OperaDelaware has announced that Lianna Magerr will join the company as Director of Development, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Magerr currently serves as Executive Director of the Wilmington Children’s Chorus (WCC) in Wilmington. In her new role at OperaDelaware, she will lead the company’s fundraising programs and build a comprehensive strategy encompassing individual and major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government {…}
OperaDelaware presents “Don Giovanni Portraits,” a chamber arrangement of Mozart’s opera, at OperaDelaware Studios on the Riverfront on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10. This version, presented ahead of a full production of “Don Giovanni” at The Grand Opera House, is arranged for reduced forces by Husan Chun Novak, who also conducts and plays. The cast includes Gerard Moon as Don Giovanni, {…}
OperaDelaware announced four new leaders to its board of directors, as well as new and expanded roles for several of its Company Artists. The new posts were made effective Sept. 1, 2026. The four new board members include Nancy Dibert, CEO Of Epic Marketing Consultants Corporation, Jim Hawkins, an active and acclaimed playwright based in Smyrna, Del., Selena Molina, a {…}
(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. {…}
(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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
(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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}