Press Room
Casting Call – SUPERS for Tosca
September 26, 2015
Perform with the stars! The Dallas Opera is holding a casting call for the production of Tosca. Needed are approximately 15 men who will appear on the stage of the Winspear Opera House during the month of November. Supernumeraries are non-speaking, non-singing roles. Please join us at the casting call! Date: Monday, October 5, 2015... Read more →
Audition for Dancers – Becoming Santa Claus
September 23, 2015
THE DALLAS OPERA AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT SEEKING SIX DANCERS FOR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY Those with acrobatic skills are especially encouraged to audition. ~~~~ Performers to Appear in BECOMING SANTA CLAUS A WORLD PREMIERE at the Winspear Opera House ~~~~ Audition: Saturday, October 17, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All Auditions at the Dallas Opera Rehearsal Center ... Read more →
2016 Vocal Competition Announced!
September 14, 2015
Still Bigger Than Texas! THE DALLAS OPERA GUILD VOCAL COMPETITION WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM ACCOMPLISHED EMERGING ARTISTS ON SEPT. 15TH ~~~~ “Powerhouse Jury” Chaired by Dr. Brian Zeger TDO Orchestra and Finalists Conducted by Music Director Emmanuel Villaume ~~~~ Finals Round Scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Margot and Bill Winspear Opera... Read more →
THIRD CONSECUTIVE BALANCED BUDGET!
September 11, 2015
For the First Time in Fifteen Years TDO Records Three Balanced Budgets in a Row Company Well-Positioned to Run the Demanding Gauntlet of Two World Premieres, Major Community Outreach Initiatives And an Innovative New Institute for Women Conductors this Fall DALLAS, TX, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 – Building on two previous seasons that ended “in the... Read more →
GREAT SCOTT Audition Announcement!
September 1, 2015
THE DALLAS OPERA IS SEEKING FOUR MALE DANCERS And ONE BOY SPEAKING ROLE! Performers to Appear in GREAT SCOTT on the Winspear Opera House Stage ~~~~ Male “Athletic” Dancer Auditions: Sunday, September 27, 2:00-5:30 p.m. “Tommy” Auditions: Tuesday, September 29, 7:00 p.m. ~~~~All Auditions at the Dallas Opera Rehearsal Center DALLAS, September 1, 2015 – The Dallas... Read more →
$5 Family Fun This Fall at TDO
August 21, 2015
One of the season’s best entertainment bargains, and perfect for the entire family! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday, August 18, 2015Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart 214.443.1071suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org TDO $5 Fall Family PerformancesWith Generous Support from Presenting SponsorTexas Instruments And the Betty and Steve SuellentropEducational Outreach Fund~~~~Part of “The Perot Foundation Education and Community Outreach Programs”~~~~With... Read more →
AUDITION NOTICE! Looking for a Few Good Men and Mezzos!
August 12, 2015
THE DALLAS OPERA IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN And MEZZO-SOPRANOS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF TDO’S AUXILIARY CHORUS FOR 2015-16 DALLAS, TX, August 12, 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 a wonderful opportunity to perform onstage in a... Read more →
Show Boat: Presented by The Dallas Opera
August 3, 2015
For Opera and Musical Theater Lovers! Read on for this fascinating article by The Dallas Opera’s General Director and CEO, Keith Cerny, in his latest “Off the Cuff” from Theater Jones!
FIRST NIGHT 2015-2016 – MAGNIFICENT SEASON OPENING EVENTS!
July 27, 2015
FIRST NIGHT! Presented by Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management 2015-2016 “SEEKING THE HUMAN ELEMENT” SEASON ~~~ EVENTS BEGIN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 AT 5:30 PM THE MARGOT AND BILL WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE AT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER “Celebrity” Red Carpet Entrance Delectable Gourmet Dinner The Linda and Mitch Hart Season Opening Night Performance... Read more →
SOLD OUT – Family Performance – Music and Magic!
July 21, 2015
The Dallas Opera is presenting the delightful children’s opera The Billy Goats Gruff at Dallas Children’s Theater, Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and are available by calling 214-443-1000 or by visiting www.dallasopera.org/family. The story centers on three friends, Lucy, Dandini, and Ernesto, who are bullied as they walk... Read more →