Opera

Jessica Zimmer - May 22, 2026

Based on John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer-winning play, the opera asks whether audiences can handle uncertainty.   

Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
40-250
Venue:
Date:
City:
Napa
Price Range:
Free
Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
$10 to $182
Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
$10-$182
Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
$10-$182
Jim Farber - May 19, 2026

Héctor Armienta’s romantic new opera is unabashed melodrama and pure fun.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 19, 2026

The baritone speaks with SF Classical Voice ahead of his 75th time singing Figaro in The Barber of Seville.

Jeff Kaliss - May 18, 2026

On his new album, the singer moves between defiance, lyricism, and ghoulish humor across works by nine living composers, including Gordon Getty.

Charles Burns - May 18, 2026

During a listening party at Monk Space, there was obvious artistic synergy between the composer and The Industry — a cutting-edge opera company.