The Love and Community of Noah's Flood In just a couple of weeks, one of our favorite community events will be taking place: The Community Opera at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Since 2007, LA Opera Connects, our community and…

You Deserve a No-Fee Friday Hurry: this deal ends at midnight! Sunny skies are in store, and so are great deals at LA Opera! Just for you, we've turned off all ticketing fees from now until midnight, so it's the perfect time to buy that one show…

La Traviata in Pop Culture La Traviata's influence far extends outside of opera - it has been featured in many film. From its beguiling music appearing in movies like Knives Out to it inspiring Hollywood hits like Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge,…

Historical Women Who Shaped Opera Believe it or not, but there was a time when only men were allowed to perform on the stage (or in church!). Thankfully, those days are long gone and many women have and continue to change and dazzle the world of…

The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, an Oscar Veteran This past Sunday brought one of LA's most exciting events: the Oscars. The movie capital of the world was abuzz with predictions and favorite picks to win, and we were just as swept up in the…

10 Reasons to Look Forward to Our 2024/25 Season We're incredibly pleased by the positive reception from our 2024/25 season announcement. If you haven't had a chance to dive into what our upcoming season has in store, or just want the highlight…

The Extraordinary Awaits Join us for a spellbinding 2024/25 season LA Opera has become synonymous with grand spectacles and groundbreaking productions, and our upcoming 2024/25 season delivers just that, with beloved classics, world…

A DOUBLE FEATURE OF ONE-ACT GEMS LOVE IS HIS RUIN - The Dwarf An Impossible Romance, a gothic tale of one-sided love in a decadent Spanish court. Oscar Wilde’s fable is brought to life through a lush and romantic score conducted by James…

Our 2024/25 Season Announcement The big reveal of the operas, concerts and recitals that will grace our stage next season is almost here. On February 3, we will be streaming live as Christopher Koelsch and James Conlon announce our exciting…

Why the Art World Needs the Recovered Voices Initiative There is no greater test of a masterpiece than how it weathers the passage of time. The years can be incredibly kind or detrimental, and many works can be lost altogether. When James Conlon…

Ring in the New Year with a Special Offer Enjoy complimentary parking and drinks at LA Opera with code NIGHTOUT Start the new year in style at LA Opera. We've made it easier than ever to indulge in LA's most elegant night out with two…

Don't Miss Out. Make A Year-End Gift Today And Have THREE Times The Impact. With just a little over one week remaining in the year, there's not much time left to help us unlock $2 in matching funds for every $1 you donate thanks to a matching…

The Dwarf's Autobiographical Origins Unrequited love is an experience that most of us have gone through or will go through at some point in our lives. This personal pain was the inspiration Alexander Zemlinsky drew from when composing The Dwarf.…

Mexican History Through the Eyes of Diego Rivera For many art lovers today, Frida Kahlo's fame far eclipses that of Diego Rivera's. This was not always the case. In their lifetime, Rivera was actually the more popular of the two, with people flying…

Enjoy Up to 40% Off at LA Opera Time is running out: save on Turandot, La Traviata, and more! Impress with the perfect gifts for the holiday season, or indulge in a night of glitz and glamour in the heart of downtown LA. From Broadway legends like…

Handel's gorgeous drama is at LA Opera for one night only For fans of The Crown or House of the Dragon, we've got your next fix of royal drama. Join us at LA Opera next week for Handel's Rodelinda in concert. With King Bertarido presumed dead in…

Opera Buffa 101 The Barber of Seville is a standout for many reasons, our favorite being that it's this season's only opera buffa (if your Italian's a little rusty, that simply means comic opera.) Some slapstick and high-energy characters are…

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It's not every day an acclaimed director like Rob Ashford makes their debut with LA Opera. An Olivier and Emmy Award-winning director, Ashford has been directing and choreographing Broadway shows since 1987. The list of actors and actresses he's…

Your Pre-Simulcast Activities Guide Our Don Giovanni simulcast is coming to you live at the Santa Monica Pier and La Mirada Community Regional Park this Saturday, and we wanted to share a few of the ways you can spend your day before settling down…

Meet Our 2023/24 Main Stage Debuts We have some exciting talent gracing our main stage for the first time. We can't wait for you to see these exciting debuts in what are sure to be some incredibly memorable shows. Join us in welcoming these artists…

If You Love Laughs, You'll Love The Barber of Seville Figaro plays matchmaker for his boss in this cheeky rom-com favorite Count Almaviva is head over heels for Rosina, but before he can pop the question, he has to get past her greedy guardian.…

Extended: No Fee Summer Sale By popular demand, our zero-fee offer continues until 6pm! There's something for everyone this season at LA Opera, and as a special summer treat, we've made it easier than ever to shop for your favorites. Our no-fee…

A Lear Influence: Succession and Opera With Emmy season upon us, we couldn't help but notice the similarities one of our favorite shows has with our favorite art form. Jesse Armstrong's Succession has swept the world off its feet with its…

Got A Long List of Ex-Lovers... What happens when you break one heart too many? His latest conquest ended in murder, and now serial seducer Don Giovanni is on the run from the law (and from all the women he’s wronged). LA Opera kicks off a…

Affordable Tickets for World-Class Opera Opera is one of the world's most elaborate art forms—there's a full orchestra, chorus, sets, costumes and of course, singers—and some people believe you have to break the bank to come see an…

LA's Most Elegant Night Out Starts at Just $16 Surround yourself with glitz and glamour this Fall Summer in LA is synonymous with beach days, cookouts, and concerts. But while you're soaking up the sun, it's also a great time to plan a night…

A New Way to Come to the Opera Metro has unveiled its brand-new Metro Regional Connector for the revamped A and E lines. The new connector includes three new stops around downtown Los Angeles, including a Grand Ave/Bunker Hill station only a…

Advocating for Arts and Health: A Conversation with Renée Fleming and Dr. Andréa Fuentes Internationally acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming has been a longtime advocate for integrating the arts into healthcare and wellness…

All 2023/24 Tickets Now On Sale Discover world-class operas, concerts, and more The wait is over: LA Opera's stunning 2023/24 Season is on sale now. Browse fan favorites and exciting new premieres, including a side-splitting The Barber of…

Otello: A Note from Music Director James Conlon LA Opera's Music Director and Verdi master James Conlon takes an in-depth look at the season's thrilling final opera. Maestro Conlon takes us on an extensive deep dive as he shares his character…

All of Next Season is Now On Sale The best night out in LA is just a click away Single tickets are now available for the full 2022-23 Season in all its glory, including our Winter/Spring 2023 productions. Our season kicks off in just two months…

A Season to Remember Our 2021/22 season is officially over, and we have to say, it just might have been our most memorable yet. Who can forget how our heroic crew built the set of Il Trovatore from scratch in 10 days? How about the monumental…

Fall 2022 Tickets Are Now On Sale Secure your seats for new premieres, crowd favorites, and big names Get ready for a glorious new season at LA Opera, from new premieres to world-famous classics. The 2022/23 Season starts in September, and single…

Our final Digital Short of the season, Between the Rooms, is here and ready to be streamed on your favorite screen. Created by director and choreographer Kim Brandstrup, Between the Rooms is a haunting new reflection on loss and isolation,…

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