Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the spirit of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it.

EPSG:4326

Daughter of the Regiment

Emerson College

MSM Undergraduate Opera Theatre: La Périchole

The Riverside Church

We open with Service Provider, a witty, contemporary comic opera by Christopher Weiss and John de los Santos. When a married couple sits down for a romantic dinner, things take a hilarious turn with the surprise arrival of the husband’s mistress. Fast-paced, sharply written, and hilariously relatable, this bite-sized drama is a modern take on timeless relationship chaos.

Studio Series: Service Provider/Pagliacci

Opera Delaware Studios

A new opera for families and children based on Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book, The Farolitos of Christmas, is a heartwarming holiday opera about love, tradition, and the quiet power of invention.

Luz’s father is away at war. Her grandfather is too sick to build the luminarias. So Luz finds a new way to light the path on Christmas Eve, one that will become tradition.

The Farolitos of Christmas

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Step into the sultry streets of Seville, where desire and danger intertwine in Bizet’s timeless masterpiece. At its heart is the fiery Carmen, whose seductive charm ensnares the heart of a young soldier, only to lead them both toward an inevitable clash of honor, love, and tragedy. With its electrifying drama and iconic score, featuring unforgettable melodies like the “Habanera” and the “Toreador Song,” Carmen is a celebration of freedom, passion, and fate. A must-see for seasoned opera lovers and first-time attendees.

Carmen

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

MSM Opera Theatre: Rusalka

Manhattan School of Music

New Camerata Opera presents a fresh, gripping take on Bizet’s Carmen. In this modern adaptation, Carmen is a social media influencer with a massive following, and Don José is an obsessed fan who spirals into delusion. Directed by John de los Santos and conducted by Michelle Rofrano, this bold adaptation explores the seductive dangers of social media obsession inspired by a haunting real-life story.

John de los Santos

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 24 - May 3, 2026

Daughter of the Regiment · Boston Lyric Opera

Past events

Apr 24 - May 3, 2026

Daughter of the Regiment · Boston Lyric Opera

21 - 22 Apr, 2026

MSM Undergraduate Opera Theatre: La Périchole · Manhattan School of Music

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