Tulsa Opera Blog
Tulsa Opera History – “The Tulsa Opera Chronicles” by Laven Sowell and Jack A. Williams
This week, take a nostalgic journey through Tulsa Opera’s rich history as we spotlight The Tulsa Opera Chronicles, a book co-authored by Laven Sowell and Jack...
Opera Passport by OPERA America
Ticket savings at opera companies across North America Opera Passport by OPERA America extends ticket savings to dozens of opera companies across North...
Tulsa Opera History – MADAMA BUTTERFLY 1953
On November 19 and 21, 1953, Tulsa Opera reached a significant milestone in its history with the presentation of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. For this landmark...
Tulsa Opera’s 2024-25 Season Casting Lineup
Row 1: Renée Fleming, Stephanie Doche, Nathan Bowles, Stephanie Washington Row 2: Jason Detwiler, Michael Chioldi, Leah Crocetto, Lisa Marie Rogali Row 3:...
Tulsa Opera History – Beverly Sills & I PURITANI
In the spring of 1978, Beverly Sills, the superstar soprano crowned by Time Magazine as “America’s Queen of Opera,” was contracted to return to Tulsa Opera to...
Spotlight on Kate Morton: From Tulsa Youth Opera to The Juilliard School
On Thursday, July 31st, 2024, the Emmy-award winning docuseries Osiyo TV featured the story of Kate Morton, a Cherokee Nation citizen and former Tulsa Youth...
Tulsa Opera History – William Johns & Leona Mitchell
In the fall of 1982, Tulsans were privileged to hear two native Oklahomans starring in Giuseppi Verdi’s Il Trovatore at Tulsa Opera. Leona Mitchell (Enid, OK)...
Tulsa Opera History – December 4, 1948
When Tulsa became the “oil capital of the world,” a booming expansion occurred that inspired many forms of art to entertain its new population. Tulsa Opera...
Meet Laura Sage: The Creative Vision Behind Tulsa Opera’s 2024-25 Season Artwork
Graphic designer Laura Sage is the artist responsible for Tulsa Opera’s popularly acclaimed 2024-25 Art Deco-style season artwork. With over 30 years of...
Opera Rocks the Country | Know Before You Go
Get ready for an immersive, wild west opera experience! Here's everything you need to know to help make your experience as easy and enjoyable as possible....