Seattle Opera announced on Oct. 1 that composer Huang Ruo will serve as the company’s first composer-in-residence, beginning in 2027. The three-year residency starts during the 2027-28 season with the Seattle premiere of Huang Ruo’s “M. Butterfly” and culminates in the world premiere of his new opera “The Wedding Banquet.” During the residency, Huang Ruo will curate performances of new {…}

Seattle Opera and Classical KING FM will host their annual Opera Center Open House on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Opera Center. The free event invites the public behind the scenes of both organizations, with live performances, facility tours, hands-on activities, and appearances by community partners throughout the afternoon. This year’s Open House centers on {…}

Following the shooting at a food festival in Seattle, the Seattle Opera has released a statement. The company said, “We are heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred on Sunday, at what should have been a joyful celebration of our connection to each other through food. Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones, and all those affected by {…}

(Photo by Rebecca Allen) Seattle Opera has named composer Laura Kaminsky and librettist Deborah Brevoort as Creative Directors of the Jane Lang Davis Creation Lab, the company’s new-works incubator program for emerging opera composers and librettists. Kaminsky and Brevoort, both of whom previously served as Creation Lab mentors, will redesign the program’s curriculum and guide up-and-coming composer-librettist teams in developing {…}

General and Artistic Director James Robinson has announced three new appointments to run Seattle Opera’s departments of Artistic Administration & Planning and Programs & Partnerships. The company said that Blaine Inafuku, a seasoned arts leader, will be the next Director of Artistic Administration & Planning. Meanwhile, Sara Litchfield and Lokela Alexander Minami have been appointed Co-Directors of Programs & Partnerships, {…}

Seattle Opera is joining forces with Village Theatre, Seattle Rep, Union Arts Center (formerly ACT and Seattle Shakespeare), and Pacific Northwest Ballet for a one-day sale of costumes, accessories, and supplies. Prospective customers will get to choose from over 2,500 pieces for sale, including everything from hats, shirts, shoes, as well as costumes that span periods from 1600 to the {…}

Seattle Opera has named Alicia Moriarty to the position of Director of Production. As of June 1, 2025, Moriarty, who commenced her career with the company back in September 2004 as a Technical Financial Services Coordinator,  has been charged with overseeing all production activity at the company, including stage operations, production stage management, technical administration, and the in-house Costume Shop {…}