Houston Grand Opera

Truly. Madly. Deeply. HGO's 2024–25 season is consumed by love! ❤️ We are so proud to unveil six stunning operas that will embrace love and romance in all of its forms. Audiences will experience a spectacular, season-opening new production of Il trovatore; the returns of the charming, family-friendly Cinderella, classic tragedy La bohème, and blockbuster musical West Side Story; Houstonians’ first-ever chance to see the award-winning opera Breaking the Waves; and a lushly beautiful new production of Tannhäuser, the company’s first presentation of the opera in more than two decades. Together these great works of art will light a fire of all-encompassing, electrifying emotions—allowing us to relive the intoxicating dopamine rush of the moment we first fell in love. They will combine storytelling with sublime music and, through a magical alchemy, conjure love’s full force... Truly. Madly. Deeply. Il trovatore | Oct. 18–Nov. 3 Cinderella | Oct. 25–Nov. 9 La bohème | Jan. 24–Feb. 14 West Side Story | Jan. 31–Feb. 15 Breaking the Waves | Apr. 19–May 4 Tannhäuser | Apr. 25–May 11 Visit HGO.org to learn more about our new 2024–25 season, full of passion and heart, along with exciting new initiatives coming soon to HGO!

Our General Director & CEO Khori Dastoor was a featured speaker at this year's Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado! 🌟 She joined an incredible lineup of distinguished artists and thought leaders, including journalist Jenn White, soprano Renée Fleming, and composer Missy Mazzoli. Together, they highlighted the dynamic evolution of opera and the pivotal roles women play as performers, composers, and opera house leaders. We couldn't be prouder to see Khori representing HGO and sharing her vision and passion for the arts with a global audience. ✨🤩✨ 🎥 Watch the full panel discussion on YouTube:

LAST CALL! 🚨 The deadline for Il Trovatore street art submissions has been extended to this Friday, June 28! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to have your work featured on stage at the Wortham Theater Center. Apply NOW at HGO.org/StreetArt.

As we celebrate #Juneteenth, a day honoring freedom and African American heritage, we also recognize the profound influence of Black Americans on the music genres we know and love today. Their contributions have been pivotal in the evolution of music, shaping the sounds and styles that define our cultural landscape. Read all about Black Americans' impact on music with this impressive article by KHOU 11: ⤵

Our incredible General Director & CEO Khori Dastoor was thrilled to serve on several panels at OPERA America’s second-ever World Opera Forum and the annual North American Opera Conference in Los Angeles last week! Thank you, Khori, for representing HGO and sharing your valued insight and expertise on such important topics. We can't wait until the next one! 🤩

📣📣 CALLING ALL HOUSTON STREET ARTISTS! 📣📣 We are thrilled to invite talented street artists to submit designs for a chance to showcase a large-scale art piece on stage at the Wortham Theater Center’s Brown Theater. One artist will be selected to create a custom work for our world premiere production of Verdi’s Il trovatore this fall. 🎨🤩 We're looking for artwork that embodies the fusion of old and new worlds, fitting seamlessly into a set where castles meet skyscrapers and monuments stand alongside street art. Artists from the Houston area are invited to apply by submitting a sample of their work, a short bio, and additional materials through our website by June 21, 2024. To learn more and apply, visit HGO.org/StreetArt. Let's bring Houston's incredible street art talent to the opera stage! 🌇🎭

“This year, HGO solidified its position as a beacon of hope for art lovers around the world, bucking industry trends and producing art that sparked vital conversation, challenged perceived limitations, and launched thousands of patrons into explorations of the human condition, in whichever way was most needed and relevant to them. We all deserve to feel very proud of the company’s endeavors this year in service of truth-telling.” —Khori Dastoor, CEO & General Director We simply cannot stop thinking about how amazing this year has been! 🤩 Take a deeper dive into our historic 2023-24 season with our newly-unveiled Impact Report: ⤵️

Congratulations to tenor Shawn Roth, who joins the Butler Studio next season, on winning the top prize at the Wagner Society of New York's 2024 Grant Awards! Read More ⤵

Join us for a summer full of music and fun with HGO! ☀⛱😎 Parents are invited to bring their children to participate in free community programming and activities all summer long! We’ll be bringing the magic of opera to various locations around the Houston community, such as Levy Park, Houston Public Libraries, Children's Museum Houston, Harris County Public Library, and more. 🎶 📅 Events to be announced on a weekly basis after Memorial Day Weekend on our social media channels. Stay up-to-date by visiting HGO.org/community, and get ready for an unforgettable summer with HGO!

Our record-breaking 2023-24 season has come to a close! We reflect on the powerful truths unveiled with every performance – from timeless classics to daring new productions, opera has been our guide, inspiring audiences through the magic of music and profound storytelling. Here's to another season full of extraordinary experiences at HGO! 🎭