The free, Opera Australia-produced, BMW-sponsored event is ready to make a few opera converts among the crowd, says soprano Olivia Cranwell.

This compelling, heartfelt and provocative Madama Butterfly remains as relevant and powerful as when first staged in 2014.

“We have lost one of our finest musical lights". The popular conductor and pianist (Robert) Andrew Greene died on Sunday, aged 66.

Musical theatre legend Geraldine Turner has written a candid autobiography that is shocking at times, but such a good read it’s hard to put down. She explains why she wrote the book and why she decided to be so forthright.

Director Constantine Costi details the challenges and excitements of adapting two works by Weill and Brecht for the tiny stage at Sydney's Old Fitz.

In the first of three articles, Shaun Rennie offers some fascinating insights into his work on OA's La Bohème and Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour, as well as Bell Shakespeare's new musical The Lovers.

The Australian tenor, whose career spanned almost six decades, has died at 93.

Julie Lea Goodwin is gorgeous as the merry widow Hanna Glavari, and perfectly supported by Alexander Lewis as Danilo Danilovich.

Opera Australia has announced that the HOSH season cancelled in 2020 will be staged in 2021, and that its ongoing partnerships for the outdoor event will extend to 2023.

OA is announcing its 2021 program in stages. This first season includes Ernani, Bluebeard's Castle, The Merry Widow and Tosca. Lyndon Terracini also addresses the company restructure and redundancies.

An utterly captivating and delightful experience that deserved a longer season.

Larry Sitsky, Brian Castles-Onion, Anthony Warlow and Michelle Leonard are recognised in the Australia Day Honours. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in