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Funding for some Tulsa arts programs in limbo amid federal cuts (Tulsa World, June 29, 2025)

Tulsa 10: June 17-23 (TulsaPeople, June 16, 2025)

I Take Very Seriously This Review of Grade Schoolers Performing “The Hobbit” As An Opera (The Pickup, June 11, 2025)

Tulsa Youth Opera to Present “The Hobbit” (Operawire, June 4, 2025)

The Pickup’s Big Guide To Summer 2025 (The Pickup, June 4, 2025)

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, June 4-10 (The Pickup, June 3, 2025)

Tulsa 10: June 3-9 (TulsaPeople, June 2, 2025)

Discover Awards to honor young actors; Tulsa Youth Opera presents “The Hobbit” (Tulsa World, June 1, 2025)

Tulsa Youth Opera to put on production of “The Hobbit” in June (Fox23, May 29, 2025)

Opera legend Renée Fleming dazzles in Tulsa Opera concert | Review (Tulsa World, May 15, 2025)

Renée Fleming, Cringe-Free (The Pickup, May 14, 2025)

Renée Fleming Brings Voice Of Nature Concert to Tulsa Opera (News on 6, May 8, 2025)

Tulsa Performing Arts Center hosts free lunchtime concert Wednesday (News on 6, May 7, 2025)

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, May 7-13 (The Pickup, May 6, 2025)

Tulsa 10: May 6-12 (TulsaPeople, May 5, 2025)

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, April 30-May 6 (The Pickup, April 29, 2025)

I Was Wrong About Dvořák (The Pickup, April 29, 2025)

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, April 23-29 (The Pickup, April 22, 2025)

Tulsa Opera to present Antonín Dvořák’s masterpiece of choral music, “Stabat Mater” (Tulsa World, April 23, 2025)

Renée Fleming Set to Make Tulsa Opera Debut in May (Broadwayworld, April 18, 2025)

Antonín Dvořák’s STABAT MATER to be presented at Tulsa Opera (Broadwayworld, April 9, 2025)

Opera’s Biggest Star Shines in Tulsa (City Lifestyle, April 1, 2025)

Letter: Opera high note (Tulsa World, March 23, 2025)

The Arts in Bloom (Oklahoma Magazine, March 20, 2025)

Tulsa Opera renames building after iconic chorus master Laven Sowell (Fox23, March 3, 2025)

Opera offers a restrained “Tragedy of Carmen” | Review (Tulsa World, February 27, 2025)

The Opera Shouldn’t Get Me This Riled Up! (The Pickup, February 25, 2025)

Tulsa Opera to Bestow Unique Honor on Late Chorus Master Laven Sowell (Operawire, February 25, 2025)

The Cathedral Crawl Won Me Over (The Pickup, February 21, 2025)

Plant Music, Book Talks & French Opera: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, February 19-25 (The Pickup, February 18, 2025)

Tulsa Opera Performs THE TRAGEDY OF CARMEN This Week (Broadwayworld, February 17, 2025)

Music guides director of “Tragedy of Carmen” (Tulsa World, February 16, 2025)

Fun things to do in February, Black History Month events | The Scene List (Tulsa World, January 29, 2025)

Heating Up the Stage (Oklahoma Magazine, January 24, 2025)

Tulsa Opera has big plans for 2025! Here’s everything you need to know (News Channel 8 Tulsa, January 21, 2025)

Tulsa Opera Postpones Community Event Due to Snow Storm (Operawire, January 10, 2025)

Tulsa Opera, DVIS host free community event to raise awareness about domestic violence (News on 6, January 3, 2025)

Tulsa Opera Announces “The Tragedy of Carmen: Domestic Violence and the Operatic Stage” Event with DVIS & Family Safety Center (Operawire, December 24, 2024)

Tulsa Opera harnesses the healing power of music for memory care (KOSU NPR, December 17, 2024)

Tulsa Opera & Spotlight on Opera Collaborate for Opera Intensive (Operawire, December 6, 2024)

Live Performances Offer Much More Than Entertainment for Youth (Tulsa Kids, November 27, 2024)

Tulsa Opera partners with “Songs by Heart” to help those living with Alzheimer’s (News on 6, November 14, 2024)

Opera debuts “Grand Voices”; Miro Quartet returns | Arts Scene (Tulsa World, October 12, 2024)

Throwback Tulsa: Tulsa Opera performs Rigoletto at ONEOK Field four years ago today (Tulsa World, October 9, 2024)

Tulsa Opera Announces Cast Change for “Tosca” Concert (Operawire, October 6, 2024)

Where the Spotlight Belongs: Oklahoma’s talented performers add immense cultural value to our state (Oklahoma Magazine, September 29, 2024)

Tulsa Opera reels from vandalism as opening season approaches (KTUL New Channel 8 Tulsa, September 25, 2024)

Tulsa Opera Shares Photos Of Broken Glass Door From Vandals (News on 6, September 23, 2024)

Letter: Learning more of Tulsa Opera’s Laven Sowell Artists (Tulsa World, August 30, 2024)

Tulsa Opera announces cast for 2024-25 season (Tulsa World, August 11, 2024)

Curtain Call: Tulsa’s guide to this season’s best (TulsaPeople, July 30, 2024)

The Arts Await: Performing arts companies, museums, philharmonics, concert venues and other creative entities infuse Oklahoma culture with a breath of fresh air at the start of their 2024-2025 seasons. We explore the many exciting offerings around Oklahoma. (Oklahoma Magazine, July 28, 2024)

Alzheimer’s Association stops by to share how music programs can help patients (KTUL Channel 8 News Tulsa, July 1, 2024)

Tulsa Opera announces performances lineup for 2024-25 season (News on 6, June 11, 2024)

Video: Tulsa Opera announces performances lineup for 2024-2025 season (News on 6, June 11, 2024)

Acclaimed singer Renée Fleming to headline Tulsa Opera’s new season (Tulsa World, May 20, 2024)

Renée Fleming among headliners of Tulsa Opera’s 2024-25 season (Operawire, May 15, 2024)

How one transgender baritone changed the story of opera in America (ClassicalMusic.com, June 29, 2024)

The Best of the Best (Oklahoma Magazine, June 24, 2024)

Opera Singer from Tulsa performs “La Rondine” (News on 6, June 11, 2024)

Tulsa Opera’s music therapy program returns for a third year (Tulsa World, June 7, 2024)

Tulsa Opera to offer “Songs by Heart” program this summer (Operawire, June 7, 2024)

Tulsa Opera to receive Partners in Excellence Award at World Opera Forum (KTUL Channel 8 News Tulsa, June 6, 2024)

Events In Oklahoma Support Research Initiatives For Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month (News on 6, June 3, 2024)

A-List 2024 and Editors’ Picks (TulsaPeople, May 31, 2024)

Family Fun at Tulsa Opera (Tulsa Kids, April 29, 2024)

Seasonal showtimes: The best holiday music and live theatre in Tulsa (Tulsa Kids, April 25, 2024)

182 Oklahoma nonprofit arts organizations set to benefit from $10M in ARPA funds (The Oklahoman, April 12, 2024)

Happy Birthday to Tulsa philanthropist Peggy Helmerich (Tulsa World, March 18, 2024)

Tulsa Opera to Present “Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo” as Part of 2024 Raise Your Voice Tour (Operawire, March 16, 2024)

Tulsa 10: March 12-18 (TulsaPeople, March 11, 2024)

Tulsa Youth Opera to Present “Bibbidi Bobbidi Broadway” (Operawire, March 2, 2024)

Arts Scene: Opera star Leona Mitchell at Circle Cinema (Tulsa World, February 21, 2024)

Tulsa 10: Feb. 20-26 (TulsaPeople, February 19, 2024)

Free opera yoga for TU students (TU Collegian, February 19, 2024)

“Now Change” Hits The Big Notes (Independent Review Crew, February 16, 2024)

Grammy Award Winner Mitchell Will Participate In Q&A Session (The Oklahoma Eagle, February 6, 2024)

‘It’s An Exciting Time’: Tulsa Opera Celebrates 75 Years, Offers New Experiences For Audiences (News on 6, January 10, 2024)

“It’s An Exciting Time”: Tulsa Opera Celebrates 75 Years, Offers New Experiences For Audiences (Tulsa World, January 10, 2024)

Biggest events, concerts, expo shows and more in January (Tulsa World, January 3, 2024)

Amahl and the Night Visitors Comes to Tulsa PAC (Broadwayworld, January 3, 2024)

Arts Scene: Opera, art shows highlight this week in arts (Tulsa World, December 28, 2023)

Sarah Coburn benefit concert to feature opera high points (Tulsa World, December 1, 2023)

Free Yoga Classes Set to Opera on 2nd Tuesday of Every Month (News on 6, November 13, 2023)

Mentor’s Heidi Skok makes a last-minute jaunt to perform with Tulsa Opera (The News Herald, November 3, 2023)

City Councilor Lori Decter Wright steps into third leading role as Tulsa Opera’s new CEO (Fox23, October 20, 2023)

Who’s Afraid of the Opera? (Me) (ROOT Tulsa, October 24, 2023)

Tulsa Opera’s “Medium” well done | Review (Tulsa World, October 24, 2023)

Tulsa Opera is bewitching audiences this Halloween season with a production of “The Medium” (Fox23, October 20, 2023)

Tulsa Opera to immerse audiences in the world of “The Medium” (Tulsa World, October 13, 2023)

The Tulsa Opera is changing the audience experience (KTUL Channel 8 News Tulsa, October 3, 2023)

“Traviata,” “Pirates” to highlight Opera season (Tulsa World, February 26, 2023)

Opera Ball (TulsaPeople, May 31, 2023)

Tulsa Opera Performs Outer Space Show for Second Graders (News on 6, March 27, 2023)

Tulsa Opera Receives Grant To Continue Live Performances At Tulsa Memory Care Facilities (News on 6, March 13, 2023)

Review: Tulsa Opera’s “Aida in Concert” lets music shine (Tulsa World, February 27, 2023)

“Aida” stars make a bit of history (Tulsa World, February 24, 2023)

TU grad performs lead role with Tulsa Opera (The University of Tulsa, November 10, 2022)

Review: Tulsa Opera sparkles in comic opera “The Italian Girl” (Tulsa World, October 28, 2022)

Video: Tulsa Opera opens this weekend (Fox23, October 26, 2022)

Tulsa Opera, now marking its 75th anniversary, will soon offer Rossini’s “The Italian Girl” (Public Radio Tulsa, October 25, 2022)

Watch: Tulsa Performing Arts Center Hosts ‘Salome’ (News on 6, April 22, 2022)

Tulsa Man Creates Props For Local Shows (News on 6, March 16, 2022)

Tulsa Opera Carolers To Tour Tulsa (News on 6, December 17, 2021)

Operatic Ambitions: This art form has ardent supporters in the state (Oklahoma Magazine, July 28, 2021)

Tulsa Opera announces 2021-22 season (Tulsa World, June 24, 2021)

‘The Road We Came’ and ‘Greenwood Overcomes’ Reviews: Commemorating Black History and Artistry (The Wall Street Journal, May 5, 2021)

Opera Pick of the Week: “Greenwood Overcomes” (Arts Intel Report – Air Mail, May 14, 2021)

“Greenwood Overcomes” (Opera News, May 2021)

Review: “Greenwood Overcomes” features songs dealing directly with faith, love and hope (Tulsa World, May 3, 2021) 

Tulsa Opera adds performance for “Greenwood Overcomes” concert (Tulsa World, April 9, 2021)

Arts Scene: Opera legend Leona Mitchell to be featured on “Tulsa Opera Live!” (Tulsa Opera, December 13, 2020)

Tulsa Opera Launches Free Virtual Program for TPS Students (News on 6, November 19, 2020)

Review: Tulsa Opera hits a home run with ‘Rigoletto’ at ONEOK Field (Tulsa World, October 12, 2020)

Tulsa Opera partners with TPS to engage music students while learning virtually (Fox23, October 30, 2020)

Tulsa’s Philbrook Museum Held Rooftop Opera Performance (News on 6, May 7, 2020)

Arts Scene: Tulsa Opera “Staying Alive” with video series (Tulsa World, April 19, 2020)

Outlook 2020: Women to take center stag in local arts (Tulsa World, March 1, 2020)

Review of “Madama Butterfly” by Tulsa Opera (Tulsa World, February 29, 2020)

Tulsa Opera to present “Madama Butterfly” for the 10th time in company’s history (Tulsa World, February 26, 2020)

12 best moments in Tulsa’s arts scene for 2019 (Tulsa World, December 29, 2019)

Strong women, Oklahoma premiere make up Tulsa Opera 2019-2020 season (Tulsa World, February 18, 2019)

Review: Tulsa Opera’s “Don Giovanni” delivers a unique take on a classic (Tulsa World, May 4, 2019)

Review of Tulsa Opera’s “The Little Prince” (Tulsa World, February 18, 2019)

One busy ‘Little Prince’: Star of Tulsa Opera production has already played Carnegie Hall (Tulsa World, February 16, 2019)

Owasso graduate-turned-famed singer to star in Tulsa Opera’s “The Little Prince” (Tuslsa World, February 14, 2018)

Tulsa native comes full circle in “Prince”-ly role (Tulsa World, February 14, 2019)

Review: Singing is a cut above in Tulsa Opera’s “The Barber of Seville” (Tulsa World, October 19, 2018)

ARTS: Tulsa Opera names new interim executive director (Tulsa World, July 5, 2018)

Tulsa Opera Names New Chief Executive Officer (Broadwayworld, July 3, 2018)

Tulsa Opera makes history with transgender woman in principal role (Tulsa World, March 2, 2018)

Tulsa Opera Announces 71st Season, Era of Inclusion Sets Stage (Broadwayworld, February 19, 2018) 

Superb singing highlights Tulsa Opera’s production of “Turandot” (Tulsa World, April 27, 2018)

Soprano finds the fire within the ice queen “Turandot” in her Tulsa Opera debut (Tulsa World, April 22, 2018)

Review: ‘The Stars Align’ for Tulsa Opera’s 70th anniversary (Tulsa World, February 19, 2018)

Raise Your Voice Showcases Student’s Talents (News on 6, December 19, 2017)

Review: Tulsa Opera’s “Faust” reaches heavenly heights (Tulsa World, October 21, 2017)

5 Questions with Greg Weber of Tulsa Opera (Tulsa World, August 25, 2017)

Tulsa Youth Opera to debut “The Snow Queen” (Tulsa World, May 16, 2017) 

Review: Tulsa Opera’s “Tosca” does not disappoint (Tulsa World, May 5, 2017)

ARTS: Review of Tulsa Opera’s “Puccini to Pop” (Tulsa World, February 2017)

Opera News Reviews “The Pearl Fishers” (Opera News, January 2017)

Review: “The Pearl Fishers” by Tulsa Opera is striking production (Tulsa World, October 22, 2016)

Tulsa Opera to opera season with “The Pearl Fishers” (Tulsa World, October 16, 2016)

Soprano makes debut in Tulsa Opera’s “The Pearl Fishers” (Tulsa World, October 16, 2016)

Creating A Word for “The Pearl Fishers” (Tulsa World, October 16, 2016)