Ángeles Blancas, Mónica Conesa, Ruth Iniesta, Berna Perles & David Oller Lead Teatro de la Zarzuela’s 2025-26 Season

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2025-26 season. Ángeles Blancas, Lana Kos, and Carmen Romeu lead Albéniz’s “Pepita Jiménez” alongside a cast that includes Leonardo Caimi, Antoni Lliteres, Ana Ibarra, Cristina Faus, Rodrigo Esteves, Rubén Amoretti, Pablo López, and Josep Fadó. Guillermo García Calvo conducts the production by Giancarlo Del Monaco. Performance Dates: Oct. 1-19, 2025 Emilio Arrieta’s “El Potosí Submarino” {…}

Jan 17, 2025

Teatro de la Zarzuela Postpones Franz-Josef Selig’s Recital

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has postponed Franz-Josef Selig’s recital. The company said that “due to acute bronchitis, bass Franz-Josef Selig has been forced to postpone his next recital Monday, Jan. 20 at the Teatro de la Zarzuela within the XXXI Lied Cycle to Monday, June 16 in the same place and at the same time. The same tickets will {…}

Jul 19, 2024

Teatro de la Zarzuela Breaks Ticket Sale Records

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has broken records in sales and subscriptions for its 2024-25 season. According to Platea Magazine, the company has sold 4,012 subscriptions and over 40,000 tickets with several performances already sold out. According to a press release many of the performances featuring lead casts are almost sold out. Next season, the Teatro de la Zarzuela will {…}

May 24, 2024

Marina Monzó, Sabina Puértolas, Vanessa Goikoetxea, Celso Albelo & Serena Sáenz Lead Teatro de la Zarzuela’s 2024-25 Season

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2024-25 season. Zarzuela Emilio Arrieta’s “Marina” will be conducted by José Miguel Pérez-Sierra and directed by Bárbara Lluch. Sabina Puértolas and Marina Monzó lead the opera alongside Ismael Jordi, Celso Albelo, Juan Jesús Rodríguez, Pietro Spagnoli, Rubén Amoretti, and Javier Castañeda. Performance Dates: Oct. 9-20, 2024 Pablo Sorozábal’s “La Del Manojo de {…}

Mar 12, 2024

Teatro de la Zarzuela to Pay Tribute to Victoria de los Ángeles

The Teatro de la Zarzuela in collaboration with the Fundación Victoria de los Ángeles will pay tribute to legendary soprano Victoria de los Ángeles. The concert will take place on March 12 and will showcase 14 singers accompanied by the Orquesta Victoria de los Ángeles under Pedro Pardo. Marc Busquets will stage the concert which commemorates the soprano’s centennial. The {…}

Feb 29, 2024

Teatro de la Zarzuela Announces Cast Change for ‘Una noche de Zarzuela’

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced a cast change for the “Una noche de Zarzuela” on May 26, 2024. The company said that Lisette Oropesa has canceled her participation in a May 26 concert “Una noche de Zarzuela” due to “family obligations.” In her stead, Sara Blanch will take over the concert, which will be held on the same {…}

Jan 31, 2024

Teatro de la Zarzuela to Present ‘El año pasado por agua’

“El año pasado por agua” is headed to the Teatro de la Zarzuela this February. The work, which features music by Federico Chueca and Joaquín Valverde and a libretto by Ricardo de la Vega, is a “revista” in one act and four scenes. The work, which features an inundated town and Neptune himself in conversation with the New Year and {…}

Oct 4, 2023

Teatro de la Zarzuela Announces Cast Change for ‘Las Golondrinas’

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced a cast change for its production of “Las Golondrinas.” The company has announced that Carlos Álvarez will no longer sing the role of Puck and will be replaced by Gerardo Bullón and César Sanmartín. This is the latest production that Álvarez has canceled in the last month. He previously canceled his participation in {…}

Jun 28, 2023

Teatro de la Zarzuela Names New Music Director

(Credit: JPS) Madrid’s Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced José Miguel Pérez Sierra as its new Music Director. The conductor will take over for Guillermo García Calvo, who did not renew his contract. This news coincides with the announcement that Isamay Benavente will become the new director of the company. Pérez Sierra will take over the role during the 2024-2025 {…}

Jun 15, 2023

Teatro de la Zarzuela Announces Cast Change for ‘Luisa Fernanda’

The Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid has announced a cast change for its production of “Luisa Fernanda.” The company said that Carmen Artaza will replace María José Montiel, who has canceled due to acute tracheatitis. She will sing the in first cast with performances scheduled for June 21, 23, 25, and 29. Artaza, who was scheduled to perform in {…}

May 15, 2023

Saioa Hernandez, Carlos Alvarez, Sabina Puertolas & Juan Jesus Rodriguez Lead Teatro de La Zarzuela’s 2023-24 Season

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2023-24 season featuring zarzuela productions, concerts, and recitals. Zarzuela The season opens with “El Caballero del Olmedo” starring Joel Prieto, Cesar Arrieta, Rocio Perez, Alba Chantar, German Olvera, Ramiro Maturana, Nicola Beller Carbone, Berna Perles, Gerado Bullon, and Ruben Amoretti. Guillermo Garcia Calvo conducts the production by Lluis Pasqual’s production. Performance Dates: {…}