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Roméo et JulietteThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Inspired cast makes Dallas Opera’s “Romeo and Juliet” a successful tragedy |
 4 Mar 24 / Classical Review |
ElektraThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 |
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Angst, misery, murder, and loud orchestra in ‘Elektra’ to remember |
| 17 Feb 24 / Classical Voice North America |
The Dallas Opera stages a stunning performance of opera’s bleakest tale of revenge |
| 14 Feb 24 / D Magazine |
Dallas Opera unleashes a stunning night of musical mayhem with Strauss’s “Elektra” |
| 11 Feb 24 / Classical Review |
The Diving Bell and the ButterflyThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Dallas Opera premieres Joby Talbot’s ‘Diving Bell and the Butterfly’ |
| 5 Nov 23 / Dallas Morning News |
Tragedy turns to triumph in compelling “Diving Bell” premiere at Dallas Opera |
| 5 Nov 23 / Classical Review |
ToscaThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A vividly staged, thrillingly sung ‘Tosca’ opens the Dallas Opera season |
| 15 Oct 23 / Dallas Morning News |
Così fan tutteThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Dallas Opera brings out the comedy and emotional depth of Mozart’s “Cosí fan tutte” |
| 31 Mar 23 / Classical Review |
Dallas Opera sets a zany ‘Così fan tutte’ in a late 1930s country club |
| 26 Mar 23 / Dallas Morning News |
Das RheingoldThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Superb singing and spectacular visual elements |
| 17 Feb 23 / Onstage NTX |
Dallas Opera serves up an electrifying “Rheingold” |
| 13 Feb 23 / Classical Review |
The Dallas Opera’s impressive new ‘Das Rheingold’ has theft, fraud, fratricide — and magic |
| 12 Feb 23 / Dallas Morning News |
Hansel und GretelThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Dallas Opera’s bewitching storybook Hansel and Gretel |
| 12 Nov 22 / Seen and Heard |
Dallas Opera’s endearing “Hansel and Gretel” is a treat for the eyes and, more fitfully, the ears |
| 31 Oct 22 / Classical Review |
RigolettoThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Dallas Opera triumphs with Verdi’s dark “Rigoletto |
| 12 Oct 22 / Classical Review |
Les pêcheurs de perlesThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Pearl Fishers proves to be a real catch at The Dallas Opera |
| 7 Apr 22 / Broadway World |
A fine cast gleams in Bizet’s “Pearl Fishers” at Dallas Opera |
| 4 Apr 22 / Classical Review |
Il barbiere di SivigliaThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Dallas Opera’s “Barber” is a whimsical, vocally stellar delight |
| 22 Mar 22 / Classical Review |
FlightThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Flight soars through an exciting and enlightening journey at The Dallas Opera |
| 8 Mar 22 / Broadway World |
‘Flight’ soars brilliantly aloft, but it also plumbs emotional depths |
| 7 Mar 22 / Dallas Morning News |
Madama ButterflyThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Dallas Opera's Madame Butterfly stirs hearts and minds at Winspear Opera House |
| 21 Feb 22 / Broadway World |
Dallas Opera’s crowd-pleasing “Butterfly” raises cultural questions |
| 21 Feb 22 / Classical Review |
Le coq d'orThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Dallas Opera’s “Golden Cockerel” offers visual and vocal delights |
| 1 Nov 19 / Classical Review |
Vivid staging and superb singing in the Dallas Opera’s fairy-tale comedy, ‘The Golden Cockerel’ |
| 29 Oct 19 / Dallas Morning News |
Something to crow about |
| 27 Oct 19 / TheaterJones |
Die ZauberflöteThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Colorful, exaggerated costumes add camp to ‘The Magic Flute' |
| 24 Oct 19 / Dallas Voice |
Pure magic |
| 23 Oct 19 / TheaterJones |
Delightful staging, mixed singing in Dallas Opera’s “Magic Flute” |
| 22 Oct 19 / Classical Review |
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A visual and aural delight, 'The Magic Flute’ opens Dallas Opera’s 10th season in the Winspear |
| 20 Oct 19 / Dallas Morning News |
FalstaffThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Enjoyable, entertaining, and even a bit enlightening about the human condition |
| 4 May 19 / MD Theatre Guide |
World class performances and rollicking fun |
| 4 May 19 / Opera Warhorses |
A deft, enchanting ‘Falstaff’ at the Dallas Opera |
| 2 May 19 / Dallas Voice |
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Delavan’s hearty Falstaff makes a splash in Dallas Opera debut |
| 28 Apr 19 / Classical Review |
Glorious singing, exquisite playing and mixed theatrics in Dallas Opera's first-ever 'Falstaff' |
| 28 Apr 19 / Dallas Morning News |
La bohèmeThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Dallas Opera's 'La bohème' got exquisite playing from the orchestra, but uneven singing |
| 17 Mar 19 / Dallas Morning News |
Staging oddities apart, Dallas Opera’s “Boheme” retains its romantic warmth and dramatic impact |
| 17 Mar 19 / Classical Review |
A bright, shining light |
| 17 Mar 19 / TheaterJones |
Manon LescautThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
When the party's over |
| 3 Mar 19 / TheaterJones |
Dallas Opera's 'Manon Lescaut' thrills vocally, but its semi-staging is awkward and unconvincing |
| 3 Mar 19 / Dallas Morning News |
Rising soprano Kristin Lewis brings star quality to Dallas Opera’s “Manon Lescaut” |
| 3 Mar 19 / Classical Review |
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Q&A: Gregory Kunde
An interview with the international tenor who sings the role of des Grieux in the Dallas Opera's production of Manon Lescaut opening this weekend.
An interview with the international tenor who sings the role of des Grieux in the Dallas Opera's production of Manon Lescaut opening this weekend.
CarmenThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
A different baton |
| 31 Oct 18 / TheaterJones |
The entire production is nothing but highlights |
| 26 Oct 18 / Dallas Voice |
Dallas Opera's 'Carmen' delivers a fine cast and elegant orchestral playing under music director Emmanuel Villaume |
| 24 Oct 18 / Dallas Morning News |
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Spanish flair |
| 22 Oct 18 / TheaterJones |
D’Oustrac’s brilliant Carmen provides the highlights at Dallas Opera |
| 21 Oct 18 / Classical Review |
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Q&A: Stephen Costello
The tenor on performing the role of Don José in Carmen at the Dallas Opera.
The tenor on performing the role of Don José in Carmen at the Dallas Opera.
Der Fliegende HolländerThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Ships in the night |
| 16 Oct 18 / TheaterJones |
A sometimes perplexing, but dramatically sung and played 'Flying Dutchman' |
| 14 Oct 18 / Dallas Morning News |
Dallas Opera opens season with a visually charged, musically excellent “Dutchman” |
| 14 Oct 18 / Classical Review |
Don GiovanniThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Craig Verm leads The Dallas Opera’s compelling “Don Giovanni” cast |
| 6 May 18 / Opera Warhorses |
Dallas Opera’s triumphant ‘Don Giovanni’ |
| 21 Apr 18 / Dallas Voice |
A marvelous production of Mozart's Don Giovanni has lessons for the #metoo era |
| 16 Apr 18 / TheaterJones |
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A triumphant ‘Don Giovanni’ |
| 15 Apr 18 / Dallas Voice |
With a last-minute sub, Dallas Opera’s updated “Don Giovanni” makes an impact |
| 15 Apr 18 / Classical Review |
Sunken GardenThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
New opera shines musically but is sunk by libretto |
| 17 Mar 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Garden of puzzles |
| 14 Mar 18 / TheaterJones |
'Sunken Garden' at the Winspear takes opera into new dimensions – literally |
| 11 Mar 18 / Dallas Morning News |
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Strong cast, high-tech wizardry can’t save weak libretto in Dallas Opera’s “Sunken Garden” |
| 11 Mar 18 / Classical Review |
Der Ring des PolykratesThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Promise ring |
| 14 Feb 18 / TheaterJones |
The Ring of Polykrates nears the line of cheesy, but impressive cast pulls it off |
| 14 Feb 18 / Dallas Observer |
Dallas Opera delights with cross-genre Korngold double bill |
| 11 Feb 18 / Classical Review |
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Dallas Opera's pairing of Korngold's 'The Ring of Polykrates' and Violin Concerto wasn't entirely happy |
| 11 Feb 18 / Dallas Morning News |
La TraviataThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
An unmissable production of a magnificent work |
| 2 Nov 17 / Dallas Voice |
The Dallas Opera's La traviata has many things going for it, but also some disappointments |
| 1 Nov 17 / TheaterJones |
Musically fine, but dramatically problematic |
| 29 Oct 17 / Dallas Morning News |
Samson et DalilaThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
A power house Dallas Opera “Samson” with Borodina, Forbis, Fink |
| 28 Oct 17 / Opera Warhorses |
Hair apparent |
| 24 Oct 17 / TheaterJones |
A good hero is hard to find in Dallas Opera's season opener |
| 24 Oct 17 / Dallas Observer |
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Thrilling vocalism opens Dallas Opera season with “Samson et Dalila” |
| 22 Oct 17 / Classical Review |
Trouble in Gaza |
| 22 Oct 17 / Dallas Morning News |
EverestThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Dallas Opera's 'Everest' revived in semi-staged form, with a new Prelude, for national opera conference |
| 7 May 17 / Dallas Morning News |
Arunja's DilemmaThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Dallas Opera's 'Arjuna's Dilemma' realizes Hindu legend in a mix of Indian and Western musical styles |
| 7 May 17 / Dallas Morning News |
NormaThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Vocally outstanding, dramatically persuasive |
| 29 Apr 17 / Opera Warhorses |
An opera this good deserves to be seen by as many people as possible |
| 27 Apr 17 / Dallas Voice |
The Dallas Opera closes its season with a gorgeously sung, and fantastic looking, production of Bellini's Norma |
| 24 Apr 17 / TheaterJones |
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Vocal fireworks in Roman-occupied Gaul |
| 23 Apr 17 / Dallas Morning News |
The Turn of the ScrewThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
The Dallas Opera delivers a spooky and lovely modern-dress production of Benjamin Britten's The Turn of the Screw |
| 20 Mar 17 / TheaterJones |
Opera as gripping theater: Dallas Opera produces a powerful Britten 'Turn of the Screw' |
| 19 Mar 17 / Dallas Morning News |
Dallas Opera presents a hauntingly beautiful production of Britten’s “Turn of the Screw” |
| 19 Mar 17 / Classical Review |
Madama ButterflyThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
How do you reconcile a cliché-filled, anti-progressive plot with one of the most famous operas of all time? |
| 18 Mar 17 / Dallas Voice |
Chrysalis clear |
| 14 Mar 17 / TheaterJones |
Moby-DickThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Even better than before |
| 12 Nov 16 / Dallas Voice |
'Moby-Dick' brilliantly revived by the Dallas Opera |
| 6 Nov 16 / Dallas Morning News |
Dallas Opera’s ‘Moby-Dick’ still has its original power |
| 6 Nov 16 / Star Telegram |
Eugene OneginThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Into the woods |
| 1 Nov 16 / TheaterJones |
Superb cast lead the way in Dallas Opera’s gripping ‘Eugene Onegin’ |
| 1 Nov 16 / Star Telegram |
Love and fatal jealousy, with music by Tchaikovsky |
| 1 Nov 16 / Dallas Morning News |
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The element of surprise
A chat with Ukrainian baritone Andrei Bondarenko, who plays the title role in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, opening the Dallas Opera's season.
A chat with Ukrainian baritone Andrei Bondarenko, who plays the title role in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, opening the Dallas Opera's season.
Show BoatThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Dallas Opera spares no expense with history-making Show Boat |
| 29 Apr 16 / Culturemap |
Mighty river |
| 22 Apr 16 / TheaterJones |
Dallas Opera takes gamble and scores with ‘Show Boat,’ the 1st musical in its history |
| 17 Apr 16 / Dallas Morning News |
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Dallas Opera's first Broadway production, Show Boat, is unfailingly engaging |
| 17 Apr 16 / Dallas Observer |
ManonThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
The chief splendor of the evening came from the singers |
| 11 Mar 16 / Opera News |
A bawdy, beautiful ‘Manon’ at the Dallas Opera |
| 9 Mar 16 / Dallas Voice |
Ailyn Pérez is glorious in the title role of the Dallas Opera's gorgeous production of Massenet's Manon |
| 7 Mar 16 / TheaterJones |
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A rough-and-tumble ‘Manon’ at the Dallas Opera |
| 6 Mar 16 / Dallas Morning News |
Becoming Santa ClausThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
In Dallas: opera on Santa, women on the podium |
| 12 Dec 15 / Classical Voice North America |
The giving season |
| 8 Dec 15 / TheaterJones |
Dallas Opera gives ‘Becoming Santa Claus’ world premiere |
| 6 Dec 15 / Star Telegram |
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‘Becoming Santa Claus’ an opera for a hyperactive age |
| 6 Dec 15 / Dallas Morning News |
ToscaThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
This Tosca is worthwhile, despite its shortcomings |
| 13 Nov 15 / Dallas Voice |
At The Dallas Opera, Tosca is a safe bet |
| 10 Nov 15 / D Magazine |
A straightforward, beautifully sung production of Puccini's Tosca |
| 9 Nov 15 / TheaterJones |
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Conductor Emmanuel Villaume leads performance both subtle and powerful |
| 8 Nov 15 / Star Telegram |
Great ScottThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 11 | |
It’s opera spoofa in mash-up from Heggie, McNally |
| 6 Nov 15 / Classical Voice North America |
Great Scott is a combination of a parody of bel canto opera and an operatic version of All About Eve |
| 6 Nov 15 / Opera Today |
"Great Scott" in Dallas, opera within an opera without a clue |
| 5 Nov 15 / Denver Post |
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‘Great Scott’ is an adrenaline shot to opera |
| 5 Nov 15 / Dallas Voice |
Great Scott: modern bel canto at Dallas Opera |
| 4 Nov 15 / Bachtrack |
An insiders’ joke at the Dallas Opera |
| 3 Nov 15 / Wall Street Journal |
Dallas Opera’s ‘Great Scott’ full of comedic touches |
| 3 Nov 15 / Star Telegram |
How great, this art |
| 3 Nov 15 / TheaterJones |
Fall in love with opera all over again with Great Scott |
| 3 Nov 15 / D Magazine |
Heggie’s ‘Great Scott’ an unsatisfying pastiche |
| 1 Nov 15 / San Francisco Chronicle |
‘Great Scott’ a grand mix of operatic clichés |
| 1 Nov 15 / Dallas Morning News |
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Great Scott premieres in Dallas
In 'Great Scott,' Joyce DiDonato leads an opera within an opera.
In 'Great Scott,' Joyce DiDonato leads an opera within an opera.
Q&A: Joyce DiDonato
The opera superstar talks about Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally's Great Scott, in which the lead role was written for her. It has its world premiere at the Dallas Opera this week.
The opera superstar talks about Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally's Great Scott, in which the lead role was written for her. It has its world premiere at the Dallas Opera this week.
IolantaThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Dallas Opera's gorgeous season-closing production of Tchaikovsky's Iolanta is a beaut of a fairy tale |
| 15 Apr 15 / TheaterJones |
Dallas Opera makes strong case for Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta’ |
| 12 Apr 15 / Dallas Morning News |
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Andrew Bidlack
Andrew Bidlack on Everest, Iolanta, and why he keeps coming back to The Dallas Opera
Andrew Bidlack on Everest, Iolanta, and why he keeps coming back to The Dallas Opera
La bohèmeThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
This revival still has the chops as a quintessential night at the opera |
| 20 Mar 15 / Dallas Voice |
Boho chic |
| 18 Mar 15 / TheaterJones |
The Dallas Opera plays it safe with La Bohème |
| 17 Mar 15 / D Magazine |
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The Dallas Opera's La Boheme captures Puccini's poetry and heartbreak |
| 17 Mar 15 / Dallas Observer |
An emotionally and musically gripping ‘La bohème’ from Dallas Opera |
| 16 Mar 15 / Dallas Morning News |
La WallyThe Dallas OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Into thin air: La Wally and Everest at Dallas Opera |
| 11 Feb 15 / Bachtrack |
A dubious exercise |
| 6 Feb 15 / Wall Street Journal |
There’s still some hunt in this dog |
| 5 Feb 15 / Dallas Voice |
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Mountain high |
| 2 Feb 15 / TheaterJones |
Dallas Opera hits a double |
| 1 Feb 15 / Star Telegram |
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Performance schedule
Verdi
18 to 27 Oct 2024
after Mozart
26 Oct 2024 to 1 Mar 2025
Debussy
8 to 16 Nov 2024
Offenbach
16 Nov 2024 to 16 Feb 2025
Gluck
7 to 15 Feb 2025
Puccini
28 Feb to 9 Mar 2025
News & Articles
| Dallas Opera announces 2024-25 season |
Company firsts: Debussy’s ‘Pelleas and Melisande’ and Gluck’s ‘Orpheus and Euridice.’ |
| 1 Mar 2024 / Dallas Morning News |
| Dallas Opera’s 2023-24 season |
Dallas Opera’s 2023-24 season will include a world premiere and Strauss’ ‘Elektra’. |
| 17 Mar 2023 / Dallas Morning News |
| Dallas Opera announces its 65th season |
The Dallas Opera’s 65th Anniversary season will feature four classic works by familiar composers, designed to pull old and new audiences back to the venue. |
| 18 Mar 2022 / Classical Review |
| The Dallas Opera announces additional programming for 2021-22 season |
Additional events include recitals, a children's opera and a reduced version of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love. |
| 7 Oct 2021 / OperaWire |
| Dallas Opera’s stage directors are all women next season |
Dallas Opera General Director Ian Derrer told SF Classical Voice that the company’s lineup of women directors for the 2022 season came about as a matter of luck. |
| 8 Sep 2021 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
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