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Special Exhibit | History Comes to Life in Madama Butterfly

The Loft - Emerson 118 Boylston Street, Boston, United States

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 [...]

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Boston Lyric Opera at 2023 Fort Point Open Studios

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Discover Fort Point’s vibrant artistic and performing arts community by visiting Boston Lyric Opera Headquarters during Fort Point Open Studios. Experience free BLO musical performances and interactive demonstrations alongside guest performers from the Midway community. Work by artists in a wide variety of media will be available throughout the building. BLO’s Street Stage will be activated as an additional outdoor venue on Saturday (rain date, Sunday). Programs start on the hour and half-hour, or drop by any time to learn about our season and connect with the BLO team!   Schedule Highlights Saturday October 14, 2023 12:00 – 3:30 [...]

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Boston Lyric Opera at 2023 Fort Point Open Studios

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Discover Fort Point’s vibrant artistic and performing arts community by visiting Boston Lyric Opera Headquarters during Fort Point Open Studios. Experience free BLO musical performances and interactive demonstrations alongside guest performers from the Midway community. Work by artists in a wide variety of media will be available throughout the building. BLO’s Street Stage will be activated as an additional outdoor venue on Saturday (rain date, Sunday). Programs start on the hour and half-hour, or drop by any time to learn about our season and connect with the BLO team!   Schedule Highlights Saturday October 14, 2023 12:00 – 3:30 [...]

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La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, Boston, United States

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

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La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, Boston, United States

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

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La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, Boston, United States

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

Getting Into Opera

GBH Studios One Guest Street, Brighton, United States

January 18, 2024 - “Getting into Opera” 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. The first episode features renowned soprano Patricia Racette leading a masterclass for BLO Emerging Artists and [...]

PRIMA Midway Meetup: An Evening with Matthew Aucoin

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

PRIMA Midway Meetup: An Evening with Matthew Aucoin Monday January 22 6:30 – 8:00pm BLO Headquarters at Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center St. Boston MA 02210 FREE Join PRIMA friends and fans for a winter gathering and lively conversation with celebrated composer and Boston native Matthew Aucoin. Music and culture scholar (and fellow PRIMA member!) Lucy Caplan moderates an energetic discussion about Aucoin’s opera Eurydice, which BLO will present in March 2024. Explore the opera’s varied literary, musical, and dramatic inspirations, and hear excerpts performed live by the composer. The evening will include light bites and refreshments (both alcoholic and zero-proof), and time [...]

Works & Process at the Guggenheim

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Works & Process at the Guggenheim Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia   The Anonymous Lover Music by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges Libretto by Desfontaines-Lavallée Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 7:00 pm   Prior to the premiere of the Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia’s co-production of The Anonymous Lover, OPERA America’s President and CEO Marc A. Scorca moderates a discussion with Boston Lyric Opera’s General Director and CEO Bradley Vernatter, Opera Philadelphia’s General Director and President David Devan, playwright Kirsten Greenidge, and director Dennis Whitehead Darling, illuminating how they are working together to co-produce this new production. See [...]

Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop

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

Title: Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop Dates: Saturday, January 27 - Sunday, January 28, 10am-4pm Venue: First Parish Brookline - 382 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 02445 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/QKZpAtU76gnhdjBYA Fee: $125 for current VOICES Boston singers; $150 for non-VOICES Boston singers, Open to 5th-8th graders *Scholarships available! Please contact Emily at [email protected] for more information   Description: In its seventh 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 [...]

The Anonymous Lover

Huntington Theatre 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a comic love story for the ages! Written in 1780 by the virtuoso Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the chamber opera The Anonymous Lover tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy young widow disenchanted with the notion of love, who starts receiving letters from an anonymous admirer. In this joyful new co-production by Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia, Bologne's stirring music is complemented by a fresh book adaptation from the pen of Obie Award-winning Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge, mixing English dialogue with the original French singing. Don't miss an evening of lighthearted mishaps, heartfelt melodies, and endearing characters that will inspire you to root for true [...]

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The Anonymous Lover

Huntington Theatre 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a comic love story for the ages! Written in 1780 by the virtuoso Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the chamber opera The Anonymous Lover tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy young widow disenchanted with the notion of love, who starts receiving letters from an anonymous admirer. In this joyful new co-production by Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia, Bologne's stirring music is complemented by a fresh book adaptation from the pen of Obie Award-winning Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge, mixing English dialogue with the original French singing. Don't miss an evening of lighthearted mishaps, heartfelt melodies, and endearing characters that will inspire you to root for true [...]

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The Anonymous Lover

Huntington Theatre 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a comic love story for the ages! Written in 1780 by the virtuoso Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the chamber opera The Anonymous Lover tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy young widow disenchanted with the notion of love, who starts receiving letters from an anonymous admirer. In this joyful new co-production by Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia, Bologne's stirring music is complemented by a fresh book adaptation from the pen of Obie Award-winning Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge, mixing English dialogue with the original French singing. Don't miss an evening of lighthearted mishaps, heartfelt melodies, and endearing characters that will inspire you to root for true [...]

Opera Stories: Cinderella

Boston Public Library Hyde Park Branch 35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park, United States

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers: Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Patrick Starke (Prince Ramiro), Kalee Burrows (Clorinda/Narrator), Patricia Au (Pianist)

Opera Stories: Cinderella

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

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Patrick Starke (Prince Ramiro), Kalee Burrows (Clorinda/Narrator), Patricia Au (Pianist) 

Opera Stories: Cinderella

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

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Morgan Mastrangelo (Prince Ramiro), Kalee Burrows (Clorinda/Narrator), Julia Carey (Pianist)

Opera Stories: Cinderella

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

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Patrick Starke (Prince Ramiro), Kalee Burrows (Clorinda/Narrator), Julia Carey (Pianist)

Opera Stories: Cinderella

Boston Public Library Honan-Allston Branch 300 N Harvard Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera.Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public! PerformersChihiro Asano (Cinderella), Morgan Mastrangelo (Prince Ramiro), Kalee Burrows (Clorinda/Narrator), Patricia Au (Pianist)

Opera Stories: Cinderella

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

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Patrick Starke (Prince Ramiro), Julia Whitten (Clorinda/Narrator), Patricia Au (Pianist)

Opera Stories: Cinderella

Boston Public Library North End Branch 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Morgan Mastrangelo (Prince Ramiro), Julia Whitten (Clorinda/Narrator), Julia Carey (Pianist)

Opera Stories: Cinderella

Boston Public Library East Bosto Branch 365 Bremen Street, East Boston, United States

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Patrick Starke (Prince Ramiro), Julia Whitten (Clorinda/Narrator), Julia Carey (Pianist)

Opera Stories: Cinderella

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

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Morgan Mastrangelo (Prince Ramiro), Julia Whitten (Clorinda/Narrator), Patricia Au (Pianist)

Playwright Perspectives: Kirsten Greenidge and Sarah Ruhl in Conversation

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Playwright Perspectives: Kirsten Greenidge and Sarah Ruhl in Conversation  February 29, 6:30-8:30 PM  Boston Lyric Opera Headquarters @ Midway Artist Studios  15 Channel Center Street, Boston MA 02210    FREE  Space is limited – please register to confirm your seat.     REGISTER HERE   Join fellow artists, new play aficionados, and advocates of new work for a fun gathering and dynamic conversation with celebrated playwrights Kirsten Greenidge and Sarah Ruhl. Explore the twists and turns of a modern playwright’s career and discover unexpected avenues to scripting for the stage. Learn about Greenidge and Ruhl’s recent journeys writing for The Anonymous [...]

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Eurydice

Huntington Theatre 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

In a vivid retelling of the Orpheus myth from his bride’s perspective, composer Matthew Aucoin and librettist Sarah Ruhl’s stunning opera Eurydice follows the titular character as she travels to the underworld on her wedding day. Boston Lyric Opera, together with Opera Grand Rapids, has co-commissioned a new,  intimate orchestral arrangement from Aucoin, acclaimed composer and MacArthur Fellow, and Ruhl, Tony and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright. This compelling new production, conducted by the composer and directed by Doug Fitch, delves into the profound bonds of family and love – between parents and children, between husband and wife. Eurydice is a resonant story [...]

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