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  • Deconstructing Opera: Carousel

    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 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

  • 80th Anniversary Celebration of Carousel & World Theatre Day

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

    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!

  • Arias Aloft: Gather Together

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

    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, [...]

  • Boston Lyric Opera LIVE on GBH’s Boston Public Radio

    Boston Public Library - Newsfeed Cafe 700 Boylston St., Boston, United States

    Boston Lyric Opera LIVE on GBH's Boston Public Radio April 4, 2025, 11:30 AM Boston Public Library - Central Branch Newsfeed Cafe 700 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116   Boston Lyric Opera presents a preview of its 80th anniversary production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel 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, BLO Artistic Associate & Stage Director Anne Bogart, and Lee Pelton, President & CEO of the Boston Foundation who plays the roles of the Starkeeper/Dr. Seldon. Excerpts from the opera will be [...]

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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 [...]

  • Carousel: Opening Night Party

    Maggiano’s Little Italy 4 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

    LET'S PARTY! Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel Opening Night Party Join the cast and crew of Carousel at the Opening Night Party! Enjoy light bites and refreshments as we celebrate these incredible artists on their opening night. The reception will be held on April 4th immediately following curtain at Maggiano's 4 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 01226   Advance ticket purchases are required as space is not guaranteed.   GET TICKETS

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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: Nature’s Voice

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

    Nature has inspired generations of composers to write songs celebrating its wonder, lamenting its decline, and playfully imitating its creatures great and small. In honor of Earth Day, Boston Lyric Opera musicians present a lively concert and conversation exploring how composers and performers translate their experiences of nature into song. From the serene beauty of flowers and the wondrous behavior of insects, to tragic natural disasters like fires and floods, this program uses the power of music to engage our complex emotions about the Earth, inspiring us to action through a lens of beauty and possibility.   Featuring:  Brett [...]

  • Inundation District: Free Screening & Talkback

    Masary Studios 15 Channel Center St #105, Boston, MA, United States

    Inundation District: Free Screening & Talkback Thursday, April 17th at Masary Studios | 7pm - 10pm RSVP Join us for a free screening, Q&A with film creators, and climate building community. Light refreshments to be provided. Screening begins at 7:30pm. INUNDATION DISTRICT is an award-winning feature-length film about the implications of one city's decision to ignore the threats posed by climate change and spend billions of dollars on building a new waterfront district - on landfill, at sea level. Co-presented MASARY Studios and Boston Lyric Opera This event is part of BLO’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices an opera initiative for [...]

  • Arias Aloft: Rising Waters, Rising Voices

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

    Featuring: Jessica Jacobs - soprano Claire McCahan - mezzo-soprano Junhan Choi - baritone Sally Naredla - pianist Alissa Feller - circus artist Sophia Herscu - circus artist Alex Oliva - circus artist Ezra Quinlan - 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: Rising Waters, Rising Voices A collaboration between Circus 617, Boston Lyric Opera, and [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Opera Night at the BPL: The Future of Opera in Boston

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

    Opera Night at the BPL: The Future of Opera in Boston  May 15, 2025  6:00 – 7:30 PM    Rabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch  700 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116  What makes opera, an art form with four centuries of history and tradition, compelling for 21st century audiences? Join Boston Lyric Opera for a dynamic concert and conversation exploring the music, producing practices, and bold artistic ideas shaping opera in Boston today. Enjoy live performances of beautiful vocal music including re-imagined classics, bold new works, and show-stopping favorites from the company's recent and upcoming seasons. [...]

  • Street Stage @ Plaza Betances

    Plaza Betances 100 W Dedham St, Boston, MA, United States

    Street Stage at Plaza Betances   in partnership with Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción    When: Thursday, June 12, 4:30PM-5:30PM   Rain date: Thursday, June 26, 4:30PM-5:30PM   Where: Plaza Betances, 100 W Dedham St #403, Boston, MA 02118   FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!   REGISTER DIGITAL PLAYBILL   Join Boston Lyric Opera and the Villa Victoria community for an exciting evening of music, poetry, and cultural celebration. Honoring the neighborhood’s proud Latino heritage, this multicultural program features captivating Spanish-language songs and arias performed by virtuosic musicians. [...]

  • Street Stage @ Piers Park

    Piers Park 95 Marginal St, Boston, United States

    Street Stage at Piers Park  in partnership with Boston Harbor Now    When: Saturday, July 19, 3:00PM-4:00PM   Rain date: Saturday, July 26, 3:00PM-4:00PM   Where: Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128   FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts! REGISTER PLAYBILL  Boston Lyric Opera's Street Stage makes its East Boston debut with a free all-ages concert during Eastie Week 2025. Experience virtuosic performances in an oceanside amphitheater surrounded by stunning views of Boston Harbor. Want to stay for the day? Enjoy cultural and recreational activities nearby, from [...]

  • Street Stage at SoWa Open Market

    SoWa Open Market 500 Harrison Avenue, Boston, United States

    Street Stage at SoWa Open Market  When: Sunday July 27, 11AM – 2PM   Rain date: Sunday August 3, 11AM-2PM   Where: 500 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA 02118  FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts! REGISTER VIEW PLAYBILL Boston Lyric Opera teams up with one of Boston’s most creative destinations for an open-air concert and artisan experience. Nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops, the SoWa (South of Washington) Open Market features a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food and beverage trucks, lawn games, and [...]

  • Street Stage @ Rose Kennedy Greenway

    Rose Kennedy Greenway High St &, Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA, United States

      Street Stage at Rose Kennedy Greenway  When: Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM   Rain date: Wednesday, August 6, 6:30PM-7:30PM   Where: Rowes Wharf Plaza, Intersection of Atlantic Ave & High Street, Boston 02110  FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts! REGISTER VIEW PLAYBILL Boston’s beloved downtown park becomes an open-air opera house as BLO’s Street Stage returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Enjoy a memorable summer evening of enchanting arias showcasing fan-favorite repertoire and virtuosic singing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to picnic on the grass, [...]

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    Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators

    Powers Music School 16 Lexington St, Belmont, United States

    August 11-15, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM Build an inclusive opera company in your classroom for dynamic arts-integrated project-based learning. Open to ALL K-12 classroom teachers, pre-service teachers, arts specialists, & teaching artists. No arts experience needed, only a curiosity to create! Visit our Professional Development page for more information! REGISTER HERE

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    Opera Kids

    Powers Music School 16 Lexington St, Belmont, United States

      Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 2025 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Final performance on Friday, 3:45 pm! Age: Rising 3rd - 6th graders Cost: $690 ($675 tuition plus $15 summer registration fee) Come learn how an opera is made, then create your own! Co-hosted with Boston Lyric Opera Did you know that all operas (even the most famous ones) are simply sung-through stories? If you can write a story and sing it, then you’ve created an opera! For rising 3rd-6th graders who love singing, music, and theatre, Opera Kids is a special and exclusive opportunity to write, compose, [...]

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    Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators

    Powers Music School 16 Lexington St, Belmont, United States

    August 11-15, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM Build an inclusive opera company in your classroom for dynamic arts-integrated project-based learning. Open to ALL K-12 classroom teachers, pre-service teachers, arts specialists, & teaching artists. No arts experience needed, only a curiosity to create! Visit our Professional Development page for more information! REGISTER HERE

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    Opera Kids

    Powers Music School 16 Lexington St, Belmont, United States

      Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 2025 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Final performance on Friday, 3:45 pm! Age: Rising 3rd - 6th graders Cost: $690 ($675 tuition plus $15 summer registration fee) Come learn how an opera is made, then create your own! Co-hosted with Boston Lyric Opera Did you know that all operas (even the most famous ones) are simply sung-through stories? If you can write a story and sing it, then you’ve created an opera! For rising 3rd-6th graders who love singing, music, and theatre, Opera Kids is a special and exclusive opportunity to write, compose, [...]

  • Recurring

    Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators

    Powers Music School 16 Lexington St, Belmont, United States

    August 11-15, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM Build an inclusive opera company in your classroom for dynamic arts-integrated project-based learning. Open to ALL K-12 classroom teachers, pre-service teachers, arts specialists, & teaching artists. No arts experience needed, only a curiosity to create! Visit our Professional Development page for more information! REGISTER HERE