Ruth Iniesta, Juan Jesús Rodríguez, Nancy Fabiola Herrera, Adriana González Yolanda Auyanet & Pablo García López Lead Teatro de la Zarzuela’s 2026-27 Season

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2026-27 season. Tomás Bretón’s “La verbena de la Paloma” will star Toni Comas, Gerardo López, Jorge Rodríguez Norton, Borja Quiza, César San Martín, Milagros Martín, Carmen Romeu, María Rey-Joly, Ana San Martín, Gurutze Beitia, Sara Salado, and Rafa Castejón. Carlos Aragón conducts the production by Nuria Castejón. Performance Dates: Sept. 23-Oct. 4, 2026 Bercovich’s {…}

Apr 13, 2026

Ruth Iniesta Makes Historical Encore in ‘Jugar con Fuego’ at the Teatro de la Zarzuela

Ruth Iniesta made history at the Teatro de la Zarzuela on April 12 performing an encore during the performance of Barbieri’s “Jugar con Fuego.” Iniesta, who is portraying the role of Leonor/Duquesa de Medina, received great acclaim for her interpretation and great enthusiasm from the audience. According to a press release, rarely has the Teatro de la Zarzuela seen an {…}

Mar 12, 2026

Cast Change: Álvaro Albiach to Conduct ‘Jugar con Fuego’

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced a cast change for its production of “Jugar con Fuego.” The company said that José Miguel Pérez-Sierra will not be able to conduct the performances due to indisposition. As a result, Álvaro Albiach will take over while Lara Diloy will conduct performances on April 4, 5, and 8, 2026. Albiach recently conducted “Goyescas” by {…}

Nov 7, 2025

Barbara Hannigan Cancels Teatro de la Zarzuela’s Concert

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced that Barbara Hannigan and Bertrand Chamayou’s concert has been canceled. The program was set to be performed on Nov. 10, 2025, at the Teatro de la Zarzuela within the XXXII Ciclo de Lied but was canceled because Chamayou is suffering from a muscular injury and cannot play for two weeks. Tickets will be {…}

May 14, 2025

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 {…}