The holidays have  passed, and we have once again entered a new year. With all of the commotion that comes with one year ending and another beginning, it’s easy to lose track of what the upcoming year has in store. In case it's slipped your mind, we wanted to take a moment to remind you about the operas coming up for the rest of our season. With our 40^th Anniversary Season continuing, our final season with James Conlon as Music Director, we have some amazing shows in store to celebrate this momentous occasion and keep you entertained throughout the year.  

Akhnaten

Ancient Egypt is shaken to its core after the death of Pharoah Amenhotep III; his son, now known as Akhnaten, not only takes his father's throne but shatters tradition by creating the first monotheistic society. What follows is a deeply meditative and spiritual journey depicting the trials and tribulations of Akhnaten and Egypt as they struggle to adapt to a new way of thinking.  

Akhnaten   has mesmerized audiences with Philip Glass’s hypnotic music and Phelim McDermott’s spellbinding visuals that reward those with a keen eye. We are honored to be presenting this opera for the second time with McDermott at the helm of this remount. John Holiday’s unique counter tenor voice commands the stage as this Egyptian pharaoh with the New York Times   praising his portrayal as “gorgeously expressive and, in an ideal reflection of the role, as human as it was heavenly.” Akhnaten   will be on our stage from February 28 to March 22.  

Falstaff Times are tough for ole Sir John Falstaff. He used to be a companion of King Henry V, but his financial situation has gotten so bad that he can’t even afford a meal at the local inn. This kind of situation won’t do for a knight, so to live a bit more comfortably, he decides his best course of action would be to seduce the wives of two of the city’s wealthiest patrons. However, Falstaff is better known for his sense of humor than his wits. This is perfectly demonstrated when he sends the two wives the exact same letter...

The final opera from the seminal composer Giuseppe Verdi saw him adapt Shakespeare for the third time (in this instance, The Merry Wives of Windsor) and taking one last stab at comedy. The result is a final masterpiece, considered by many to be his best, from a composer who has given us countless classics. The title role of Falstaff   will be sung by the fan favorite Craig Colclough, whose comedic acting was highlighted in The Marriage of Figaro   in 2022 and Don Giovanni   in 2023. 

The Magic Flute

Prince Tamino couldn’t have a ruder awakening when he opens his eyes to find that he’s lost in a mysterious land. But perhaps not all is so bad when he instantly falls in love with Pamina. There’s only one big problem: Pamina is being held captive by a man named Sarastro and Tamino is armed only with a magic flute. The Queen of the Night, Pamina’s mother, promises to allow Tamino to marry Pamina if he saves her, but her true intentions may not be as laudable as they seem... 

A silent film-inspired production by co-directors Barrie Kosky and Suzanne Andrade returns to our stage to dazzle audiences again. This staging has entertained and charmed audiences around the world. In fact, it has become the most seen opera production of all time. With its imaginative use of live performers interacting with projected animations, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular, bringing the fantastical to life in a unique and spellbinding way. This production has been hailed by The New York Times   for “The sheer inventiveness of the staging, its fantastical mix of animation and live action, is hard to resist." Mozart’s score is brimming with the childlike wonder and fantastical whimsy that the story demands. The Magic Flute   will be on our stage from May 30 to June 21.