About

Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) is New England’s largest opera company. Founded in 1976, BLO is recognized for its artistically excellent productions of a diverse repertoire that entertain and inspire audiences and feature emerging operatic talent. BLO produces four productions each season: three at the Citi Performing Arts Center^SM Shubert Theatre in Boston and the annual Opera Annex production in a found space. BLO’s programs are funded, in part, by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions most frequently asked about BLO.

Mission Statement

What we aim to achieve at BLO.

History

Programming Highlights

Administration

Administrative Staff

Emerging Artists

Boston Lyric Opera’s Emerging Artists are selected annually by invitation resulting from their presence at Company auditions or in BLO performances.

Auditions

Be a part of Boston Lyric Opera. Find audition information for singing roles, orchestra positions, and supernumerary roles.

Employment / Volunteer

Open internships, volunteer opportunities, regular full-time positions, and part-time positions.

Board

Board Chair, Board of Directors, and Board of Overseers.