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Bringing the Seattle community together through opera since 1963.
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Call for stories and photos: The Lavender Names Project is a collaboration between the American LGBTQ+ Museum and Up Until Now Collective, created in tandem with the 10th Anniversary Tour of the trailblazing opera Fellow Travelers, which begins here at Seattle Opera.
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Our annual Black Artists Market is expanding to two days! In partnership with @artenoirnow.bsky.social December 5 will be in Midtown Square in the Central District, and December 6 will be at the Opera Center. Learn more at seattleopera.org/market

Art by Myron Curry.
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We're proud to share that our Veterans Choir performed at Peer Seattle's "Honoring All Who Served: LGBTQ+ Veterans Celebration" program this Veterans Day.

Photos by David Carroll.
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Time to don your gayest apparel, Seattle! Join queen Anita Spritzer for her brand new holiday special, Anita Spritzer's Gay Apparel, along with pianist Jay Rozendaal for a night full of festive music and seasonal favorites.

Get tix at seattleopera.org/gayapparel
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Our supply drive during The Pirates of Penzance filled an entire cart with household supplies and winter gear for our friends at CASA Latina! These supplies will help Latino immigrant workers in our local community.

Check out our next donation drive at seattleopera.org/supplydrive
November 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We had a fantastic time welcoming the community to the Opera Center at our annual Open House! Over 750 people visited, enjoying live performances, a pirate dance lesson, tours of the costumes and props shops, Q&A's, a live feed of rehearsal, and lots of activities for kids.

📸 Sunny Martini
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Happy closing performance to @seattleopera.bsky.social and Seattle Symphony's "The #Pirates of #Penzance" comedic farcical #opera by #GilbertAndSullivan at McCaw Hall. Starring David Portillo. Beautiful soprano from Vanessa Becerra.

Review: showsiveseen.com/14154

#showsiveseen
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 AM
UPDATE: We’ve extended the registration deadline to this Friday, October 31, and added more audition slots! Register now at seattleopera.org/youthauditions
We're holding auditions for youth chorus performers for this season's production of Carmen! Youth choristers can look forward to performing in iconic scenes like the "Chorus of Street Children" and the bullfight finale, "Les voici! Voici la quadrille." Register at seattleopera.org/youthauditions
October 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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We chose Art and Joy tonight - Pirates of Penzance @seattleopera.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
We're excited to announce the world premiere of The Wedding Banquet in 2027! Composed by Huang Ruo with libretto by James Schamus, the opera is inspired by the beloved 1993 film and the reimagined version that debuted earlier this year.

Learn more at seattleopera.org/weddingbanquet
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This Friday, October 24 is Pay What You Wish night at The Pirates of Penzance! Learn more about how to purchase Pay What You Wish tickets at seattleopera.org/pwyw
October 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
PUPPIES OF PENZANCE! 🐾 We were very paw-leased to welcome 13 Guide Dogs for the Blind puppies-in-training and their raisers to the dress rehearsal of The Pirates of Penzance.
October 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The queens are coming! 🦇🎃 Get ready for a night of drag artistry and Halloween antics at our annual Queens of the Night party, hosted by Seattle's own belting diva, Anita Spritzer, with performances by Queen Andrew Scott, Rowan Ruthless, and Fabi.

Get tickets at www.seattleopera.org/halloween
October 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It's vampire season and we need your blood! 🧛 In partnership with Bloodworks Northwest we're hosting a blood drive this Monday, October 13 from 10:00 AM—4:00 PM at the Opera Center.

Donors will be entered to win a trip to Tokyo + concert of your choice!

Register at seattleopera.org/bloodworks
October 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Our talented cast of The Pirates of Penzance is hard at work swashbuck- *ahem* ...rehearsing for a life of piracy (or a few weeks of it, at least). Photos by David Jaewon Oh.
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Did you know we share a building AND the airwaves with Classical KING? Operas from our current season and recordings from the archives are broadcast on the radio in full throughout the year. Check out the new schedule at seattleopera.org/classicalking and tune in! 📻
Mornings on KING FM
Each Saturday from April 25 through July 25, enjoy Seattle Opera Mornings on KING FM. Classical KING FM 98.1 will broadcast recordings of previous Seattle Opera performances on the radio and at king.o...
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September 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Anchor's away! 🏴‍☠️⚓️ This week we kick off rehearsal for The Pirates of Penzance with our amazing cast, creative, and staging teams.

The Pirates of Penzance is on stage October 18 through November 1, with audio description on October 26. Get tickets at seattleopera.org/pirates
September 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Come visit the opera center and take a peek behind the scenes! Our annual open house, in partnership with Classical KING FM, is your chance to explore all the exciting work that happens at the Opera Center. Get details at seattleopera.org/openhouse
September 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We're holding auditions for youth chorus performers for this season's production of Carmen! Youth choristers can look forward to performing in iconic scenes like the "Chorus of Street Children" and the bullfight finale, "Les voici! Voici la quadrille." Register at seattleopera.org/youthauditions
September 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
**UPDATE: Our website and ticketing system are back up and running! ✅
Our website and ticketing system are down for scheduled maintenance today 🛠️ If you need assistance with tickets during this time, please email tickets@seattleopera.org.
September 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Our website and ticketing system are down for scheduled maintenance today 🛠️ If you need assistance with tickets during this time, please email tickets@seattleopera.org.
September 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We're on Substack! Give us a follow for behind-the-scenes looks, deep dives on opera history (old and new!), and answers to common questions about attending opera.
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August 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
We're holding auditions for 4 dancers for our upcoming production of Carmen! We're casting for 3 masculine characters and 1 feminine character. We welcome all gender identities to audition for the role they feel is right for them. Register to audition at seattleopera.org/dancerauditions
August 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
*UPDATE* This event is now sold out. Door tickets will be subject to availability on the day of the sale depending on room capacity.
We're teaming up with Village Theatre, Seattle Rep, Union Arts Center, and Pacific Northwest Ballet for a costume sale! A combined 2,500 pieces will be for sale in this rare public event.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 25 at 12 p.m. More info at seattleopera.org/costumesale
August 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Come work with us! We have several full-time and part-time positions open across departments, including Marketing, Programs & Partnerships, Production, Audience Services, and the Amusements Gift Shop.

www.seattleopera.org/jobs
August 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM