Dayton Opera is seeking talented young singers to cast in the title roles of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel as part of their 2013-2014 Artist-In-Residence Program. The singers will also perform in the company’s in-school education programs and possibly be cast in up to two additional main stage productions. Auditions for one soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and [...]

First Nighter: Stephanie Blythe Does the Late, Great Kate Smith Proud By David Finkel, Writer, Drama Critic, The Huffington Post NOTE: Tickets for the May 12 Dayton Opera Star Gala at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 — Mother’s Day — are on sale now at Ticket Center Stage (888) 224-3630. During much of the [...]

There are several opportunities to learn about Richard Wagner and The Glory of Wagner. Art & Arias returns to the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2:00 pm. This lively hour-long look at opera and art features speakers Dr. Sam Dorf and DAI Docent Karen Long offering their perspectives. [...]

On Friday, February 22 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, February 24 at 3 p.m. in the Mead Theatre of the Schuster Center, Dayton Opera will present The Glory of Wagner performed in German with English surtitles above the stage. When he was born 200 years ago, no one could ever have predicted that Richard Wagner [...]

On Saturday, February 16, at 2 p.m. at Magsig Middle School in Centerville and Saturday, March 2, at 1:45 p.m. in the Schuster Center’s Mathile Theatre, Dayton Opera will present its new in-school elementary production. Both family-friendly performances are free and open to the public. Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing, an entertaining and [...]

Tune into Channel 2′s Living Dayton Show on Monday, January 28, at Noon and see Opera Guild of Dayton’s “stars” appearing to announce the kickoff of the Guild’s 50th Anniversary year–1963-2013. President Toni Winger and Susan Herman will provide the details of the upcoming Membership Luncheon at Moraine Country Club on Thursday, February 14, where [...]

If you’re just mad about Richard Wagner — like we are – you’ll be thrilled to learn about all of the events in the area that surround the composer’s 200th anniversary of his birth. Consider  Dayton Opera’s production of The Glory of Wagner on February 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 24 at 3 p.m. [...]

The Dayton Opera, Dayton Philharmonic and Dayton Ballet have all combined to form the nation’s first merged arts organization. The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance combines opera, ballet and philharmonic orchestra in an effort to strengthen the art community in Dayton. Watch this press release to get everyone’s take on this major move.