Manitoba Opera

05/20/2026

There’s nothing like the feeling of anticipation before the curtain rises and the overture begins. 🎭🎵

Current subscribers: the renewal deadline for the 2026/27 season is Friday, May 22. Renew today to keep your favourite seats for another incredible season at the opera! 💺

New subscriptions and single tickets for Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha: A Musical Reimagining & Puccini’s Madama Butterfly go on sale on June 1.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Larry Desrochers, winner of the 2026 Manitoba Arts Council Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction! This $30,000 prize is awarded annually to a professional artist or arts/cultural professional in recognition of the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba. Bravo Larry!

We're pleased to announce that Larry Desrochers is the winner of the 2026 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction!

Beyond his impressive 25-year tenure as CEO & General Director of Manitoba Opera, Larry has also worked as a producer and administrator in theatre, festivals, film, and large-scale cultural events, often at the forefront of significant change in Canada's arts and culture sector.

This $30,000 prize is awarded annually to a professional artist or arts/cultural professional in recognition of the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba.

Read more about Larry and the Award of Distinction on the MAC website: https://artscouncil.mb.ca/2026/05/larry-desrochers-2026-manitoba-arts-award-of-distinction/
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Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que Larry Desrochers est le lauréat du Prix de distinction en arts du Manitoba 2026 !

En plus de son mandat impressionnant de 25 ans au poste de PDG de Manitoba Opera, Larry a également été producteur et administrateur de théâtre, de festivals, de cinéma et d'événements culturels à grand déploiement; souvent à l'avant-garde de changements importants dans le secteur des arts et de la culture au Canada.

Ce prix de 30 000 $ est décerné chaque année à un artiste professionnel ou à un professionnel des arts/de la culture en reconnaissance du plus haut niveau d'excellence artistique et de contribution au développement des arts au Manitoba.

Apprenez-en plus sur Larry et le Prix de distinction sur le blog du CAM : https://conseildesarts.mb.ca/2026/05/larry-desrochers-prix-de-distinction-en-arts-du-manitoba-2026/

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Teresa Tucci (soprano, Toronto), who has been selected as a participant in the 2026 Digital Emerging Artists Program. Teresa joins this season’s cohort of emerging artists in May as they learn, collaborate, and explore their own creative process under the guidance of our internationally acclaimed program faculty.

04/23/2026

Don't miss your last chance to experience an unforgettable evening at the final performance of The Marriage of Figaro tomorrow night. Brimming over with Mozart's brilliant music, mischief, laughter and love.

🎟️ Only a handful of seats remain—grab yours before they’re gone!

Slide 1: Caitlin Wood (Susanna), Miriam Khalil (Countess Almaviva) & Robert Mellon (Figaro). 📷: R. Tinker.
Slide 2: The Marriage of Figaro. 📷: R. Tinker.
Slide 3: Jean-Philippe Lazure (Basilio), Krisztina Szabó (Marcellina) & Peter McGillivray (Dr. Bartolo). 📷: R. Tinker.
Slide 4: Manitoba Opera Chorus. 📷: L. Norman.
Slide 5: Phillip Addis (Count Almaviva) & Pascale Spinney (Cherubino). 📷: L. Norman.

04/23/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers play a vital role at Manitoba Opera – from sitting on our Board of Trustees to greeting patrons and working at the Boutique during productions, to collecting donations for education programs through our Pass the Hat initiative or assisting with a number of box office duties throughout the season. Their dedication as volunteers play a vital role in helping bring music, storytelling, and community together.

This week we celebrate and thank the incredible volunteers who make Manitoba Opera stronger. Thank you for all you do! 💙🎭

Interested in volunteering? Visit mbopera.ca/about/volunteer to learn more or apply.

04/21/2026

On opening night of The Marriage of Figaro we asked operagoers for their best marriage advice. Their wisdom was priceless. Their honesty? Even better. 😄

Catch the opera at the Centennial Concert Hall and maybe pick up some life advice while you're at it. 🎭✨

04/21/2026

Before the curtain rises, the magic is already happening. ✨

Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of The Marriage of Figaro, from hair and makeup, to set pieces and performers warming up. 🎭

You still have two chances to experience The Marriage of Figaro on April 22 & 24. Get your tickets before they are gone!

04/18/2026

Wishing a heartfelt toi toi toi to the cast, musicians & creative team of The Marriage of Figaro on the big wedding day. We can't wait for audiences to experience the laughter, beautiful music and mischief you bring to the stage! 🎶✨🎭

Looking for tickets? Tonight's opening is sold out but there are still seats available for the Wednesday, April 22 and Friday, April 24 performances.

For tickets, visit purchase.mbopera.ca.
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Manitoba Opera presents Mozart’s ‘Le nozze di Figaro’
The Marriage of Figaro
Centennial Concert Hall
April 18, 22 & 24, 2026

DIRECTOR: Rob Herriot
CONDUCTOR: Gordon Gerrard
FIGARO: Robert Mellon
SUSANNA: Caitlin Wood
COUNT: Phillip Addis
COUNTESS: Miriam Khalil
CHERUBINO: Pascale Spinney
BARTOLO: Peter McGillivray
MARCELLINA: Krisztina Szabó
BASILIO/CURZIO: Jean-Philippe Lazure
ANTONIO: David Watson
BARBARINA: Grace Budoloski

Also Appearing:
TWO WEDDING GUESTS: Oliver Flexer & Cleo Harcus

Manitoba Opera Chorus and Supers
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

SCENERY DESIGN: Ken MacDonald (for POV)
COSTUMES: Nancy Bryant (for POV)
LIGHTING DESIGN: Scott Henderson
HAIR: Jill Buhr
MAKE-UP: Theresa Thomson
STAGE MANAGER: Chris Porter
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS: Kathryn Ball & Heather Lee Brereton

CREW: IATSE Local 63
SCENERY/PROPS/COSTUMES: Pacific Opera Victoria
ADDITIONAL COSTUMES: Harlequin Costume and Dance

📷: R. Tinker.