Events Calendar
Opera Night at the Boston Public Library
April 7, 2026 6:00 – 7:30 PM FREE – Register for event reminders Rabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch 700 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116 REGISTER DIGITAL PLAYBILL Whose voices do we carry, even when history did not write down their names? Join Boston Lyric Opera for an inspiring evening of music and conversation exploring 250 years of women’s voices in America and how they still resonate today. BLO artists will present a stirring concert reflecting the many ways women have sung their stories into being, with selections including opera, art song, African American spirituals, and Spanish-language compositions. Following the performance, BLO Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will facilitate a conversation on identity, legacy, [...]
Opera Innovators Series: Brenda Rae
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
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
Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United StatesLaughter 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
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
Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United StatesLaughter 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
Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United StatesLaughter 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
Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston street, Boston, MA, United StatesLaughter 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: Screening & Conversation
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: Screening & Conversation A thought-provoking film screening, followed by a lecture and discussion, invites audiences to engage with these narratives and their enduring impact. Timed with America 250, She Was There seeks to reframe national commemorations with equity at the forefront, while also serving as a poignant companion to BLO’s Daughter of the Regiment. Through music and testimony, we ask: Who have we forgotten? And how do we carry their [...]
She Was There: Concert
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 Boston Lyric Opera artists join forces with Castle of Our Skins for a powerful concert, blending opera, spirituals, and contemporary works to honor these extraordinary women. This collaboration challenges historical omissions and reimagines whose stories are centered in cultural memory. Timed with America 250, She Was There seeks to reframe national commemorations with equity at the forefront, while also serving as a poignant companion to BLO’s Daughter of [...]