez in his debut recital with the company. The tenor will perform works by Verdi, Tosti, Rachmaninoff, Puccinni, Barber, and other contemporary composers. Performance Date: March 30, 2025 Then comes “Heart + Seoul,” a recital featuring {…}

Oct 9, 2024

Opera Baltimore & OperaDelaware to Co-Present ‘La Bohème’

Opera Baltimore and OperaDelaware will join forces to present Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The Puccini classic will take the stage at Stephens Hall Theatre, Towson University in Baltimore on Oct. 18 and 20, 2024 followed by two showcases on Oct. 25 and 27 at The Grand in Wilmington, Delaware. Taking on the role of Rodolfo will be Edward Graves. Daniel Rich {…}

Oct 8, 2024

OperaDelaware to Present ‘La Bohème’ with Toni Marie Palmertree

OperaDelaware is set to kick off its 2024-25 season with a production of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The showcase, which opens on Oct. 25 and 27, 2024 will feature Toni Marie Palmertree as Mimì and Edward Graves as Rodolfo. Emily Margevich will take on the role of Musetta, while Daniel Rich will interpret Marcello. Other cast members include Christian Simmons as Colline {…}

Feb 16, 2024

Michelle Johnson Headlines OperaDelaware’s ‘Turandot’

OperaDelaware is set to present “Turandot” on May 17 and 19, 2024. The famed Puccini opera will feature a new ending by composer Derrick Wang, who used Puccini’s original sketches as the basis for his version. “When OperaDelaware invited me to create a revised ending to Turandot — one that would newly connect the heart of Puccini’s original sketches to {…}

Sep 15, 2023

OperaDelaware Unveils 2023-24 Season

OperaDelaware has unveiled its 2023-24 season. First up is Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in a production starring Grant Youngblood, Rachel Blaustein, Dane Suarez, Young Bok Kim, Megan Marino, and Joseph Lodato, among others. Kristen Barrett directs and Viswa Subbaraman conducts the production. There will be a microgala prior the opening performance to give audiences a chance to meet the artists of the {…}