Events Calendar

The line between grief and obsession becomes blurred in Erich Korngold’s Die tote Stadt (“The Dead City”); an incredibly tender work, embodying the twilight of the Romantic era. Korngold, a remarkable prodigy who later became one of Hollywood’s most important composers, began the opera when he was only 19 and completed it at age 23. It opened simultaneously in December 1920 in Cologne and Hamburg and became one of the biggest operatic successes of the era. The opera’s theme of struggling with the memory of a lost loved one undoubtedly resonated with audiences still traumatized by the recent catastrophe of [...]

  Boston Lyric Opera presents a preview and discussion of its upcoming opera The Seasons as part of GBH's Boston Public Radio. Hosts Jim Braude and Margery Egan will interview BLO’s Stanford Calderwood General Director & CEO Bradley Vernatter and ArtsEmerson's Interim Executive Director & Director of Artistic Programming Ronee Penoi about this collaboration. Excerpts from the opera will be performed by Alexis Peart, mezzo-soprano; Zizhao Wang, bass-baritone; and Ji Yung Lee, pianist.     This event is FREE and open to the public.  Listen at 89.7 FM Stream it live on YouTube   About The Seasons    The old and the [...]

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel - an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera.PERFORMERS:Mary Kray, HanselKay Patterson, GretelOliver Rizzo, NarratorPatricia Au, PianistAdmission is free and open to the public.

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel - an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Mary Kray, Hansel Kay Patterson, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel - an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Alexis Peart, Hansel Chelsea Baccay, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Mary Kray, Hansel Kay Patterson, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Alexis Peart, Hansel Chelsea Baccay, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator James Lorusso, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Mary Kray, Hansel Kay Patterson, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Alexis Peart, Hansel Chelsea Baccay, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a behind-the-scenes look at BLO's upcoming production of The Seasons. Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will lead a conversation with members of the creative team about this unique performance. Featuring: Anthony Roth Costanzo, Performer & Co-Conceiver; SCENE Founder Zack Winokur, Director; AMOC* Co-Founder & Artistic Director Stephen Stubbs, Music Director The evening will include a complementary reception with drinks and light bites and the opportunity to observe a rehearsal with principal cast members. This event is open to BLO Members. To become a member, make a gift of $100 today and our Donor Services team [...]

View Livestream | Digital Playbill Location: BLO Opera + Community Studios, 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA 02210 This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required. Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Christine Goerke to lead a master class with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. Soprano Christine Goerke has appeared in the major opera houses of the world, including The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Washington [...]

Join us on select dates after The Seasons for a community post-show talkback! Following the performances of The Seasons, Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson will host a moderated conversation with local artists, scientists, and community members. Each evening centers around a different topic inspired by The Seasons and Boston Lyric Opera’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices initiative.  Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.   City of Boston Climate Readiness Moderated by Bradley Vernatter, Boston Lyric Opera Stanford Calderwood General Director and CEO.    Joe Christo, Co-Director of the Stone Living Lab and Chief Resilience Officer for Boston Harbor [...]

Join us on select dates after The Seasons for a community post-show talkback! Following the performances of The Seasons, Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson will host a moderated conversation with local artists, scientists, and community members. Each evening centers around a different topic inspired by The Seasons and Boston Lyric Opera’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices initiative.  Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.   Arts + Science: Making the Data Make Sense  Moderated by Nina Yoshida Nelsen, Artistic Director at Boston Lyric Opera and Interim Executive Director of the Office of the Arts & ArtsEmerson Director of Artistic [...]

Join us on select dates after The Seasons for a community post-show talkback! Following the performances of The Seasons, Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson will host a moderated conversation with local artists, scientists, and community members. Each evening centers around a different topic inspired by The Seasons and Boston Lyric Opera’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices initiative.  Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.   Across Disciplines: Performers in Conversation  Moderated by Nina Yoshida Nelsen, Artistic Director at Boston Lyric Opera.  Featuring Guest Panelists:  Anthony Roth Costanzo, The Seasons co-creator, countertenor  Annie Rabbat, Boston Lyric Opera Concertmaster, violinist  Christine Flores, dancer  [...]

Join us on select dates after The Seasons for a community post-show talkback! Following the performances of The Seasons, Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson will host a moderated conversation with local artists, scientists, and community members. Each evening centers around a different topic inspired by The Seasons and Boston Lyric Opera’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices initiative.  Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.   Rising Waters/Rising Voices: Climate Justice  Co-Moderated by BLO’s Artistic Director, Nina Yoshida Nelsen, and Interim Executive Director of the Office of the Arts & ArtsEmerson Director of Artistic Programming , Ronee Penoi Featuring Guest [...]

Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a behind-the-scenes look at BLO’s upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel.  Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will lead a conversation with Music Director David Angus, Stage Director Anne Bogart and renowned mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton (Nettie Fowler).The evening will include a complementary reception with drinks and light bites and the opportunity to observe a rehearsal with principal cast members.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

Join the Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) for a special celebration of two historic milestones: the 80th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel and World Theatre Day!    This event will feature:   A press gathering highlighting the deep connection between Carousel and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Inspiring speeches from leaders in the Boston arts community. A community sing-a-long of the iconic anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the power of theatre and its ability to bring communities together!   RSVP TODAY!

Featuring: Katrina Holden-Buckley - soprano David Rivera Bozón - tenor Claire McCahan - mezzo-soprano Yukiko Oba - pianist Rachel Barringer - circus artist Mandy Hackman - circus artist Alexis Hedrick - circus artist Ellen Waylonis - circus artist   Producers: Kathryn McKellar & Ellen Waylonis   General Admission  Adults $42 | $12 Youth (under 12) BLO Subscriber & Member Rate:   Adults $38 | $10 Youth (under 12) Children two (2) years old and under are free   GET TICKETS DIGITAL PROGRAM Arias Aloft: Gather Together A collaboration between Circus 617, Boston Lyric Opera, [...]