A Fairy Tale Opera Trades the Moral for the Mysterious

Matthias Pintscher’s first opera in 20 years invites audiences to find their own meaning in a macabre 19th-century tale.

Cleveland Orchestra announces 2026 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, curated by jazz great

On Wednesday, the orchestra announced that trumpeter-composer and jazz icon Terence Blanchard will curate the 2026 event, ...

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing - The old and nuanced art of ...
The New York Times

Influencers Get Their Night at the Opera as the Met Courts New Fans

Performances in N.Y.C. The Metropolitan Opera has invited 70 influencers to help convince a younger, online audience that opera isn’t scary or even unaffordable. The Metropolitan Opera has invited 70 ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Sydney Opera House lit by giant menorah as vigils for Bondi Beach victims take place across Australia

More than 1,000 people gathered for a vigil on behalf of the 15 people killed in the Hanukkah attack. The Sydney Opera House was illuminated by a large menorah Monday ...
Chicago Tribune

Review: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ at Cadillac Palace Theatre keeps the memories and a classic staging alive

Theater producer Cameron Mackintosh has been bringing long runs of grand theatrical spectacles to Chicago for nearly half a century now. Delivering a big night out for regular folks remains a point of ...