Stage Director

The adventures of Figaro and Susanna unfold with wit and delight in this satire about nobility and power. Count Almaviva is determined to woo Susanna, who is engaged to Figaro—a servant in the household. The betrothed will do whatever it takes to navigate the Count’s advances; and the Countess—fed up with her husband’s infidelities—joins in the chaos, too. This empathetic comedy of twists and turns features sublime musical moments, a healthy dose of irreverence, and is a joyful reminder of our shared humanity.

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The Marriage of Figaro

Keller Auditorium

The world’s most beloved opera returns to the Granada for the first time since 2016, in a sumptuous fully-staged production starring Sarah Saturnino as Carmen, Nathan Granner as Don José, Anya Matanovic as Micaëla, and Colin Ramsey as Escamillo. The production will be directed by Fenlon Lamb. Opera Santa Barbara’s Artistic and General Director Kostis Protopapas conducts the full forces of the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra and Chorus, in the opera with which he made his 2016 company debut.

Carmen

Granada Theatre

The official opera season will open at the Granada Theatre with Bizet’s Carmen on Friday, September 29th, 2023, at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 1st, at 2:30pm. Mezzo-soprano Sarah Saturnino, who recently was announced a Grand Finalist Winner in the Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition, makes her OSB debut in the title role, surrounded by a host of company favorite artists. Tenor Nathan Granner and bass-baritone Colin Ramsey make their role debuts as Don José and Escamillo, and soprano Anya Matanovic returns as Micaëla. This production, which will feature dancers from State Street Ballet, will be directed by Fenlon Lamb and conducted by Opera Santa Barbara Artistic and General Director, Kostis Protopapas. This production of Carmen is made possible through generous support from the Granada Theatre. 

Bree Nichols is featured in a selection of opera scenes at a gala concert series in the Bavarian Alps, appearing as the title characters of Strauss' Arabella, Kálmán's Die Csárdásfürstin, and Liù in Puccini's Turandot.

Gala Concert

Concert at Neubeuern Castle

Schloß Neubeuern

With great pleasure we present an opera that is for people of all ages who love gruesome things!
Coraline is a young girl whose life has been uprooted. As she wanders alone through her new creaky house, she tries to get the attention of her work-at-home parents to no avail. One day she discovers a mysterious door, through which she sets out on a terrifying adventure that tests the limits of human bravery.

Coraline

Oakland Scottish Rite Center

According to his not-so-little black book, Don Giovanni has seduced thousands of women across Europe. Over the course of a scandalous few days, his misadventures come back to literally haunt him, as Mozart’s brilliant score whirls people in and out of the Don’s midst.

Fenlon Lamb

Stage Director

Events

Upcoming events

2 - 4 May, 2025

Don Giovanni · Madison Opera

Past events

3 - 5 Nov, 2023

The Marriage of Figaro · Portland Opera

Oct 1, 2023

Carmen · Lobero Theatre

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