Events Calendar

Experience a captivating production of two rare and impactful works at BLO. Bluebeard’s Castle transports you into the world of a classic tale, with Mahler’s Four Songs deepening the dimensions of Judith as she uncovers the horrors of her bridegroom, Bluebeard. Critically acclaimed director Anne Bogart returns to BLO following her critically acclaimed staging of A Handmaid’s Tale. Don’t miss this evening of opera that will keep on the edge of your seat.

Join VOICES Boston and BLO Teaching Artists for our Musical Theatre Audition Workshop for young performers in grades 6-8! This weekend workshop is designed to teach audition strategies, while developing theatrical movement techniques, physicality and characterization, while also having fun and growing in confidence while on stage. Young performers learn to do their best in musical theatre and choral auditions. Registration Deadline in Friday, March 17th, 2023 --> https://www.voicesboston.org/blo-middle-school-musical-theatre-workshop/ Meet Our Instructors Known for her vivacious energy, Dr Patricia Au is versatile as a collaborative pianist, educator, and music director. She has held positions at New England [...]

Experience a captivating production of two rare and impactful works at BLO. Bluebeard’s Castle transports you into the world of a classic tale, with Mahler’s Four Songs deepening the dimensions of Judith as she uncovers the horrors of her bridegroom, Bluebeard. Critically acclaimed director Anne Bogart returns to BLO following her critically acclaimed staging of A Handmaid’s Tale. Don’t miss this evening of opera that will keep on the edge of your seat.

Sept 14 – 24, 2023 | 118 Boylston Street Exhibit hours: Sept 14 & 22 – 5:00 -7:30PM, Sept 17 & 24 –  1:00 – 3:00PM, 6:00 – 7:30PM.  Curated in partnership with historian and filmmaker Arthur Dong, this exhibit, History Comes to Life in Madama Butterfly will explore BLO’s new production of Puccini’s opera through the lens of its inspirations, from San Francisco’s storied nightclub Forbidden City to the mass incarceration of thousands of American citizens following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The culmination of The Butterfly Process, a 3-year exploration centering authentic storytelling with new approaches to canonical [...]

Amid Puccini’s lush and sweeping score, Madama Butterfly unfolds in 1940s America under the shadow of World War II. In a brand-new production from Boston Lyric Opera, wander through the nightlife of San Francisco on the eve of Pearl Harbor through the story of Butterfly, a nightclub performer contributing to the war effort, and Pinkerton, a young soldier, on the eve of his deployment. A culmination of BLO’s three-year exploration of authentic storytelling through The Butterfly Process, this production examines the experience of Japanese Americans during a critical moment in U.S. history. Sung in Italian with English surtitles Running time: 2 hours and [...]

Sept 14 – 24, 2023 | 118 Boylston Street Exhibit hours: Sept 14 & 22 – 5:00 -7:30PM, Sept 17 & 24 –  1:00 – 3:00PM, 6:00 – 7:30PM.  Curated in partnership with historian and filmmaker Arthur Dong, this exhibit, History Comes to Life in Madama Butterfly will explore BLO’s new production of Puccini’s opera through the lens of its inspirations, from San Francisco’s storied nightclub Forbidden City to the mass incarceration of thousands of American citizens following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The culmination of The Butterfly Process, a 3-year exploration centering authentic storytelling with new approaches to canonical [...]

Sept 14 – 24, 2023 | 118 Boylston Street Exhibit hours: Sept 14 & 22 – 5:00 -7:30PM, Sept 17 & 24 –  1:00 – 3:00PM, 6:00 – 7:30PM.  Curated in partnership with historian and filmmaker Arthur Dong, this exhibit, History Comes to Life in Madama Butterfly will explore BLO’s new production of Puccini’s opera through the lens of its inspirations, from San Francisco’s storied nightclub Forbidden City to the mass incarceration of thousands of American citizens following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The culmination of The Butterfly Process, a 3-year exploration centering authentic storytelling with new approaches to canonical [...]

Amid Puccini’s lush and sweeping score, Madama Butterfly unfolds in 1940s America under the shadow of World War II. In a brand-new production from Boston Lyric Opera, wander through the nightlife of San Francisco on the eve of Pearl Harbor through the story of Butterfly, a nightclub performer contributing to the war effort, and Pinkerton, a young soldier, on the eve of his deployment. A culmination of BLO’s three-year exploration of authentic storytelling through The Butterfly Process, this production examines the experience of Japanese Americans during a critical moment in U.S. history. Sung in Italian with English surtitles Running time: 2 hours and [...]

Sept 14 – 24, 2023 | 118 Boylston Street Exhibit hours: Sept 14 & 22 – 5:00 -7:30PM, Sept 17 & 24 –  1:00 – 3:00PM, 6:00 – 7:30PM.  Curated in partnership with historian and filmmaker Arthur Dong, this exhibit, History Comes to Life in Madama Butterfly will explore BLO’s new production of Puccini’s opera through the lens of its inspirations, from San Francisco’s storied nightclub Forbidden City to the mass incarceration of thousands of American citizens following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The culmination of The Butterfly Process, a 3-year exploration centering authentic storytelling with new approaches to canonical [...]

Amid Puccini’s lush and sweeping score, Madama Butterfly unfolds in 1940s America under the shadow of World War II. In a brand-new production from Boston Lyric Opera, wander through the nightlife of San Francisco on the eve of Pearl Harbor through the story of Butterfly, a nightclub performer contributing to the war effort, and Pinkerton, a young soldier, on the eve of his deployment. A culmination of BLO’s three-year exploration of authentic storytelling through The Butterfly Process, this production examines the experience of Japanese Americans during a critical moment in U.S. history. Sung in Italian with English surtitles Running time: 2 hours and [...]

Sept 14 – 24, 2023 | 118 Boylston Street Exhibit hours: Sept 14 & 22 – 5:00 -7:30PM, Sept 17 & 24 –  1:00 – 3:00PM, 6:00 – 7:30PM.  Curated in partnership with historian and filmmaker Arthur Dong, this exhibit, History Comes to Life in Madama Butterfly will explore BLO’s new production of Puccini’s opera through the lens of its inspirations, from San Francisco’s storied nightclub Forbidden City to the mass incarceration of thousands of American citizens following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The culmination of The Butterfly Process, a 3-year exploration centering authentic storytelling with new approaches to canonical [...]

When young Angelina momentarily escapes her ungrateful stepfamily to attend a royal ball in disguise, she meets Prince Ramiro, who vows to find her after she disappears into the night. Beautiful melodies, sparkling vocals, and Rossini’s energetic score weave this timeless Cinderella story, dispensing with the fairy dust for the wisdom of the human heart. Elegant and heartfelt, this opera is one where goodness triumphs, and patience is rewarded with satisfying joy. Sung in Italian with English surtitles Running time: 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission. PURCHASE TICKETS

When young Angelina momentarily escapes her ungrateful stepfamily to attend a royal ball in disguise, she meets Prince Ramiro, who vows to find her after she disappears into the night. Beautiful melodies, sparkling vocals, and Rossini’s energetic score weave this timeless Cinderella story, dispensing with the fairy dust for the wisdom of the human heart. Elegant and heartfelt, this opera is one where goodness triumphs, and patience is rewarded with satisfying joy. Sung in Italian with English surtitles Running time: 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission. PURCHASE TICKETS