Opera Philadelphia is starting off 2025 by going a little bit outside of the box. The company will be performing the Philadelphia premiere of “The Anonymous Lover,” a 1780 opera by Joseph Bologne, ...

Preview Opera Philadelphia's upcoming American Premiere of The Listeners, the newest opera from the Philadelphia-born, Grammy-nominated composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek. Their 2016 ...

Anthony Roth Costanzo stands on the stage at the Academy of Music. (Opera Philadelphia) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us ...

Opera Philadelphia set for big year of celebrations. Starting with its 50th anniversary gala in September, the next season draws on some of the most talented creators and performers to demonstrate ...

1 WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall 2 MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour “Price can be a big barrier to entry at the opera, and ...

David Devan will retire next spring as head of Opera Philadelphia following 13 years as general director and has postponed one of this season’s productions to balance the company’s budget. In addition ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Opera Philadelphia will transport audiences to 19th-century Paris with Puccini's La bohme. "But it's a La bohme like you've never seen it before," says Frank Luzi, Vice ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Puccini's 'Madame Butterfly' takes flight at the Academy of Music. "In the original production it's a Japanese girl," says Karen Chia-ling Ho, who plays Cio Cio San, the ...

Gregory Spears is bringing his uncanny sense of genre and eras of music to the “Sleeping Beauty” story with his new opera, “Sleepers Awake.” By Joshua Barone and Michelle Gustafson Opera ...

Anthony Roth Costanzo took over Opera Philadelphia when it was “three weeks away from stopping payroll.” Now, it is rebounding with a surplus. By Joshua Barone Gregory Spears is bringing his uncanny ...