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The Dallas Opera Returns to Fully Staged Works with Puccini’s Madame Butterfly
February 4, 2022
Company Introduces TDO Connections™ and Partners with Asian Opera Alliance to Explore Representation in Opera. Pre-recorded panel discussion with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation, the Asian Opera Alliance, and the Black Opera Alliance available now. More details in the press release here: TDO Connections Press Release 02-04-22
The Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Family Recital Presents World-Renowned Baritone Benjamin Appl
January 18, 2022
The Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Family Recital Presents World-Renowned Baritone Benjamin Appl Moody Performance Hall Sunday, January 30, at 2:00pm Appl to Sing Schubert’s Masterpiece Winterreise Dallas – (1/18/2022) The Dallas Opera kicks off the countdown to opening night (Friday, February 18) with the return of the annual Robert E. and Jean Ann... Read more →
Single Tickets On Sale for 2021/2022 Season
November 23, 2021
The Dallas Opera announces the public on sale of single tickets for the upcoming 2021/2022 season beginning Friday, November 26. The news marks the continued excitement toward a return to in-person performances at the Winspear Opera House for the company’s 64th season, opening with Madame Butterfly on February 18, 2022. More details in the media... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Announces Co-Commission: “Unknown”
November 11, 2021
The Dallas Opera Announces Co-Commission Unknown—A New Work in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The latest release in thedallasopera.TV original film series, UNKNOWN, premieres virtually on November 11, 2021. More details in the media alert here: TDO Unknown Media Alert_11-10-21
Announcing the Winners of The Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition
October 29, 2021
DALLAS—The Dallas Opera (TDO) is pleased to announce the winners of the 31st Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition, following their live performances with The Dallas Opera Orchestra, led by The Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director Emmanuel Villaume. TDO Media Release Vocal Competition Winners 10-29-21 2021 Vocal Competition Winners, photo by Karen Almond
Announcing Free Fall Performances of Jack and the Beanstalk with Community Partners and OperaTruck
October 21, 2021
The Dallas Opera’s OperaTruck is on the road again this Fall across Greater Dallas with several community presentations geared to audiences of all ages. All take place outdoors and are free. Seating is first-come, first-served, but not always provided, so audiences should bring their own chairs or blankets. TDO Media Release – OperaTruck Fall 2021... Read more →
The People’s Choice Concert Venue Change
October 16, 2021
The Dallas Opera’s FREE performance—The People’s Choice Concert—October 16 at 7:30 pm will take place in the Winspear Opera House. Details in the media alert that follows. TDO – Venue Change Media Alert_10-16-21
2021/2022 Season Subscriptions and Added Events On Sale Now
October 5, 2021
Subscriptions to The Dallas Opera’s 2021/2022 Season featuring Madame Butterfly, Flight, The Barber of Seville, and The Pearl Fishers are available now. Subscribers have priority pre-sale access to the Titus Family Recital: Baritone Benjamin Appl, January 30 and acclaimed Tenor Javier Camarena, March 26. Family Productions of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Elixir of... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Kicks Off 2021/2022 Season with Free “The People’s Choice Concert”
October 1, 2021
The Dallas Opera announces a free, season-opening event Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in Annette Strauss Square, as part of its slate of live, in-person performances in the 2021/2022 Season. Tickets are required; register in advance. More details in the media release that follows. TDO Media Release – The People’s Choice Concert 10-01-21
The Dallas Opera Names Walker Beard Director of Operations
September 27, 2021
Technical Director Drew Field Announces Retirement at End of Current Season after 30-Year Tenure with the Company DALLAS—The Dallas Opera (TDO) announces the appointment of Walker Beard as its Director of Operations, a new administrative position created with the recent restructuring of the Production, Technical, and Artistic teams. TDO Announces Director of Operations