Lighting Designer

Searing passion, edge-of-your-seat action, and a career-defining title role: No opera is more dramatic than Puccini’s classic thriller. The ever-popular story of a jealous diva, the ardent painter who loves her, and the villainous chief of police who tears them asunder features several of opera’s biggest stars in a grand, immersive production by David McVicar that transports audiences to three picturesque locations in Rome. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni each take the podium.

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Tosca

Lincoln Center

Profound love, painful jealousy and dark secrets. Master choreographer Cathy Marston breathes new life into one of literature’s greatest novels.

Jane Eyre

Royal Danish Opera

A profound philosophical meditation on compassion and reconciliation, Wagner’s transcendent rendering of a medieval knight’s heroic quest for the Holy Grail returns in François Girard’s celebrated production, a “thoughtful and intrepid staging, full of striking imagery” (The New York Times). Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast of Wagnerian superstars, including tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča as the enigmatic Kundry, baritone Peter Mattei as the ailing Amfortas, bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as the sorcerer Klingsor, and bass Jongmin Park as the wise Gurnemanz.

Parsifal

The final day of The Ring is staged with The Twilight of the Gods . This completes Sir David McVicar's directorial vision, which returns the Ring to its mythical foundations and narrative linearity, rightfully placing it among the benchmarks of the Western canon. Ancient tragedy, Baroque theater, and Elizabethan drama converge in a reading that identifies two episodes of comedy— Rheingold and Siegfried —and two episodes of tragedy, Die Walküre and, above all, Götterdämmerung , which marks the final arrival at catastrophe.

Götterdämmerung (Der Ring des Nibelungen)

Teatro alla Scala

The third episode of the Tetralogy introduces the character of Siegfried, the son of siblings Siegmund and Sieglinde, who grew up in the lair of the treacherous Mime and was called upon to reforge the sword Nothung with which he would slay the dragon Fafner, guardian of the treasure, before freeing Brünnhilde from the spell of fire. A young man unfamiliar with fear, he is the protagonist of a fairytale plot that recurs with the sentiment of Nature and the obstacles to be overcome, culminating in his encounter with the Valkyrie, who renounces her divine nature for him.

Siegfried (Der Ring des Nibelungen)

After ten years, Teatro alla Scala presented a new production of Ring des Nibelungen in the fall of 2024 , conducted by Simone Young and Alexander Soddy, who join the ranks of great maestros such as Toscanini, De Sabata, Krauss, Furtwängler, Cluytens, Muti, and Barenboim. The direction is by David McVicar, one of the most authoritative names on the international stage, who has won acclaim at La Scala in a vast repertoire, from Cavalli to Berlioz, Cilea, and Verdi.

Das Rheingold (Der Ring des Nibelungen)

The Twilight of the Gods marks the final day of The Ring of the Nibelung , before the complete performance of two cycles of the Tetralogy . This completes Sir David McVicar's directorial vision, which returns The Ring to its mythical foundations and narrative linearity, rightfully placing it among the reference points of the Western canon. Ancient tragedy, Baroque theater, and Elizabethan drama converge in a reading that identifies two episodes of comedy— Rheingold and Siegfried —and two delves into tragedy, Die Walküre and, above all, Götterdämmerung , which marks the final arrival at catastrophe.

Götterdämmerung

The most recent opera by preeminent American composer John Adams—a glorious adaptation of Shakespeare’s immortal drama—has its Met premiere. Following her debut in the company premiere of Adams’s El Niño in 2024, soprano Julia Bullock stars as the irresistible Cleopatra, one of theater’s most complex and captivating characters, opposite bass-baritone Gerald Finley as the conflicted Antony. Adams himself takes the podium to conduct his lyrical and richly orchestrated score, leading a new staging by groundbreaking director Elkhanah Pulitzer that transports the story of troubled romance and political strife from ancient Rome to the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1930s. Tenor Paul Appleby is Caesar, who goes to war with Antony, and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong is Caesar’s sister and Antony’s forsaken wife Octavia.

Antony and Cleopatra

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

The captivating Catch, by British choreographer Liam Scarlett with music by Philip Glass, mesmerizes audiences with its pure movement that showcases the athleticism of Atlanta Ballet's dancers.
Tuplet, from Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman, with music and sound by Mikael Karlsson, uses dancers' bodies as percussion instruments, creating driving tempos with impeccably timed dance movements.

The season finale will feature the return of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, the Belgian-Colombian choreographer fresh off the record-breaking success of Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon, with a riveting new creation.


Catch Tuplet

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Scottish Ballet is set to bewitch us once again with the return of their award-winning production of The Crucible, after thrilling audiences in London and the USA.

Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

In Dani Rowe’s gorgeously wrought world premiere, 36-year-old Marilyn Monroe looks back at her life and memories through the only lens that matters: her own.

Marilyn features an original score by Shannon Rugani, iconic costumes by Emma Kingsbury, and an arresting set design by Emma Kingsbury and David Finn. This full-length ballet promises powerful storytelling, fusing realism and dreams.

Marilyn

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts

Based on Mary Shelley's 19th-century novel-turned-pop culture classic, the captivating must-see production from Liam Scarlett returns to our stage. Frankenstein features sensational choreography, cinematic design, costumes, special effects, pyrotechnics, and a haunting original score from Lowell Liebermann. Scarlett's production of the pioneering science fiction novel is a visceral and profoundly emotional tale of life, death, love, and identity.

Frankenstein

War Memorial Opera House

Classical ballet’s most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Bringing together Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane, Swan Lake on the big screen will be an exceptional way to experience this ultimate ballet classic.

Royal Ballet & Opera: Swan Lake Encore

Swan Shopping Centre

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night.

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake (ENCORE) – Cert TBC

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette’s curse, tricks the Prince into declaring his love for the identical Odile and thus breaking his vow to Odette. Doomed to remain a swan forever, Odette has but one way to break the sorcerer’s spell.

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake – Cert TBC

Choreographer-in-Residence Claudia Schreier returns to Atlanta with a unique adaptation of The Rite of Spring, a world premiere set to Igor Stravinsky's iconic score, performed live by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.

The Rite of Spring

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out…With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

RB&O: Cinderella

Forum Theatre

Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with the Atlanta Ballet's breathtaking production of "The Nutcracker," returning to the Cobb Energy Centre from December 8-26, 2023. This year's performance, supported by The Carlos Family and PNC, promises an unforgettable journey into a winter wonderland that defies expectations and reimagines the classic tale with innovative creativity.

Under the artistic direction of Gennadi Nedvigin, the Atlanta Ballet brings to life the magical world of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. As they venture through a dream-like world of delights, audiences will be captivated by falling snowflakes, twirling flowers, and spinning stars, all guided by the traditional stage magic and cutting-edge technology that sets this production apart.

Choreographed by Yuri Possokhov and set to the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky performed live by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, this production boasts scenic design by Tom Pye, costume design by Sandra Woodall, lighting design by David Finn, and video design by Finn Ross. Props and set decoration by Faye Armon-Troncoso add the finishing touches to this visually stunning spectacle.

Don't miss the opportunity to witness this larger-than-life production that, as noted by The Washington Post, finds fresh ways to illuminate the age-old themes of love, play, and endless possibility. Secure your tickets now for a holiday experience that promises to be both remarkable and magical.

The Nutcracker

This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family this Christmas. 

Cinderella

Royal Opera House

At her parents’ lavish Christmas party, Clara is given a mysterious Nutcracker Doll. Once all the guests have left, she sneaks downstairs to find her present and comes face-to-face with the fearsome King Rat, ready to do battle with the Nutcracker and his band of toy soldiers. As soon as King Rat is vanquished, Clara is whisked away on a magical adventure with the Nutcracker, travelling through swirling snowflakes to an enchanting kingdom where she is transformed into the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Birmingham Hippodrome

Three thrilling leading ladies trade off as the volatile diva Floria Tosca. First, soprano Aleksandra Kurzak reprises her riveting portrayal of the title role, starring alongside tenor SeokJong Baek as her revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and baritone George Gagnidze as the sadistic chief of police Scarpia. Later in the season, the extraordinary Lise Davidsen sings Tosca for her first time at the Met, alongside tenor Freddie De Tommaso in his eagerly anticipated company debut and powerhouse baritone Quinn Kelsey. And in the winter, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Brian Jagde reunite following their acclaimed 2021 performances of the lead pair, joining forces with legendary bass-baritone Bryn Terfel, who returns to the Met after more than a decade. Maestro Xian Zhang conducts.

If anyone can make the ridiculous sublime, it’s Mozart. Here is proof. The last in his celebrated trilogy of operas composed with his friend and librettist Da Ponte, Così fan tutte is an absurd story set to music of impossible beauty.

Così fan tutte

Sydney Opera House

Opera North presents a captivating production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Così fan tutte," running from 2 February to 6 April 2024. This enchanting opera, directed by Tim Albery, is a delightful exploration of mischief, misunderstandings, and the complexities of love, set against the backdrop of the 18th Century. The production features lavish costumes and the exquisite beauty of Mozart’s music, promising to be a hit with audiences.

The story revolves around the cunning Don Alfonso, who, determined to prove that love is not as steadfast as it seems, convinces two young men to test the fidelity of their fiancées through a series of disguises and seductions. What follows is a light-hearted romantic comedy filled with surprises, leading to a reflection on the nature of love and trust.

The cast includes Alexandra Lowe as Fiordiligi, Heather Lowe as Dorabella, Anthony Gregory as Ferrando, Henry Neill as Guglielmo, Quirijn de Lang as Don Alfonso, and Gillene Butterfield as Despina. The production sees Clemens Schuldt and Chloe Rooke sharing conducting duties, with set and costume design by Tobias Hoheisel and lighting by David Finn.

Performances are sung in English with English subtitles, making it accessible to a wider audience. The opera runs for approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, including one 20-minute interval. Ticket prices start from £16, and various discounts and season ticket packages are available to make this cultural experience more accessible.

For those interested in dining before the show, Kino, Opera North's restaurant and bar located in Leeds, offers pre-show dining options. It is recommended to book no later than 90 minutes before the performance to ensure a seamless evening of fine dining and opera.

"Così fan tutte" is not just an opera but an experience, offering a blend of humor, romance, and the timeless music of Mozart, all brought to life by a talented cast and creative team. This production is a testament to Opera North's commitment to presenting high-quality opera that both entertains and challenges its audiences.

Così fan tutte Opera North

The magical world of The Nutcracker returns to Cobb Energy Centre this December. Atlanta Ballet’s larger-than-life production is a winter wonderland where falling snowflakes, twirling flowers and spinning stars guide Marie and her Nutcracker Prince through a dream-like world of delights – amplified by traditional stage magic and state-of-the-art technology.

The Nutcracker 2023

Following his acclaimed 2019 performances as Alberich in the Ring cycle, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny stars as the accursed Dutchman in Wagner’s eerie drama, alongside incandescent soprano Elza van den Heever as the woman determined to redeem his soul. Maestro Thomas Guggeis makes his company debut on the podium, with tenor Eric Cutler as Erik and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy as Daland in François Girard’s ghostly setting.

Der Fliegende Holländer

Three short works that highlight the brilliant range of possibilities blossoming from ballet’s vocabulary. A love letter to Bach, Helgi Tomasson’s poetic 7 for Eight, is elegant and nuanced, with an undercurrent of deep emotion flowing through excerpts from seven keyboard concertos for eight dancers. Myles Thatcher’s COLORFORMS, the break-out hit of the 2021 Digital Season that was filmed during the pandemic at SFMOMA and Golden Gate Park, finally has its stage debut! William Forsythe’s Blake Works I, set to songs from James Blake’s album The Colour in Anything, starts with ballet’s precision, speeds it up, pushes it to the limit of physicality, then refracts it like a kaleidoscope as 21 dancers are driven by pop music and joy.

Program 5

Wagner’s soaring masterpiece makes its triumphant return to the Met stage after 17 years. In a sequel to his revelatory production of Parsifal, director François Girard unveils an atmospheric staging that once again weds his striking visual style and keen dramatic insight to Wagner’s breathtaking music, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct a supreme cast led by tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role of the mysterious swan knight. Sopranos Tamara Wilson and Elena Stikhina, as the virtuous duchess Elsa, falsely accused of murder, go head-to-head with soprano Christine Goerke as the cunning sorceress Ortrud, who seeks to lay her low. Bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin is Ortrud’s power-hungry husband, Telramund, and bass Günther Groissböck is King Heinrich.

Lohengrin

Love is all-consuming for the beautiful but married Anna, who finds herself caught in a life-changing affair with the dashing Count Vronsky. Set in the late 19th century of Imperial Russia, Possokhov’s immersive adaptation—winner of the 2019 “Oscars of Dance” Benois de la Danse International Prize for Best Choreography—returns to the Joffrey for the first time since its successful world premiere in 2019. This blockbuster ballet, based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy, features an original composition by award-winning composer Ilya Demutsky, costumes and sets by Emmy-Award-winning designer Tom Pye, and lighting by famed designer David Finn.

Anna Karenina

Lyric Opera House

Sparks are sure to fly as some of opera’s most electrifying artists light up Puccini’s classic thriller. Sopranos Aleksandra Kurzak, Angela Gheorghiu, and Liudmyla Monastyrska take on the title role of the desperate diva, opposite tenors Michael Fabiano, Roberto Alagna, and Yusif Eyvazov as the ardent painter-revolutionary Cavaradossi. Baritone John Lundgren makes his Met debut as the merciless Baron Scarpia, sharing the role with baritone Željko Lučić, who reprises his acclaimed portrayal.

She was his queen. He was her downfall.  San Francisco Opera's 100th Season begins with John Adams' thrilling new opera, commissioned for the Company's centennial and conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

A profound philosophical meditation on compassion and reconciliation, this transcendent rendering of a medieval knight’s heroic quest for the Holy Grail returns to the big screen in François Girard’s celebrated production, a “thoughtful and intrepid staging, full of striking imagery” (The New York Times). Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast of Wagnerian superstars, including tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča as the enigmatic Kundry, baritone Peter Mattei as the ailing Amfortas, bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as the sorcerer Klingsor, and bass Jongmin Park as the wise Gurnemanz.

Lighting Designer

David Finn

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 30 - Nov 18, 2026

Jane Eyre · Det Kongelige Teater

Nov 1, 2026 - May 27, 2027

Tosca · The Metropolitan Opera

Jun 5, 2027

Parsifal · Rockport Music

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Nov 1, 2026 - May 27, 2027

Tosca · The Metropolitan Opera

Oct 30 - Nov 18, 2026

Jane Eyre · Det Kongelige Teater

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