Press Room

June 5, 2013

Yes, she’s unbelievably genuine, gifted, and grounded – but she is also a product of her own impressive work ethic that keeps her steadily moving from one project to the next (as well as publishing her own compositions and managing all the other aspects of her professional life with aplomb). Jennifer Higdon came to Dallas […]

June 3, 2013

  There’s a lot of talk these days about how arts organizations are going to survive the impact of staggering economies, government cuts, and a lack of consumer confidence. But, frankly, if survival is the ultimate goal–why bother? Arts organizations need to think beyond the immediate pressures we face and begin implementing ways to make […]

May 31, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014                            Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org                                    megan.meister@dallasopera.org                                                                 THE DALLAS OPERA IS PLEASED TO OFFER FAMILY SUBSCRIPTIONS For TDO Family Programming Going on Sale Saturday, June 1st Presented by Texas Instruments, Inc. With Additional Support from Lockheed Martin ~~~~ Family Subscriptions Available for Just $12 […]

May 23, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014                         Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org                                    megan.meister@dallasopera.org                                                                 THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham SELECTED BY SEASON SUBSCRIBERS AS THE “MARIA CALLAS DEBUT ARTIST OF THE YEAR” ~~~~ PORTRAYED […]

May 21, 2013

Getting up at 3:30 this morning to catch a 6:30 a.m. flight in order to get back to Dallas in time for this afternoon’s matinee at the Dallas Symphony was a challenge, but fortunately yesterday’s LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR at the Canadian Opera was a late afternoon matinee! The production was staged by David Alden and […]

May 20, 2013

Last week I was in Vancouver for the annual conference of Opera America, the service organization for opera companies throughout North America. The event consists of several days of meetings, seminars and presentations and is held in a different city every year.  Last year we were in Philadelphia, and previous conferences were in Boston and […]

May 17, 2013

I’d been waiting eagerly for this one and then it slipped past me in the whirlwind end of season. But it’s well worth a leisurely read to learn more about the Dallas Opera’s talented Chorus Master, Alexander Rom. Here’s “Theater Jones” take on the man and his musicianship. Suzanne Calvin, Manager/Director Media and PR

May 13, 2013

Four thrilling mainstage operas featuring the art form’s greatest hits, cutting-edge contemporary works, and music by the master of Hollywood film music. You, too, could be “By Love Transformed” for as little as $76! Starting today! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 13, 2013 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org megan.meister@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS […]

The latest installment of Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny’s “Off the Cuff” feature for “Theater Jones” explores the strategy behind the push for subscriptions and renewals, and how twenty-first century marketers may be able to stem the tide that propels us towards what some are already calling “the post-subscription era.” Read Keith’s […]

Join the Dallas Opera as Chef Anastacia Quinones of Komali takes you on a culinary experience of our 2013/2014 “By Love Transformed” Season.  On Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:00 p.m.  enjoy a Four-Course Wine Dinner in partnership with Komali Restaurant. Limited Seating for this memorable evening for $50 (inclusive of tax and gratuity, includes wine […]