Charleston Opera Theater

07/01/2026

A new chapter begins for Charleston Opera Theater.

As our organization continues to grow, so too does our leadership. We are excited to embrace this next phase with a renewed commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and ensuring that opera remains a vibrant part of Charleston's cultural landscape.

We are incredibly grateful to our patrons, donors, volunteers, artists, and audiences whose steadfast support has made this moment possible. Your belief in our mission has shaped who we are, and we look forward to building an even brighter future together.

Thank you to The Post and Courier for sharing this story about Charleston Opera Theater's leadership evolution!

A leadership transition at Charleston Opera Theater aims to position the growing company for its next chapter.

06/30/2026

As we close another fiscal year at Charleston Opera Theater, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who made this season possible.

If you’ve been inspired by our performances, believed in our mission, or simply want to see opera continue to thrive in the Lowcountry, now is the perfect time to make a gift.

Every donation—large or small—helps us begin the new fiscal year ready to bring exceptional opera to our community.

Thank you for believing in Charleston Opera Theater. Together, the best is yet to come.

🎭 Make your gift today and help us start the new year strong.

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06/15/2026

Yesterday, Charleston Opera Theater had the pleasure of performing at the annual picnic of our dear friends at the Dante Alighieri Society. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with beautiful music, delicious food, and the joy of celebrating the rich traditions of Italian culture together.

We are grateful for this longstanding friendship and for the opportunity to share our love of opera with such a warm and enthusiastic community.

Thank you for having us—we are already looking forward to the next time we gather!

06/04/2026

What an afternoon! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold out performance of “Opera…From Here!” last weekend!

The energy in the room was extraordinary as the audience experienced beloved music by Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, and more, performed by some of Charleston’s finest professional opera artists. Concerts like this remind us that opera is alive, thriving, and deeply valued in our community!

A heartfelt thank you to the artists that shared their gifts, the Office of Cultural Affairs for the sponsorship, the donors who help us continue to make an impact with our mission, and to the audience members who all helped make this concert a special success!

We are looking forward to sharing more unforgettable operatic experiences with you soon!

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05/22/2026

Reserve your spot today to EXPERIENCE some of Charleston’s most exciting professional opera singers up close at the City Gallery on May 31 at 4 PM!

Enjoy an unforgettable hour of music featuring selections by Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, and more.

This special concert is presented FREE to the community thanks to support from the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs as part of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival.

Reservations can be made at the link in our bio!

04/27/2026

We were thrilled to close out our Opera 101 Lecture Series on Kiawah Island with an engaging class on German Lied, exploring how composers like Beethoven and Schubert shaped the musical language that later defined the sweeping operatic works of Wagner and Strauss.

The session was led by Timothy McGowan. Timothy is currently an Assistant Professor at Florida School of the Arts, and a Doctoral Candidate in Vocal Performance at Stony Brook University.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible presenters this season, as well as our generous series sponsors who made this program possible.

Interested in bringing Opera 101 to your community? We’d love to hear from you—reach out at [email protected].

04/26/2026

Congratulations to our community partners at the on a spectacular season finale!

We were honored to be part of this special program, featuring members of our team, Edward Brennan, Saundra DeAthos, and Meleana Cabales, alongside our dear friends Timothy McGowan, Morris Robinson, and Laquita Mitchell.