Performance Archive

This "fast-paced, action-packed and nobly sung" (The Seattle Times) operatic adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing combined the talents of ACT Theatre and Seattle Symphony for a one-of-a-kind theatrical hybrid.

Blending bawdy humor and keen insight, this charming contemporary comedy about sex featured “gorgeous music, intense theatricality, fun, pathos and tremendous energy” (Seattle PI).

This “action-packed fun” (The Seattle Times) production featured vibrant sets and costumes, an iconic score, and a series of schemes worthy of Bugs Bunny.

Treasured possessions became symbols of home in this 2015 Seattle Opera commission, inspired by true stories from our region’s history and performed at the iconic Washington Hall in the Central District.

This production featured new-to-Seattle sets and costumes, with staging inspired by stylized Japanese theater.

Award-winning costumes from the fabulous Zandra Rhodes added to the many delights of one of the most fantastic entertainments ever created.

Based on Tasso's epic poem set during the Crusades, The Combat combined works by Monteverdi and Couperin to explore how differing cultural identities impact the lives of two star-crossed lovers.

A riveting story with beautiful, romantic music inspired by Slavic folk songs.

Joshua Dennis, Weston Hurt, and Maya Lahyani will perform favorites from the opera repertoire in the intimate Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall. Don’t miss this chance to get a closer look at Seattle Opera’s artists!

The timeless tale of moral hypocrisy and selfless sacrifice is given added immediacy via a “five star” (Sunday Telegraph) production that brings striking sophistication to the very human story.