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A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

TAO celebrates new A-level status with showcase production
23 Mar 24 / OperaWire
La bohème

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Atlanta Opera stages a heartfelt, rapturously sung ‘La Boheme’
26 Jan 24 / Arts Atlanta
The Atlanta Opera’s “La bohème” triumphs in sold-out opening night performance
24 Jan 24 / Ear Relevant
Rigoletto

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Atlanta Opera puts a dark, electrifying slant on must-see ‘Rigoletto’
11 Nov 23 / Arts Atlanta
The Atlanta Opera mounts a powerful “Rigoletto”
9 Nov 23 / Ear Relevant
The Shining

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Kelly Kaduce and Craig Irvin give unforgettable performances
3 Oct 23 / OperaWire
The Atlanta Opera’s “The Shining” has a compellingly creepy touch
23 Sep 23 / Arts Atlanta
Das Rheingold

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 4

A ‘Rheingold’ premiere, creative and gleaming, hints at possible ‘Ring’
13 May 23 / Classical Voice North America
Atlanta Opera reaches for gold with ambitious, glorious “Das Rheingold”
11 May 23 / Arts Atlanta
The Atlanta Opera’s visually stunning “Das Rheingold” feels modern yet timeless
9 May 23 / Ear Relevant
Splendid cast and production, thrilling orchestra under Fagen, make Wagner’s opera fly
2 May 23 / Broadway World
The Anonymous Lover

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

“The Anonymous Lover” proves a comic treat from a rediscovered composer
8 Apr 23 / Ear Relevant
Candide

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Atlanta Opera’s ‘Candide’ reflects modern political era
16 Mar 23 / Atlanta Jewish Times
Madama Butterfly

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

“Madama Butterfly” is an elegant start to The Atlanta Opera season
9 Nov 22 / Arts Atlanta
Duke Bluebeard's Castle

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Michael Mayes and Susan Bullock shine in ‘opera with a conscience
13 Oct 22 / OperaWire
As One

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Together Lucia Lucas and Blythe Gaissert share truth
15 Jun 22 / OperaWire
The Atlanta Opera’s “As One” is a poignant, powerful take on gender identity
15 Jun 22 / Arts Atlanta
The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

A magnificent, wondrous opera
5 May 22 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
(R)evolution of Steve Jobs by Bates and Campbell under Zvulun closes the circle on Apple's creation
4 May 22 / Broadway World
The Threepenny Opera

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Atlanta Opera’s ‘Threepenny’ is innovative theater
27 Apr 21 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Threepenny Carmen

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Atlanta Opera’s reimagined ‘Carmen’ is delightfully dramatic
21 Apr 21 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A modern staging for Atlanta Opera's Carmen
20 Apr 21 / Bachtrack
Pagliacci

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Pagliacci takes to the Big Top in Atlanta
3 Nov 20 / Bachtrack
Atlanta Opera launches tent series with of-the-moment staging
24 Oct 20 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Der Kaiser von Atlantis

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Atlantis in Atlanta
31 Oct 20 / parterre box
Despite challenges from the pandemic, performers find their way and put on a memorable show
27 Oct 20 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Porgy and Bess

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Atlanta Opera creates compelling take on ‘Porgy and Bess’
11 Mar 20 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Salome

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Atlanta Opera’s Salomé is nonstop psychological thriller
31 Jan 20 / Ear Relevant
The Atlanta Opera’s new “Salome” haunts with its grotesque beauty
31 Jan 20 / Arts Atlanta
La Traviata

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Atlanta Opera closes season with powerful ‘Traviata’
1 May 19 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Eugene Onegin

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

The Atlanta Opera goes full intensity for Eugene Onegin
6 Mar 19 / Arts Atlanta
Dead Man Walking

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 3

Potency registers in a stark revival
9 Feb 19 / Classical Voice North America
Atlanta Opera highlights classic roots of ‘Dead Man Walking’
5 Feb 19 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A gut-wrenching story of redemption
5 Feb 19 / Bachtrack
West Side Story

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

The Atlanta Opera delivers a “must see” take on the classic “West Side Story”
7 Nov 18 / Arts Atlanta
Charlie Parker's Yardbird

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

The Atlanta Opera’s “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird” celebrates the bebop jazz icon
3 Oct 18 / Arts Atlanta
Sweeney Todd

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

The Atlanta Opera borrows from the old for a gruesomely fun “Sweeney Todd”
13 Jun 18 / Arts Atlanta
Atlanta Opera gives ‘Sweeney Todd’ plenty of edge
12 Jun 18 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Carmen

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

The Atlanta Opera puts a playful, wily spin on the smoldering “Carmen”
2 May 18 / Arts Atlanta
Atlanta Opera reminds us why ‘Carmen’ is a classic
1 May 18 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
La fille du régiment

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 3

The Atlanta Opera gets the last laugh with “Daughter of the Regiment”
28 Feb 18 / Arts Atlanta
Bright but restrained
27 Feb 18 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Opera's The Daughter Of The Regiment hits lot of high notes
26 Feb 18 / The Chattanoogan
Daughter of the theater
Soprano Andriana Chuchman on returning to ‘La Fille Du Régiment’ with The Atlanta Opera and her dream roles.
Der Fliegende Holländer

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

The Atlanta Opera puts an exciting cinematic touch on “The Flying Dutchman”
8 Nov 17 / Arts Atlanta
Atlanta Opera steers ‘The Flying Dutchman’ well
7 Nov 17 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Die sieben Todsunden

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

‘Seven Deadly Sins,’ a sung ballet well worth seeing
3 Oct 17 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Opera’s “Seven Deadly Sins” is a clever homage to Weill
3 Oct 17 / Arts Atlanta
La finta giardiniera

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

The Atlanta Opera closes its season with a lovely garden party for “The Secret Gardener”
24 May 17 / Arts Atlanta
Turandot

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

The Atlanta Opera’s “Turandot” overcomes the holes in its plot with strong details
5 May 17 / Arts Atlanta
Atlanta Opera’s ‘Turandot’ tries, succeeds on a grand scale
2 May 17 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Don Pasquale

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

The Atlanta Opera smartly transforms Donizetti’s comedy classic “Don Pasquale”
31 Mar 17 / Arts Atlanta
Atlanta Opera’s ‘Don Pasquale’ is fresh, fun and lively
28 Mar 17 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Maria de Buenos Aires

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

The Atlanta Opera’s ideal marriage of “María de Buenos Aires” and La Maison Rouge
9 Feb 17 / Arts Atlanta
Silent Night

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 3

War is hell but the Puts-Campbell Silent Night is a wonder in Atlanta
15 Nov 16 / Broadway World
The Atlanta Opera brings grit and realism to its ambitious WWI drama “Silent Night”
9 Nov 16 / Arts Atlanta
Atlanta Opera’s ‘Silent Night’ captures humanity during WWI truce
8 Nov 16 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Die Entführung aus dem Serail

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 3

‘The Abduction from the Seraglio’ resonates with contemporary audience
8 Nov 16 / The Emory Wheel
The Atlanta Opera opens season with Mozart’s “Abduction From the Seraglio”
12 Oct 16 / Arts Atlanta
Voices excel as comedy falters in Atlanta Opera’s ‘Abduction’
11 Oct 16 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Roméo et Juliette

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Atlanta Opera ends season well with ‘Romeo and Juliet’
10 May 16 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Pirates of Penzance

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

‘Pirates of Penzance’ isn’t best match for Atlanta Opera
8 Mar 16 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
La bohème

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Atlanta Opera’s ‘La Bohème’ captures love, loss in 1890s Paris
7 Oct 15 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For the Atlanta Opera’s “La Bohème,” familiarity breeds an engagingly comfortable zone
7 Oct 15 / Arts Atlanta
Winterreise

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Opera paired with projected video in new production
19 Sep 15 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Opera’s “Winterreise” takes a fresh look at Schubert’s masterpiece
17 Sep 15 / Arts Atlanta
Three Decembers

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

The Atlanta Opera hits subtle touches in simple but effective “Three Decembers”
3 Jun 15 / Arts Atlanta
Le nozze di Figaro

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Lively “Marriage of Figaro” is the Atlanta Opera’s best outing of the season
7 Apr 15 / Arts Atlanta
Rigoletto

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Atlanta Opera’s impressive, intense “Rigoletto” showcases strong young cast
4 Mar 15 / Arts Atlanta
Madama Butterfly

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Atlanta Opera’s “Madama Butterfly” flies on strong singing (and a few clichés)
14 Nov 14 / Arts Atlanta
Faust

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Upholding respectability and tradition
13 Mar 14 / ConcertoNet (English)
Tosca

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Three ‘firsts’ in season opener
10 Oct 13 / ConcertoNet (English)
La Traviata

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Mary Dunleavy shines in ‘La Traviata’
7 Mar 13 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Carmen

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

The Atlanta Opera promises to deliver a worthy 'Carmen' with solid dress rehearsal
13 Nov 12 / The Examiner
Atlanta Opera’s ‘Carmen’ seduces
13 Nov 12 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Don Giovanni

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 2

Atlanta Opera performs ‘Don Giovanni' in fun, effective way
4 May 12 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Opera's Don Giovanni is out to steal your heart
2 May 12 / The Examiner
The Golden Ticket

The Atlanta Opera


No. of reviews: 1

The seasoned cast of bad kids gave a master class in how singing skills can illuminate negative qualities
9 Mar 12 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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News & Articles

Atlanta Opera announces its 2022/23 season
Atlanta Opera’s new season will include works by Puccini, Mozart, Bernstein and Wagner.
4 Mar 2022 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Opera announces 2021-22 Season
The Atlanta Opera has announced its 2021-22 Season featuring four mainstage productions.
26 May 2021 / OperaWire
Atlanta Opera returns with Big Tent shows this spring
Adapted versions of ‘Carmen,’ ‘Threepenny Opera’ kick off the season.
6 Apr 2021 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Opera receives $500k grant, launches streaming platform
Atlanta Opera fans can now enjoy staged productions and exclusive content on the new web-based streaming platform, Spotlight Media, thanks to a half-million-dollar grant from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation.
5 Jan 2021 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Q&A: Tomer Zvulun
Atlanta Opera Artistic & General Manager Tomer Zvulun on the courage and imagination of making opera into a circus.
25 Oct 2020 / OperaWire