Events Calendar

  • Opera Innovators Series: Brenda Rae

    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Brenda Rae MasterclassSunday, April 12, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 PMBLO's Opera + Community StudiosFREE - Register for event reminders LEARN MORE REGISTER Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Brenda Rae to lead a masterclass with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series.Brenda Rae’s current season marks her long-awaited return to Oper Frankfurt as Lulu in Nadja Loschky’s new production of Lulu, as well as Aminta in Jan Philipp Gloger’s new production [...]

  • Deconstructing Opera: Daughter of the Regiment

    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a behind-the-scenes look at BLO's newly reimagined production of Daughter of the Regiment. Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will lead a conversation with Conductor Kelly Kuo, Stage Director John de los Santos, and cast member Kenneth Kellogg. The evening will include a complimentary reception with drinks and light bites and rehearsal observation. This event is open to BLO Members. To become a member, make a gift of $100 today and our Donor Services team will be in touch! Become a Member

  • Daughter of the Regiment

    Daughter of the Regiment
    Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United States

    Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it. LEARN MORE This event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.

  • Daughter of the Regiment: Opening Night Party

    Back Deck 2 West Street, Boston, United States

    LET’S PARTY! Daughter of the Regiment Opening Night Party Join the cast and crew of Daughter of the Regiment at the Opening Night Party! Enjoy drinks and light bites as we celebrate these incredible artists on their opening night. The reception will be held on April 24th immediately following curtain at Back Deck. 2 West Street  Boston, MA 02111  (at the corner of West & Washington) Admission: $100 per guest Advance ticket purchases are required as space is not guaranteed. PURCHASE TICKETS   AA TICKET HOLDERS: Admission to the Opening Night Party is complimentary with the purchase of an AA ticket.  If [...]

  • Daughter of the Regiment

    Daughter of the Regiment
    Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United States

    Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it. LEARN MORE This event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.

  • Daughter of the Regiment

    Daughter of the Regiment
    Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United States

    Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it. LEARN MORE This event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.

  • Daughter of the Regiment

    Daughter of the Regiment
    Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United States

    Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it. LEARN MORE This event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.

  • She Was There: Film Screening & Panel Discussion

    The West End Museum 150 Staniford Street, Suite 7, Boston, United States

    Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history. Day One: Film Screening & Panel Discussion Free with RSVP • Capacity limited to 75 Curated by the Roxbury International Film Festival, this program connects two extraordinary women across centuries: Elizabeth Freeman (Mumbet), who bravely sued for—and won—her freedom in 1781, helping to end slavery in Massachusetts. Fannie Lou Hamer, a force of the Civil Rights Movement whose moral courage reshaped voting rights advocacy in the 1960s. Following [...]

  • She Was There: Concert

    Museum of African American History 46 Joy Street, Boston, United States

    Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history. Day Two: Concert & Reception Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM Museum of African American History, African Meeting House Free with RSVP • Capacity limited to 175 Experience a powerful musical tribute bringing together artists from Boston Lyric Opera and Castle of Our Skins. Through opera, spirituals, new works, and spoken testimony, this concert uplifts the lives of Black women whose leadership shaped American history—honoring both well-documented [...]