| Palm Beach Opera - Palm Beach | 5 May 2024 |
click here for a gallery of photos from recent productions
click here for more photos for
Click below forproduction trailers
La bohème
Lucia di Lammermoor
Roméo et Juliette
You've been granted free access to this page.
Take a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL or SUBSCRIBE today to access the full content of theoperacritic.com.
Free access
Performance reviews
| Key | 
Photo gallery
|
Production details
|
Video link
|
NormaPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
With Meade as a starry sub, Palm Beach Opera soars in season finale of “Norma” |
 7 Apr 24 / Classical Review |
Impressive production makes for compelling 'Norma' at Palm Beach Opera |
| 7 Apr 24 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Les Contes d'HoffmannPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Palm Beach Opera’s superb cast delivers an aptly harrowing “Hoffmann” |
| 3 Mar 24 / Classical Review |
Splendid singing lifts PB Opera's "Hoffmann" |
| 3 Mar 24 / Aol |
ToscaPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Brilliant Tosca opens new Palm Beach Opera season |
| 26 Feb 24 / The European Conservative |
Anastasia Bartoli is every bit the diva in her portrayal of Floria Tosca |
| 11 Feb 24 / Classical Source |
Palm Beach Opera opens season with an emotional and riveting “Tosca” |
| 28 Jan 24 / Classical Review |
FalstaffPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Palm Beach Opera closes season in style with Verdi’s comedic “Falstaff” |
| 26 Mar 23 / Classical Review |
Così fan tuttePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Performances shine in Palm Beach Opera's 'Così fan tutte' |
| 26 Feb 23 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Madama ButterflyPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Palm Beach Opera opens season with an affecting, mostly well sung ”Butterfly” |
| 22 Jan 23 / Classical Review |
Palm Beach Opera gives powerful new take on an old favorite |
| 22 Jan 23 / Palm Beach Daily News |
L'elisir d'amorePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | 
| |
Palm Beach Opera's 'Elixir of Love' just what the doctor ordered |
| 27 Feb 22 / Palm Beach Daily News |
CarmenPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
| |
'Carmen' a strong start for Palm Beach Opera's new season |
| 30 Jan 22 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Bridges’ full-blooded performance lights up Palm Beach Opera’s “Carmen” |
| 30 Jan 22 / Classical Review |
PagliacciPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Outstanding singing distinguishes PB Opera's 'Pagliacci' |
| 1 Mar 21 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Die ZauberflötePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Guest artists make Palm Beach Opera's 'Flute' magical |
| 1 Mar 21 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Superb singers make PB Opera’s ‘Flute’ magical amid pandemic |
| 1 Mar 21 / Palm Beach Arts Paper |
Mozart’s music, fine cast win out over distractions in PBO’s “Magic Flute” |
| 23 Feb 21 / Classical Review |
La bohèmePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Amid happy innovations, PB Opera mounts beautiful ‘Bohème’ |
| 1 Mar 21 / Palm Beach Arts Paper |
Palm Beach Opera keeps it grand with a first-class, al fresco “Bohème” |
| 21 Feb 21 / Classical Review |
Il barbiere di SivigliaPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
| |
Taylor Stayton’s Almaviva is a sympathetic romantic lead |
| 5 Mar 20 / Classical Source |
Palm Beach Opera offers a trim, well-sung “Barber of Seville” |
| 1 Mar 20 / Classical Review |
TurandotPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Superb singing, staging highlight Palm Beach Opera’s splendid “Turandot” |
| 27 Jan 20 / Classical Review |
Human element makes Palm Beach Opera’s ‘Turandot’ sing |
| 27 Jan 20 / Palm Beach Post |
Die FledermausPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Palm Beach Opera wraps season with a delightful “Fledermaus” |
| 24 Mar 19 / Classical Review |
Don GiovanniPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Andrei Bondarenko and Joshua Bloom as the Don and his servant make a memorable pair |
| 25 Feb 19 / Classical Source |
Palm Beach Opera serves up a striking, film noir “Don Giovanni” |
| 24 Feb 19 / Classical Review |
La TraviataPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Kristina Mkhitaryan gives a convincing portrayal of Violetta |
| 27 Jan 19 / Classical Source |
Stellar voices power Palm Beach Opera’s luxurious, heartfelt “La Traviata” |
| 27 Jan 19 / Classical Review |
Le nozze di FigaroPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A charming, humorous and touching production |
| 27 Mar 18 / Classical Source |
‘Figaro’ ends Palm Beach Opera season on a strong note |
| 26 Mar 18 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Palm Beach Opera wraps season with an entertaining “Figaro” |
| 25 Mar 18 / Classical Review |
CandidePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Palm Beach Opera fetes Bernstein in style with a winning “Candide” |
| 25 Feb 18 / Classical Review |
Palm Beach Opera’s ‘Candide’ is magnificent |
| 25 Feb 18 / Palm Beach Daily News |
ToscaPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Palm Beach Opera’s staging of Puccini’s Tosca is a delight to eye and ear |
| 30 Jan 18 / Classical Source |
Even with ups and down, ‘Tosca’ still a killer opera |
| 29 Jan 18 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Solid singing, tepid conducting make for a mixed “Tosca” at Palm Beach Opera |
| 28 Jan 18 / Classical Review |
The Pirates of PenzancePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Palm Beach Opera ‘Pirates of Penzance’ traditional but engaging |
| 10 Apr 17 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Palm Beach Opera closes season with a delightful “Pirates of Penzance” |
| 9 Apr 17 / South Florida Classical Review |
RigolettoPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Michael Chiold’s warm and powerful voice and evocative acting made Rigoletto a believable character |
| 14 Mar 17 / Classical Source |
Madama ButterflyPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Palm Beach Opera 2017 is off to a fine start |
| 31 Jan 17 / Classical Source |
Palm Beach Opera opens season with a vivid and affecting “Butterfly” |
| 29 Jan 17 / Classical Review |
‘Madama Butterfly’ soars but vocals touch-and-go |
| 29 Jan 17 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Ariadne auf NaxosPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Palm Beach Opera impresses in ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ |
| 20 Mar 16 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Palm Beach Opera closes season with a triumphant “Ariadne auf Naxos” |
| 20 Mar 16 / South Florida Classical Review |
An exceptionally strong cast that sang and acted brilliantly |
| 20 Mar 16 / Classical Source |
Don PasqualePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | 
| |
Don Pasquale embraces an excellent quartet of principals and fine orchestral playing |
| 22 Feb 16 / Classical Source |
Palm Beach Opera’s tuneful, funny ‘Pasquale’ delights |
| 21 Feb 16 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Superb cast serves up a delightful “Don Pasquale” at Palm Beach Opera |
| 21 Feb 16 / South Florida Classical Review |
CarmenPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Lead roles carry Palm Beach Opera's ‘Carmen’ |
| 25 Jan 16 / Palm Beach Daily News |
La fille du régimentPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Hero shines in hit-and-miss ‘Daughter of the Regiment’ |
| 22 Mar 15 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Palm Beach Opera closes season with colorful and captivating Donizetti |
| 22 Mar 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
associated articles [+]
High Cs no sweat for tenor Stayton
At this stage of his career, Stayton prefers comic roles over meatier dramatic ones.
At this stage of his career, Stayton prefers comic roles over meatier dramatic ones.
Enemies, A Love StoryPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Pittsburgh sopranos shine in Florida operas |
| 2 Mar 15 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
A daringly humorous tale of Holocaust survivors in New York City |
| 24 Feb 15 / Financial Times |
Hints of operetta, American musicals and a little Leonard Bernstein coexist with soaring Puccinian lines |
| 24 Feb 15 / Wall Street Journal |
more reviews [+]
“Enemies” proves a tedious clunker in Palm Beach Opera’s world premiere |
| 23 Feb 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
A premiere worthy of being staged again here and by other companies |
| 23 Feb 15 / Classical Source |
La bohèmePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Opera brings beauty, youthful energy to ‘La Bohème’ |
| 18 Jan 15 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Soprano shines in Palm Beach Opera’s mixed “Boheme” |
| 18 Jan 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
MacbethPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Palm Beach Opera opened its 2014 season with a riveting production of Verdi's Macbeth |
| 25 Mar 14 / Opera News |
‘Macbeth’ earns ‘bravi’ for excellent music, vocals, lighting |
| 28 Jan 14 / Palm Beach Daily News |
The Scottish opera scores! |
| 28 Jan 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
more reviews [+]
Hungarian soprano kills in Palm Beach Opera’s dramatic “Macbeth” |
| 26 Jan 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
Les Contes d'HoffmannPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Palm Beach Opera’s season finale soars |
| 23 Mar 14 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Il barbiere di SivigliaPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Palm Beach Opera’s “Barber” makes for a fizzing and delightful night of Rossini |
| 23 Feb 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
The Turn of the ScrewPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Young Artists put on ‘brilliant’ production of Britten’s work |
| 14 Apr 13 / Palm Beach Daily News |
Despite a worthy effort, PB Opera can’t quite deliver a convincing turn for Britten opera |
| 14 Apr 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
SalomePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
You gotta have a gimmick, if you want to get a head |
| 19 Mar 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Palm Beach Opera delivers its own March madness with a decently sung yet superficial “Salome” |
| 17 Mar 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
PB Opera’s impressive ‘Salome’ worth the wait |
| 17 Mar 13 / Palm Beach Daily News |
La CenerentolaPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Palm Beach Opera presents delightful ‘La Cenerentola’ |
| 17 Feb 13 / Palm Beach Daily News |
La TraviataPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
| |
PB Opera’s ‘La Traviata’ warms up slowly, finishes well |
| 20 Jan 13 / Philadelphia Daily News |
Canadian soprano leads a hot-blooded “Traviata” at Palm Beach Opera |
| 20 Jan 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
Lucia di LammermoorPalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Palm Beach Opera ends 50th season on high note |
| 30 Mar 12 / Palm Beach Post |
Lammermoor’s laurels and laments |
| 28 Mar 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Roméo et JuliettePalm Beach OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
New twist on an old story |
| 27 Feb 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Nicole Cabell shines brilliantly in Palm Beach Opera’s “Romeo et Juliette” |
| 26 Feb 12 / South Florida Classical Review |
| No more reviews |
Reviews search
Performance schedule
No future performances found
News & Articles
| Palm Beach Opera announces its 2022 season |
J’Nai Bridges, Rihab Chaieb, Andriana Chuchman, Mario Chang and Jennifer Rowley headline Palm Beach Opera’s 2022 season. |
| 22 Oct 2021 / OperaWire |
| Palm Beach Opera announces 2022 season |
Palm Beach Opera has announced the planned repertoire for its 2022 Season, which will mark the company's 60th anniversary and a return to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. |
| 22 Apr 2021 / Broadway World |
| L'opéra est de retour aux Etats-Unis |
Direction la Floride où jusqu'à la fin du mois le festival de Palm Beach propose trois productions en plein air à un millier de spectateurs. Puis cap à l'Ouest pour un Barbier de Séville en drive-in à l'Opéra de San Francisco. |
| 24 Feb 2021 / Diapason |
| Palm Beach Opera General Director Daniel Biaggi stepping down |
Managing Director David Walker, 53 and a Singer Island resident, will succeed him on Oct. 15. Biaggi will continue as a strategic and artistic adviser, working on projects as needed. |
| 13 Jun 2019 / Palm Beach Daily News |
| Palm Beach Opera announces 19-20 season |
Palm Beach Opera revealed the 2019-2020 season announcing three mainstage operas and an added production starring the company's artists in residence to be performed in Delray Beach. |
| 14 Feb 2019 / Broadway World |
 |