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.
Jeanine Tesori in Conversation
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
In Person at the National Opera Center & Livestreamed
Fresh off her Tony Award win for Kimberly Akimbo, genre-bending composer Jeanine Tesori will discuss her remarkable career in opera and musical theater at the opening event of OPERA America’s Onstage season. Tesori’s innovative work spans collaborations on Broadway with playwright Tony Kushner to her upcoming Metropolitan Opera debut with Grounded (libretto by George Brant). As the first woman composer to be presented at the Met in nearly a decade, Tesori is an inspiring role model for creators across genres. Join Tesori and Marc A. Scorca, president/CEO of OPERA America, for an insightful conversation about Tesori’s career and contributions to the art form.
Attendees are invited to a casual reception following the event.
2024-2025 Season
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Jeanine Tesori in Conversation
Composer Jeanine Tesori discusses her remarkable career in opera as the Met Opera opens its season with her latest work, GROUNDED.
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Anthony Roth Costanzo in Conversation
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo delves into his journey from renowned singer to general director of Opera Philadelphia.
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2024 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera
The 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera recognizes the best operatic work created for digital platforms.
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New Works Showcase
A showcase of developing new work selected from applicants across the country, celebrating the creativity of contemporary composers and librettists.
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Creators in Conversation with OperaCréole & Opera Lafayette
OperaCréole and Opera Lafayette discuss bringing a historic work out of the history books and onto the stage for the first time.
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Elkhanah Pulitzer in Conversation
Director Elkhanah Pulitzer discusses her innovative stage direction and her exploration of music and theater across genres.
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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.
Explore Past Events
2023–2024 Season
- Jake Heggie in Conversation
- Anthony Davis in Conversation
- 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera
- Creators in Concert: Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj
- Samantha Hankey in Conversation
- Deborah Brevoort and Stephanie Fleischmann in Conversation
- Creators in Concert: OPERA America’s IDEA Opera Resident Artists
2022–2023 Season
2021–2022 Season
2020–2021 Season
2019–2020 Season
- The Stonewall Operas
- Angel Blue in Conversation
- Houston Grand Opera Emerging Artist Recital
- Minnesota Opera Emerging Artist Recital
- The Challenges of Mixing Family and Career
- The Art of the Conductor
2018–2019 Season
- Creators in Concert: Laura Kaminsky
- Ryan Speedo Greene in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Florida Grand Opera Studio
- Emerging Artist Recital: Wolf Trap Opera
- Creators in Concert: Gregory Spears
- Emerging Artist Recital: Chautauqua Opera
- Emerging Artist Recital: Saratoga Opera
- Greer Grimsley in Conversation
2017–2018 Season
- Emerging Artist Recital: Palm Beach Opera Benenson Young Artists
- Creators in Concert: Kamala Sankaram
- Anthony Roth Constanzo in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Songfest’s Marc and Eva Stern Fellowship Awardees
- Michael Fabiano in Conversation
- Angela Meade in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Michigan Opera Theatre Studio
- Ailyn Pérez in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Alan M. and Joan Taub Ades Vocal Competition Winners
2016–2017 Season
- Emerging Artist Recital: Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition Winner
- Creators in Concert: Matthew Aucoin
- David Henry Hwang in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Florentine Opera Studio Artists
- Jamie Barton in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Houston Grand Opera Studio Artists
- Thomas Hampson in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Opera Index 2015 Arthur E. Walters Memorial Award Winner
- Creators in Concert: William Bolcom
- Emerging Artist Recital: Arizona Opera Studio Artists
- Renée Fleming in Conversation
2015–2016 Season
- Masters at Work: Crafting an Opera with Carlisle Floyd
- Emerging Artist Recital: Opera Columbus Cooper-Bing Vocal Competition
- Creators in Concert: Jennifer Higdon
- Emerging Artist Recital: Opera Philadelphia Emerging Artists
- Joyce DiDonato in Conversation
- New Opera Showcase
- Emerging Artist Recital: The Glimmerglass Festival Young Artists
- Sondra Radvanovsky in Conversation
- Creators in Concert: Jake Heggie
- Isabel Leonard in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Jensen Foundation Competition Winner
2014–2015 Season
- Christopher Alden in Conversation
- Double Date: Bolcom & Morris, Burton & Musto
- Emerging Artist Recital: Fort Worth Opera and the Opera Guild of Fort Worth 2014 McCammon Voice Competition Winner
- Creators in Concert: Tobias Picker
- Christine Goerke in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: Boston Lyric Opera
- Creators in Concert: David T. Little
- Emerging Artist Recital: Washington National Opera 2015 Cafritz Young Artists
- Sherrill Milnes in Conversation
- Emerging Artist Recital: 2014 Music Academy of the West Marilyn Horne Song Competition Winners
2013–2014 Season
- Emerging Artist Recital: Music Academy of the West 2012 Marilyn Horne Song Competition Winners
- Concert: "Songs of Celebration – An Anniversary Toast"
- Emerging Artist Recital: Chautauqua Opera Young Artist Recital Winners
- Concert: OPERA America Songbook
- Creators in Concert: Mark Adamo
- Susan Graham in Conversation
- Lawrence Brownlee in Conversation
- Creators in Concert: Paola Prestini
- Creators in Concert: Ricky Ian Gordon
2012–2013 Season
- Salon with Anthony Davis
- Lotfi Mansouri in Conversation
- Concert I: OPERA America Songbook
- Carlisle Floyd in Conversation
- Salon with Kevin Puts
- Salon with Missy Mazzoli
- Salon with Douglas Cuomo
- Bartlett Sher in Conversation
- Concert II: OPERA America Songbook
- Saluting Julius Rudel, in Conversation with Diana Soviero, Frank Corsaro, and Spiro Malas
- Salon with Gene Scheer
- Eric Owens in Conversation
- Recital: "The Americas," with soprano Jennifer Aylmer and pianist Timothy Long