Gabriella Reyes, Edward Nelson, Reginald Smith, Jr., Ryan McKinny to Headline Carlisle Floyd Centennial Concert

(Photo: Daniel Tchetchik) The Carlisle Floyd Centennial (CF100) will mark a historic milestone with a special concert at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. The event will celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary American composer, widely considered the “Father of American Opera.” The performance will feature excerpts from “Susannah” alongside selections from “Cold Sassy Tree” {…}

Sep 30, 2025

San Francisco Opera 2025-26 Review: Dead Man Walking

(Photo: “Dead Man Walking” by Jake Heggie was twenty-five years old on Sunday, September 14th. In San Francisco, its anniversary was celebrated by the opening of a production, one of the 80 productions worldwide, with the composer, Jake Heggie there to receive the San Francisco Opera Medal, and Sister Helen Prejean, from whose book the opera arose, and retold in {…}

Aug 26, 2025

San Francisco Opera to Celebrate ‘Dead Man Walking’s’ 25th Anniversary

The San Francisco Opera is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Dead Man Walking” by San Francisco-based composer Jake Heggie and librettist Terrence McNally. The opera, which returns to the War Memorial Opera House stage on Sept. 14 through 28, 2025, will open the season. The opera premiered in 2000 and has since been seen in 80 productions worldwide, {…}

Jul 24, 2025

Kathryn Lewek, J’Nai Bridges, Matthew White, Ryan McKinny & Heidi Middendorf Lead Cincinnati Opera’s 2026 Season

The Cincinnati Opera has announced its 2026 season. Strauss’ “Salome” will star Kathryn Lewek, Alfred Walker, Chad Shelton, Michelle DeYoung, and Zach Borichevsky. José María Condemi directs the production, with Robert Spano conducting. Performance Dates: June 18 & 20, 2026 Kevin Day’s and Tifara Brown’s “Lalovavi” will be directed by Kimille Howard and conducted by Kevin Miller. Brittany Olivia Logan, {…}

Mar 27, 2025

Jennifer Rowley, Rosa Feola, J’Nai Bridges, John Holiday & Ryan McKinny Lead Washington National Opera’s 2025-26 Season

The Washington National Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Mainstage Productions The season opens with Verdi’s “Aida” in Francesca Zambello’s production. Kwamé Ryan conducts with Jennifer Rowley starring in the leading role. She is joined by Adam Smith, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Agnieszka Rehlis, Shenyang, and Morris Robinson. Amber R. Monroe and Robert Watson also star in the lead roles. Performance Dates: {…}

Feb 4, 2025

Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Jamie Barton, Susan Graham, Kang Wang, Brandon Jovanovich & Levy Sekgapane Lead San Francisco Opera’s 2025-26 Season

The San Francisco Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. The company is set to present its “Opera Ball,” co-presented with the San Francisco Opera Guild. Performance Date: Sept. 5, 2025 The season opens with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” with Eun Sun Kim conducting the work. Amartuvshin Enkhbat leads the cast in the title role alongside Adela Zaharia, Giovanni Sala, J’Nai Bridges, and {…}

Feb 4, 2025

Shepherd School of Music at Rice University Will Showcase Opera Scenes Master Class Featuring Tonya and Ryan McKinny

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University will host an Opera Scenes Master Class featuring artists Tonya and Ryan McKinny. The husband-and-wife duo will work with Shepherd School opera students on Feb. 8 in the Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera. The masterclass will be a rare opportunity to witness the intersection of talent, technique, and theatrical storytelling {…}

Jan 20, 2025

Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Michelle DeYoung & Caitlin Lynch Lead Opera Omaha’s 2025-26 Season

Opera Omaha has announced its 2025-26 season which will expand its programming to include more productions and venues. “We are thrilled to unveil a season that includes audience favorites, rarely performed works, the continuation of the Family Opera Series, and internationally celebrated artists such as Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Stephen Lawless, Patricia Racette, and Harry Bicket,” says Opera Omaha General Director, {…}

Jun 28, 2024

Ryan McKinny, Hera Hyesang Park & Joélle Harvey Lead Des Moines Metro Opera’s 2025 Season

The Des Moines Metro Opera has announced its 2025 Festival Season. “The 2025 Festival Season builds on the company’s reputation for curating a daring collection of works. These three fascinating pieces—legends, myths and parables—are drawn from far-flung corners of the operatic repertory and each elevates the intrinsic appeal of the other in beautiful ways,” said Linda Koehn General and Artistic {…}

May 31, 2024

Ryan McKinny Joins Opus 3 Artists for General Management

Ryan McKinny has joined Opus 3 Artists for General Management. The management company said, “We are proud to welcome bass-baritone Ryan McKinny to our roster for worldwide general management. Opera News praises Ryan as ‘simply irresistible…a voice that drips with gold,’ while the Los Angeles Times describes him as ‘the future of opera.’ He’s earned his reputation as an artist {…}

Mar 31, 2024

Ryan McKinny Stars in the World Premiere of Jake Heggie’s ‘Before It All Goes Dark’

(Photo credit: Jiyang Chen) In celebration of its 25th anniversary Music of Remembrance will give the world premiere of “Before It All Goes Dark,” a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer. The creative team based the opera on “Mac’s Journey,” the true story of Gerald “Mac” McDonald, a gravely ill and deeply troubled Vietnam War veteran, which was {…}