OPERA America Onstage

OPERA America Onstage, our signature public programming series, welcomes artists, students, and opera audiences for intimate performances and conversations with our industry’s leading artists and rising talent.

Join us throughout the year at our National Opera Center and in broadcasts online as we learn the inner workings of the industry and witness the talent shaping its future. Following each event, you’re invited to meet the guests and artists for a casual reception.

2024 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera

Monday, December 2, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

In Person at the National Opera Center & Livestreamed

Join some of opera’s most creative artists and producers for the announcement of the third annual Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera. The evening will recognize the best new operatic work created for digital platforms — featuring excerpts of the selected works and a toast to the 2024 winners.

Attendees are invited to a casual reception following the event.

Learn More & Get Tickets

2024-2025 Season

Event

2024 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera

December 2, 2024 • The 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera recognizes the best operatic work created for digital platforms.

December 02, 2024

Event

New Works Showcase

January 16, 2025 • A showcase of developing new work selected from applicants across the country, celebrating contemporary composers and librettists.

Event

Creators in Conversation with OperaCréole & Opera Lafayette

February 4, 2025 • OperaCréole and Opera Lafayette discuss bringing a historic work out of the history books and onto the stage for the first time.

Event

Elkhanah Pulitzer in Conversation

April 24, 2025 • Director Elkhanah Pulitzer discusses her innovative stage direction and her exploration of music and theater across genres.

Join our mailing list to stay in the loop on the 2024-2025 Onstage Season.

The 2024–2025 season of OPERA America Onstage is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Programming at the National Opera Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Tickets
Students with a valid school ID are eligible for free tickets to Onstage Events.

Members receive discounted tickets to all OPERA America Onstage events.

For assistance, contact us at Membership@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5248. To learn about becoming a member, visit Membership.

Jake Heggie in Conversation (credit: Sarah K. Ivins)

Anthony Davis in Conversation (credit: Marcel Sokalski)

Digital Opera Awards 2023 (credit: Marcel Sokalski)

Creators in Concert (credit: Marcel Sokalski)

Creators in Concert Reception (credit: Marcel Sokalski)

Marc A. Scorca (credit: Marcel Sokalski)