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At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President ...

It’s been 150 years since the Palais Garnier opera house opened in Paris. Today, it is still a working theater — with 172 ...

Cork Opera House launched its Strategic Plan 2025–2030 at an event attended by Cork’s Lord Mayor, along with various city ...

Once used to frequent rejection letters, Blue has become a regular on major stages and is singing the title role in “Aida” at ...

"Aida" has long epitomized opera at its most extravagant -- think sweeping sets, luxurious costumes and even real-live horses ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If your Munich visit coincides with the opera’s annual summer festival and you’d like to attend a free live broadcast from the National Theatre/open-air concert at Max ...

The Government of Jersey has invested more than £12m into the project but £1.5m is still needed, the venue has said The Jersey Opera House has warned it must find an extra £1.5m if it is to ...

China National Peking Opera Company announced the celebration programs for its 70th anniversary. Seven traditional Peking ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: You don't have to watch an opera to enjoy the opera house. Make sure to climb the building up to the roof for incredible views of the city and harbor. – Leilani Osmundson ...

Prototype, the festival of new opera-theater and music-theater from Beth Morrison Projects and Here, presented a dizzyingly diverse spectrum of performances in 2025. Overall, the festival came off ...