What’s next in American opera? The 2024–2025 season offers a variety of operas large and small as companies around the country continue to prioritize the creation and development of new works. This season shows a continued focus on bringing Black stories to the stage, particularly stories of Black history and Black joy. Plus, opera is once again finding the funny as companies commission comedies and satires after years dominated by premieres of dramas and tragedies. There is also a cluster of new, more intimate chamber operas exploring family relationships. Below is a selection of upcoming premieres this season. For a complete list of performances, visit the National Opera Calendar.