The Opera Next Door

06/16/2026

The New York Knicks didn’t just win a championship—they reminded us what’s possible 💙🧡

Opera and sports may seem worlds apart, but they share the same ingredients: teamwork, discipline, resilience, and believing in something bigger than yourself.

As New York celebrates this historic comeback, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a few lessons the Knicks taught us all.

Congratulations, Knicks! And to the greatest comeback city in the world: New York, this one’s for you! 🏀🎶🥇

06/07/2026

POV: You were just walking down the street and accidentally found opera and jazz hanging out together on a stoop 🎹🥁🎶

Jordan Jones | Countertenor
Travis Bloom | Piano
Zack O’Farrill | Drums

From 🌀An Operatic Melting Pot🌀 at W21st Street in Manhattan on June 4th,2026

06/05/2026

💛THANK YOU💛
What an amazing evening we had yesterday, neighbors!

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to come together, share music, and celebrate community. Thank you to everyone who joined us, brought friends, pulled up a chair, and filled the street with your energy, enthusiasm, and support. Shoutout to our wonderful hosts and for having us back!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible artists, whose talent, generosity, and passion transformed an ordinary evening into something truly special. Your artistry reminds us why live performance matters and why opera belongs everywhere—in our neighborhoods, on our stoops, and in the hearts of all who gather to listen.

To our audience, thank you for believing in this mission and helping us create spaces where music and community meet. We are deeply grateful for each of you.

Until the next concert, thank you for making this one unforgettable 🥹

06/04/2026

🚨 Manhattan, this is your sign🚨

🌀An Operatic Melting Pot🌀 is coming to you in less than 4 hours. Grab a chair, bring your bestie, and pull up for an evening of opera with a twist.

Opera, but make it neighborhood. ✨

🗓️ Today, June 4th, 2026
⏰ 6pm
📍 W21st Street between 9th and 10th avenues

See you soon!

06/01/2026

✨THANK YOU✨
We are deeply honored to be recognized by for our work bringing opera and community together.

Though we be but little, we are fierce. Our passion has always been rooted in the belief that opera belongs to the world—that it is for everyone, and that everyone deserves a place within it.

This recognition is a reminder of the power of connection, creativity, and shared experiences. We are profoundly grateful for your continued support, encouragement, and belief in our mission.

Humbled and honored, we look forward to continuing this journey and bringing opera far and wide, reaching new communities and welcoming new audiences along the way.

Thank you for being part of our story 💛

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2. Sasha Gutiérrez 📸
3. Shakespeare Jukebox 📸
4. Shakespeare Jukebox 📸
5. Don G 📸
6. Don G 🎥

05/31/2026

🌀MEET THE ARTISTS🌀They’re classically trained, creatively fearless, and ready to transform a Manhattan stoop into the city’s most unexpected stage. Swipe through to meet the artists joining us this week as we challenge expectations, bring opera into the neighborhood, and prove that great art doesn’t need four walls. See you at An Operatic Melting Pot!

🗓️ Thursday June 4th, 2026
⏰ 6pm
📍 W21st Street between 9th and 10th Avenues

05/15/2026

✨🌀An OPERATIC Melting Pot 🌀✨

Hey Neighbors! Join us for our next operatic adventure! We are coming to Manhattan for our next stoop concert and we are happy to announce that we will be back on W21st Street in Chelsea 🫶🏼

SAVE THE DATE
📆 Thursday, June 4th
⏰ Show starts at 6pm (One hr)
📍W21st Street between 9th and 10th Avenues
🪑Bring Our Own Chair

We are so happy to be back for another year and we look forward to seeing you there 💛 See you soon!

05/13/2026

I guess you could call it Battle of the Bands…😅

05/13/2026

This was definitely a first for us ☔️☔️☔️ we had never performed under these conditions and we wanted to say THANK YOU for braving the weather and being the coolest audience while we were singing in the rain 🥰 you know it’s rough when an opera singer requests a microphone 😂

As always, thank you for inviting us to be part of Open Stages Spring Festival ✨ we had a blast!

Bravi to the BKCM staff for adapting and figuring things out on the fly. Also, to our TOND Family for sticking together and to all the performers who braved the adverse conditions to help with this year’s fundraiser.

See you at our next one, neighbors!

01/21/2026

Starting 2026 with some wonderful news. Thank you OPERA America ✨💛

Learn more about OPERA America’s programs, initiatives, and awards by reading our press releases.