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Ray Lustig's SEMMELWEIS was developed in AOP's Composers & the Voice with librettist Matt Doherty. After the opera's pre...
05/28/2026

Ray Lustig's SEMMELWEIS was developed in AOP's Composers & the Voice with librettist Matt Doherty. After the opera's premiere in Budapest Sept, 2018, AOP produced newly arranged English-language excerpts Dec, 2023 in collaboration with the New York Academy of Medicine.

A CD studio recording "is presented in luminous, finely detailed sound." Read the Grammophone review: https://www.gramophone.co.uk/reviews/lustig-semmelweis

The album features soprano Charlotte Mundy and Lustig among other musicians.

SEMMELWEIS a 75-minute work inspired by the story of nineteenth-century Hungarian obstetrician Ignác Semmelweis who found a cure for a devastating epidemic but could not convince his fellow scientists of his solution and died in an asylum. Dr. Semmelweis had discovered an unthinkable truth: that deadly diseases were passed on to healthy mothers, who then became sick, on the unwashed hands of doctors. Read more about the opera here: https://www.aopopera.org/semmelweis

Support AOP's mission of developing, commissioning & producing new work and donate today: https://donate.aopopera.org/give/341947/ #!/donation/checkout

Tonight is the final performance of THE POST OFFICE at BAM! Limited tickets available: https://www.bam.org/opera/2026/th...
05/21/2026

Tonight is the final performance of THE POST OFFICE at BAM! Limited tickets available: https://www.bam.org/opera/2026/the-post-office

Experience this opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, addressing democracy and equality in modern day America.

NYT critics notebook: "[an opera] attempting to capture these nebulous times.
"...: very fine singing from Markel Reed, and David Adam Moore as [Benjamin] Franklin.
“…Laura Kaminsky’s THE POST OFFICE Ives-inflected harmonies… Charles Renfro’s ingenious set, constructed from postal boxes that pull out to reveal furniture and hidden props..."

Stage direction by Kevin Newbury, conducted by David Bloom, piano Daniel Gortler.

THE POST OFFICE cast:
Sarah Moulton Faux
Blythe Gaissert
Brian Jeffers
Michael Kelly
David Adam Moore
Markel Reed

Associate designer Alex Knezo
Associate projection designer Zack Lobel
Lighting designer Phillip Franck
Costume designer Amanda Roberge
Production manager Yichun Li
Stage manager Valos Lowe
Assistant stage manager Juliet Grace Grochowski
Assistant to the conductor Laura Jobin-Acosta

Photos: Steven Pisano & Sarah Peet
Photo 1: Daniel Gortler, Laura Jobin-Acosta
Photo 2: Sarah Moulton-Faux, Markel Reed, Brian Jeffers
Photo 3: Markel Reed, David Adam Moore
Photo 4: Markel Reed, Blythe Gaissert
Photo 5: Sarah Moulton Faux
Photo 6: Brian Jeffers, Michael Kelly, Blythe Gaissert, Sarah Moulton Faux

Take a look back at the BAM premiere of THE POST OFFICE! Limited tickets available for May 20 & 21 here: https://www.bam...
05/20/2026

Take a look back at the BAM premiere of THE POST OFFICE! Limited tickets available for May 20 & 21 here: https://www.bam.org/opera/2026/the-post-office

Experience this contemporary opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, addressing democracy and equality in modern day America.

Stage direction by Kevin Newbury, conducted by David Bloom, piano Daniel Gortler.

THE POST OFFICE cast:
Sarah Moulton Faux
Blythe Gaissert
Brian Jeffers
Michael Kelly
David Adam Moore
Markel Reed

Associate designer Alex Knezo
Associate projection designer Zack Lobel
Lighting designer Phillip Franck
Costume designer Amanda Roberge
Production manager Yichun Li
Stage manager Valos Lowe
Assistant stage manager Juliet Grace Grochowski
Assistant to the conductor Laura Jobin-Acosta

Photo: Steven Pisano
Photo 1: Brian Jeffers, Markel Reed
Photo 2: David Adam Moore, Sarah Moulton-Faux
Photo 3: Blythe Gaissert
Photo 4: David Adam Moore

After its incredible premiere at BAM, THE POST OFFICE continues this week, limited tickets available: https://www.bam.or...
05/19/2026

After its incredible premiere at BAM, THE POST OFFICE continues this week, limited tickets available: https://www.bam.org/opera/2026/the-post-office

Set inside a modern American post office, the THE POST OFFICE explores questions of division, belonging, and democracy through the unexpected return of Benjamin Franklin’s ghost. By composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Stage direction by Kevin Newbury, conducted by David Bloom, piano Daniel Gortler.

THE POST OFFICE cast:
Sarah Moulton Faux
Blythe Gaissert
Brian Jeffers
Michael Kelly
David Adam Moore
Markel Reed

Associate designer Alex Knezo
Associate projection designer Zack Lobel
Lighting designer Phillip Franck
Costume designer Amanda Roberge
Production manager Yichun Li
Stage manager Valos Lowe
Assistant stage manager Juliet Grace Grochowski
Assistant to the conductor Laura Jobin-Acosta

Photo: Steven Pisano
Photo 1: Blythe Gaissert, Markel Reed
Photo 2: Sarah Moulton-Faux, Markel Reed, Brian Jeffers
Photo 3: David Adam Moore

See highlights from the New York premiere of THE POST OFFICE, now playing at BAM. Limited tickets available on 5/19, 20 ...
05/18/2026

See highlights from the New York premiere of THE POST OFFICE, now playing at BAM. Limited tickets available on 5/19, 20 & 21: https://www.bam.org/opera/2026/the-post-office

The ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict about democracy, free speech, racial and class divides, and identity.
Featuring music by Laura Kaminsky, a libretto by Elaine Sexton, scenic design by Charles Renfro, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and direction by Kevin Newbury.

Photo: Steven Pisano
Photo 1: Markel Reed, Blythe Gaissert
Photo 2: Sarah Moulton-Faux

THE POST OFFICE arrives in Brooklyn tonight at BAM!Read Patrick Sauer's (OperaWire) article on the new opera by Laura Ka...
05/16/2026

THE POST OFFICE arrives in Brooklyn tonight at BAM!

Read Patrick Sauer's (OperaWire) article on the new opera by Laura Kaminsky (music) Elaine Sexton (libretto) & Charles Renfro (design) below:
https://operawire.com/an-opera-in-poems-american-opera-projects-brings-benjamin-franklin-the-post-office-to-nyc/

In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Stage direction by Kevin Newbury, conducted by David Bloom, piano Daniel Gortler.

THE POST OFFICE cast:
Sarah Moulton Faux
Blythe Gaissert
Brian Jeffers
Michael Kelly
David Adam Moore
Markel Reed

Associate designer Alex Knezo
Associate projection designer Zack Lobel
Lighting designer Phillip Franck
Costume designer Amanda Roberge
Production manager Yichun Li
Stage manager Valos Lowe
Assistant stage manager Juliet Grace Grochowski
Assistant to the conductor Laura Jobin-Acosta

Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th premiere at BAM

Photo by James Matthew Daniel

After the world premiere last week, THE POST OFFICE arrives in Brooklyn this Saturday for its debut at BAM!Opening Night...
05/15/2026

After the world premiere last week, THE POST OFFICE arrives in Brooklyn this Saturday for its debut at BAM!

Opening Night on May 16 is officially sold out — but tickets are still available for performances on May 17, 19, 20, and 21. New photos from last week offer a first look at the production ahead of its Brooklyn run!

In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Stage direction by Kevin Newbury, conducted by David Bloom, piano Daniel Gortler.

THE POST OFFICE cast:
Sarah Moulton Faux
Blythe Gaissert
Brian Jeffers
Michael Kelly
David Adam Moore
Markel Reed

Stage manager Valos Lowe

Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th premiere at BAM

Photo by: Sarah Peet Photography

Seats are filling up fast for performances at the African Grove Theater!See the AOP-NYU/Tisch Opera Lab this weekend for...
05/14/2026

Seats are filling up fast for performances at the African Grove Theater!

See the AOP-NYU/Tisch Opera Lab this weekend for THE TRANSIT OPERAS — a collection of 12 original short operas created in celebration of the New York Trasnit Museum's 50th anniversary. A collaborative project of NYU Tisch School of the Arts' Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Department of Design for Stage and Film, ITP and American Opera Projects.

The performances at the Transit Museum are already sold out! Tickets for the performances at the African Grove Theatre in the Paulson Center on Saturday, May 16, at 7 PM and Sunday, May 17, 3 PM, are still available here: https://www.aopopera.org/events/2026/5/15/opera-lab-2026-the-transit-operas

Written by current students and alums from NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Designed by students and directed by directing fellows from NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Department of Design for Stage & Film.

The operas feature the following artists:
Composers: Dan Gibson, Felipe Segovia Sanhueza, Zane Bridwell, Landon Braverman, Stefanos Kemanetzis, Gaurav Mishra, Sean Stone, Dawson Atkin, Austin Nuckols, Tess Edwards, Commodore Primous, Kris Kusnierz
Librettists: Chiara M.N., Kennen Butler, Simon Lansberg-Rodriguez, Susan Li, Chenyue Hu, Caleb Conaway, Allie Lewis, Mel Hornyak, Tia DeShazor, Alexander Ronneburg, Danielle Keiko Eyer, Jacob Cordas
Singers: Jardena Gertler-Jaffe, Kira Dills-DeSurra, Jordan Rutter-Covatto, Reykwaan Adorno, MaKayla McDonald, Ilene Pabon, Robert Mack, and Lyle Mitchell
Music Directors: Julius Abrahams & Chérie Roe
Directors: Britt Berke, Jerrica White, Miguel Bregante, Martavius Parrish
Designers: Lionella Darling, Christine DiJospeh, Alex Driessen, Oriana Lineweaver, Matt Oxley, Eryn Perkins, Matt Conte, Woori Kim, Yufan Hu, Yun Yen, Mara Zinky, M Berry, Sooju Kim, Jordan McAuliffe

Check out the NPR interview below (All Of It With Alison Stewart) on the TRANSIT OPERAS with Dawson Atkin (composer, ANABASIS), Kennen Butler (librettist, MAKE ROOM).

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/648725774/all-of-it

1st, 3rd and 4th Photo: MaKayla McDonald
2nd Photo: Jordan Rutter-Covatto

Congrats to the performers and company on last night's World Premiere of THE POST OFFICE at Spruce Peak Arts!Opening Nig...
05/08/2026

Congrats to the performers and company on last night's World Premiere of THE POST OFFICE at Spruce Peak Arts!

Opening Night Packages are available now for the May 16 BAM Premiere of THE POST OFFICE, including exclusive access to a rooftop Post-Performance Party, unique Production Mementos, and Sponsorship Opportunities!

Click the link below to experience and support the premiere of this important and timely new opera:
https://donate.aopopera.org/event/the-post-office-bam-opening-night/e783266

In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Stage direction by Kevin Newbury, conducted by David Bloom, piano by Daniel Gortler.

THE POST OFFICE cast:
Sarah Moulton Faux
Blythe Gaissert
Brian Jeffers
Michael Kelly
David Adam Moore
Markel Reed

Stage manager Valos Lowe

Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th premiere at BAM

1st photo: Markel Reed & Brian Jeffers: Photo credit James Matthew Daniel
2nd photo: Graphic designed by Charles Renfro, DS+R

The AOP-NYU/Tisch Opera Lab presents THE TRANSIT OPERAS: 12 short operas inspired and dedicated to the New York Transi...
05/07/2026

The AOP-NYU/Tisch Opera Lab presents THE TRANSIT OPERAS: 12 short operas inspired and dedicated to the New York Transit Museum, celebrating their 50th anniversary! A collaborative project of NYU Tisch School of the Arts' Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Department of Design for Stage and Film, ITP and American Opera Projects.

These operas will be performed at the African Grove Theatre in the NYU Paulson Center on Saturday, May 16, at 7 PM and Sunday, May 17, 3 PM. Tickets available now: https://f.mtr.cool/vpbmgghtpj

Written by current students and alums from NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Designed by students and directed by directing fellows from NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Department of Design for Stage & Film.

The operas feature the following artists:
Composers: Dan Gibson, Felipe Segovia Sanhueza, Zane Bridwell, Landon Braverman, Stefanos Kemanetzis, Gaurav Mishra, Sean Stone, Dawson Atkin, Austin Nuckols, Tess Edwards, Commodore Primous, Kris Kusnierz
Librettists: Chiara M.N., Kennen Butler, Simon Lansberg-Rodriguez, Susan Li, Chenyue Hu, Caleb Conaway, Allie Lewis, Mel Hornyak, Tia DeShazor, Alexander Ronneburg, Danielle Keiko Eyer, Jacob Cordas
Singers: Jardena Gertler-Jaffe, Kira Dills-DeSurra, Jordan Rutter-Covatto, Reykwaan Adorno, MaKayla McDonald, Ilene Pabon, Robert Mack, and Lyle Mitchell
Music Directors: Julius Abrahams & Chérie Roe
Directors: Britt Berke, Jerrica White, Miguel Bregante, Martavius Parrish
Designers: Lionella Darling, Christine DiJospeh, Alex Driessen, Oriana Lineweaver, Matt Oxley, Eryn Perkins, Matt Conte, Woori Kim, Yufan Hu, Yun Yen, Mara Zinky, M Berry, Sooju Kim, Jordan McAuliffe

Photo: MaKayla McDonald & Jordan Rutter

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