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Getting Into Opera: Susan Graham

GBH Studios One Guest Street, Brighton, United States

GBH Music will introduce new listeners to opera in a video series produced in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) and New England Conservatory (NEC). Designed for newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, “Getting into Opera” aims to ignite a passion for the genre by showcasing how powerful performances are shaped by vocal coaching and stage direction. The innovative multi-platform video series will be filmed in front of a live audience in GBH’s acoustically acclaimed Fraser Performance Studio. This event features renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham leading a masterclass for BLO Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists and New England Conservatory students. [...]

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Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop

First Parish in Brookline, MA 382 Walnut St., Brookline, MA, United States

In its eighth year, the Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop is presented in partnership with VOICES Boston. In this workshop, singers in grades 5-8 participate in masterclasses designed to teach audition techniques and strategies, develop their theatrical movement skills, and introduce them to styles of characterization. This workshop prepares singers to excel in musical theatre and choral audition settings, as well as to grow their confidence in their own abilities. Across two days, BLO Teaching Artists coach each participant on a song they have prepared and introduce them to a new one. Participants also learn a short dance [...]

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Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop

First Parish in Brookline, MA 382 Walnut St., Brookline, MA, United States

In its eighth year, the Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop is presented in partnership with VOICES Boston. In this workshop, singers in grades 5-8 participate in masterclasses designed to teach audition techniques and strategies, develop their theatrical movement skills, and introduce them to styles of characterization. This workshop prepares singers to excel in musical theatre and choral audition settings, as well as to grow their confidence in their own abilities. Across two days, BLO Teaching Artists coach each participant on a song they have prepared and introduce them to a new one. Participants also learn a short dance [...]

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Boston Public Library Connolly Branch 433 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

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.

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Boston Public Library Faneuil Branch 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, United States

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.

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Boston Public Library Jamaica Plain Branch 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Massachussets

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.

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Boston Public Library Adams Street Branch 690 Adams St, Dorchester, United States

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.

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Boston Public Library South Boston Branch 646 East Broadway, Boston, MA, United States

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.

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Boston Public Library West End Branch 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, United States

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.

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Boston Public Library Central Branch Copley Square, Boston, MA, United States

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.

Opera Innovators Series: Anthony Roth Costanzo

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

Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Anthony Roth Costanzo 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. A Grammy-winning countertenor and creative producer who “exists to transform opera” (New York Times), Anthony Roth Costanzo is general director and president of Opera Philadelphia, overseeing fundraising and business strategies, audience development, community initiatives, and artistic planning. Costanzo began performing professionally at age 11 and has since appeared in opera, concert, recital, film, and on Broadway. [...]

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The Seasons

Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

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The Seasons

Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

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The Seasons

Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

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The Seasons

Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

Recurring

The Seasons

Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel

Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United States

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet. Music Director David Angus conducts an exceptional cast featuring Brandie Sutton as Julie Jordan, Edward Nelson as Billy Bigelow, Jamie Barton as Nettie Fowler, and Anya Matanovič as Carrie Pipperidge. CAROUSEL is presented by [...]

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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel

Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United States

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet. Music Director David Angus conducts an exceptional cast featuring Brandie Sutton as Julie Jordan, Edward Nelson as Billy Bigelow, Jamie Barton as Nettie Fowler, and Anya Matanovič as Carrie Pipperidge. CAROUSEL is presented by [...]

Opera Innovators Series: Jamie Barton

Boston Conservatory's Seully Hall 8 Fenway, Floor 4, Boston, United States

Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Jamie Barton 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. Critically acclaimed by virtually every major outlet covering classical music, mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is increasingly recognized for how she uses her powerful instrument offstage—lifting up women, queer people, and other marginalized communities. In recognition of her iconic performance at Last Night of the Proms, Barton was named 2020 Personality of the Year at the BBC Music Magazine [...]

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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel

Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United States

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet. Music Director David Angus conducts an exceptional cast featuring Brandie Sutton as Julie Jordan, Edward Nelson as Billy Bigelow, Jamie Barton as Nettie Fowler, and Anya Matanovič as Carrie Pipperidge. CAROUSEL is presented by [...]

Recurring

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel

Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United States

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet. Music Director David Angus conducts an exceptional cast featuring Brandie Sutton as Julie Jordan, Edward Nelson as Billy Bigelow, Jamie Barton as Nettie Fowler, and Anya Matanovič as Carrie Pipperidge. CAROUSEL is presented by [...]

Opera Night at the Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library Central Branch - Rabb Hall Copley Square, Boston, MA, United States

SAVE THE DATE! More information coming soon. Opera Night at the BPL   April 16, 2025  6-7:30PM     Opera Night at the Boston Public Library features live performances by Boston Lyric Opera artists, remarks from opera experts and audience Q&A.   Opera Night at the Boston Public Library is a legacy community partnership between Boston Lyric Opera and the Boston Public Library, offering equitable access to quality opera learning experiences for over 25 years.

Noah’s Flood

Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, United States

Noah’s Flood is based on a 15th-century play recounting the story of one family’s resilience in the face of an earth-shattering storm. Composer Benjamin Britten wrote this opera just a few years after experiencing a devastating flood in his own coastal town. Nearly 70 years later, climate resilience has taken an even greater spotlight.  Under the baton of David Angus and in collaboration with Boston Children’s Chorus, Boston String Academy, Back Bay Ringers, Boston Symphony Orchestra, New England Conservatory Preparatory School — and more — hundreds of Boston area youth alongside BLO artists will come together to bring you a timely, tour-de-force event. Noah’s Flood is made possible by [...]

Opera Night at the Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library Central Branch - Rabb Hall Copley Square, Boston, MA, United States

SAVE THE DATE! More information coming soon. Opera Night at the BPL   May 15, 2025  6-7:30PM     Opera Night at the Boston Public Library features live performances by Boston Lyric Opera artists, remarks from opera experts and audience Q&A.   Opera Night at the Boston Public Library is a legacy community partnership between Boston Lyric Opera and the Boston Public Library, offering equitable access to quality opera learning experiences for over 25 years.

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