Press Room
Keith Cerny and Emmanuel Villaume Extend TDO Contracts to June 2022!
November 20, 2015
THE DALLAS OPERA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE CONTRACT EXTENSIONS TO JUNE 30, 2022 FOR KEITH CERNY AND EMMANUEL VILLAUME DALLAS, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is pleased and proud to announce contract extensions for its two most senior leaders: General Director & CEO Keith Cerny, and Music Director Emmanuel Villaume. Both contracts have... Read more →
APPLLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 21 FOR THE 2016 DALLAS OPERA GUILD VOCAL COMPETITION
Still Bigger Than the Lone Star State! Finals Round Scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House The AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas, Texas DALLAS, TX, NOVEMBER 20, 2015 – The Dallas Opera wishes to remind potential candidates that applications for the expanded and revised Dallas Opera Guild... Read more →
Just One Month Left for 12 MONTHS of Kindness Activities!
November 17, 2015
All Proceeds Benefit BECOMING SANTA CLAUS In Memory of Chloe Shea ~~~~ “PHOTOS WITH SANTA” November 21, 2015 in the Winspear Opera House 12:30-1:30 p.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. ~~~~ “FASHION FOR KINDNESS” November 29, 2015 in the Ritz Residences, Dallas 1:00-2:00 p.m. Fashion Show & Reception ~~~~ “READING FOR KINDNESS” December 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Bookmarks... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Gives Back with 12 Days of Kindness!
“12 DAYS OF KINDNESS CAMPAIGN” TDO’S NEW AMERICAN OPERA BECOMING SANTA CLAUS INSPIRES INITIATIVE TO BENEFIT LOCAL NON-PROFITS ~~~~ EFFORTS PROMOTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES TO ENCOURAGE FOLLOWER PARTICIPATION DALLAS, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is taking inspiration from the message in its world premiere of the holiday opera BECOMING SANTA CLAUS and partnering with... Read more →
A New Holiday Treasure!
November 16, 2015
THE DALLAS OPERA PROUDLY PRESENTS AN EAGERLY ANTICIPATED WORLD PREMIERE: BECOMING SANTA CLAUS By Mark Adamo ~~~~ CONDUCTED BY MUSIC DIRECTOR EMMANUEL VILLAUME STARRING JENNIFER RIVERA, JONATHAN BLALOCK AND MATT BOEHLER ~~~~ PRESENTING SPONSOR, THE MOODY FOUNDATION PERFORMANCES: December 4, 6(m), 9 & 12, 2015 In the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House AT&T Performing Arts Center,... Read more →
AUDITION NOTICE – AUXILIARY CHORUS – NOV. 12
November 4, 2015
THE DALLAS OPERA IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MENAnd MEZZO-SOPRANOS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF TDO’S AUXILIARY CHORUS FOR 2015-16 AUDITION DATE/TIME: Thursday, November 12, 2015, 6:00-9:00 p.m. DALLAS, TX, November 4, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is pleased to invite talented local singing artists to audition for the company’s Auxiliary Chorus for the 2015-2016 Season. This... Read more →
LEGENDARY PHILANTHROPIST PASSES AWAY IN DALLAS
October 22, 2015
DALLAS, OCTOBER 21, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is sad to announce the death yesterday of Mrs. William W. Winspear at an assisted living facility in Dallas, Texas, following a long illness. Margot Winspear was 83 years old. “It was with profound sorrow that The Dallas Opera learned of the passing of Margot Winspear, the... Read more →
Dallas Opera Administrative Offices Named for Noted Philanthropist
October 6, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday, October 6, 2015Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart 214.443.1071suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE NAMING OF THE COMPANY’S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: ELSA VON SEGGERN OFFICE SUITE IN HONOR OF A PASSIONATE OPERA LOVER ANDA LEGENDARY DALLAS PHILANTHROPIST~~~~IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NEW $5 MILLION GIFT FROME.F. VON SEGGERN CHARITABLE... Read more →
World Premiere of Great Scott!
October 2, 2015
BY JAKE HEGGIE AND TERRENCE McNALLY CO-COMMISSIONED AND CO-PRODUCED WITH SAN DIEGO OPERA STARRING JOYCE DIDONATO AS ARDEN SCOTT Presenting Sponsor Eugene McDermott Foundation OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 AT 8:00 PM THE LINDA AND MITCH HART SEASON OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE, THE MARGOT AND BILL WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE AT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS... Read more →
Perform with the Stars!
September 28, 2015
TOSCA CASTING CALL SEEKING FIFTEEN MALE “SUPERS” FOR NON-SPEAKING, NON-SINGING ROLES ~~~~ Performers to Appear in TOSCA at the Winspear Opera House CASTING CALL: Monday, October 5, 2015; 7:30-9:30 p.m. At the Dallas Opera Rehearsal Center DALLAS, September 28, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is in need of fifteen men to perform on stage at the Winspear Opera... Read more →