Pittsburgh Opera’s 88th season will cover some serious chronological territory — from the 18th century to 2027. The five-show season will feature audience favorites, a world premiere, as well as other fantastic productions.
Verdi, Handel and More in Pittsburgh Opera’s 2026-27 Season
The 2026-27 season, which begins in October, will feature five operas performed in four different locations, in addition to several other shows and gatherings.
The main events are as follows:
- Rigoletto, with music by Giuseppe Verdi and a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, performed October 10, 16, and 18 at the Benedum Center
- Orpheus & Eurydice, with music by Christoph Willibald Gluck, instrumentation by Hector Berlioz and a libretto by Ranieri de’ Calzabigi, performed November 14, 20, and 22 at the Byham Theater
- Partenope, with music by George Frideric Handel and a libretto by Silvio Stampiglia, performed January 23, 26, 29, and 31, 2027, at Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater
- The world premiere of Working for the Macbeths, with music by Johanny Navarro and a libretto by Marcus Yi, performed February 27, March 2, 5, and 7, 2027, at the Bitz Opera Factory
- Romeo & Juliet, with music by Charles Gounod and as well as a libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré, performed April 17, 22, 23 and 25, 2027, at the Benedum Center
“I’m excited for all the upcoming productions, as each offers something unique and wonderful to our community,” says William Powers, the new general director of Pittsburgh Opera, “from the great chestnuts of the ever-popular Rigoletto and passionate Romeo & Juliet, to our creating a new production of Gluck’s compelling [Orpheus & Eurydice].”
A Tragedy Turned Comic
In Working for the Macbeths, the Scottish tragedy gets a comedic rewrite. The show focuses on lady-in-waiting Florinda as she tries to defy a Wiccan prophecy and also not ruin the lives of her employers. The show was commissioned by the American Lyric Theater.
“It’s hard not to be fired up about Pittsburgh Opera expanding the repertoire with another world premiere,” Powers says. “Working for the Macbeths is going to be a fantastic show, with some great humor and playful physical comedy.”
Elsewhere on the calendar, Pittsburgh Opera will also host two Outside the Salon events (with wine pairings), present its annual Rising Stars concert (scheduled for September 19), host another installment of its popular fashion show and more.
Season tickets as well as the all-access Opus Pass are available now; single tickets to go on sale in August.
Story by Sean Collier
Photo From Pittsburgh Opera
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