Street Stage @ Moakley Park Summer Nights

Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage returns to South Boston for a night of music, community-building, and fun! BLO’s virtuosic musicians will serenade audiences in Boston’s largest waterfront park with a delightful concert program featuring fan-favorite repertoire. There will be dinner, yard games, and family-friendly art activities provided by Boston Harbor Now. Enjoy nearby playgrounds, take a stroll to the ocean, or meet neighbors from the surrounding community during this memorable summer event.    Featured Performers: Josie Larsen (soprano) Junhan Choi (baritone) Ji Yung Lee (pianist) This program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site. Street Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant.

Moakley Park Picnic Area by Saunders Stadium

Street Stage @ Charlestown Navy Yard

Join Boston Lyric Opera at the historic Charlestown Navy Yard for a memorable afternoon of music, maritime history, and stunning Boston Harbor views. From the lawn of the 1805 Commandant’s House, BLO’s musicians will perform an open-air concert of fan-favorite opera and musical theatre repertoire, all in sight of the U.S.S. Constitution and the U.S.S. Cassin Young. Experience songs from across centuries as we celebrate the founding of the Charlestown Navy Yard, with special events happening throughout the weekend.   Featured Performers: Josie Larsen (soprano) Junhan Choi (baritone) Brendon Shapiro (pianist) This program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.   Street Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant.

Commandant's House Lawn, Charlestown Navy Yard

Street Stage @ Curtis Hall

BLO’s Street Stage makes its Jamaica Plain debut this fall, pairing a free all-ages concert with a treasured neighborhood community event. Enjoy virtuosic singing in front of Curtis Hall’s landmark facade, nestled between the Jamaica Plain branch of the Boston Public Library and the historic Loring Greenough House. Come early to enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, and community fun at Thursdays on the Lawn, then stay for an exciting concert program featuring fan-favorite opera repertoire, musical theatre, and more. Featured Performers: Laura Santamaria (soprano) Junhan Choi (baritone) Ji Yung Lee (pianist)&nbsp; This program is free and welcomes audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be available on site.&nbsp;&nbsp; Street Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant.&nbsp;

BCYF Curtis Hall Front Lawn

Street Stage @ Titus Sparrow Park

Celebrate the start of fall with friends, neighbors, and music as BLO’s Street Stage rolls into Boston’s South End. This delightful concert program showcases everything from opera classics to musical theatre, all performed by extraordinary professional musicians. Enjoy gorgeous views of Boston from the scenic amphitheater lawn, explore the newly renovated playgrounds and basketball courts, and admire the historic architecture and gardens surrounding this treasured urban greenspace.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Featured Performers: Laura Santamaria (soprano) Junhan Choi (baritone) Brendon Shapiro (pianist)&nbsp;&nbsp; This program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.&nbsp;&nbsp; Street Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant. Thank you to The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and The Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy for supporting this program.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Titus Sparrow Park

Street Stage @ Rose Kennedy Greenway

Boston’s beloved downtown park becomes an open-air opera house as BLO’s Street Stage returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Enjoy a memorable summer evening of enchanting arias showcasing fan-favorite repertoire and virtuosic singing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to picnic on the grass, or stroll by for a song while enjoying Boston’s vibrant waterfront.&nbsp; Featured Performers: Carley DeFranco (soprano) Morgan Mastrangelo (tenor) Ji Yung Lee (pianist) Learn more about the Rose Kennedy Greenway:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/">https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; This program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.&nbsp;&nbsp; Street Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rose Kennedy Greenway

Street Stage @ SoWa Open Market

Boston Lyric Opera teams up with one of Boston’s most creative destinations for an open-air concert and artisan experience. Nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops, the SoWa (South of Washington) Open Market features a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food and beverage trucks, lawn games, and other all-ages activities. BLO’s virtuosic musicians will perform mini-sets of fan-favorite opera and musical theater repertoire while audiences sample delicious food and discover handmade treasures. Come early for opera trivia, giveaways, and interactive fun during this special “Christmas in July”-themed event!&nbsp;&nbsp; Featured Performers: Laura Santamaria (soprano) Morgan Mastrangelo (tenor) James Lorusso (pianist) Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sowaboston.com/sowa-open-market/">SoWa Open Market</a> This program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.&nbsp;&nbsp; Street Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SoWa Open Market

Street Stage @ Piers Park

Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage makes its East Boston debut with a free all-ages concert during&nbsp;<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/oBXbCKrVXmuJ2ypinFri5MO8K?domain=bostonharbornow.org/">Eastie Week 2025</a>! Bring a friend to enjoy the sights of Boston Harbor and the sounds of popular hits from opera, the movies, and more! Join us for one song or stay all day — Eastie Week has activities galore! Featured Performers: Laura Santamaria (soprano) Morgan Mastrangelo (tenor) Brendon Shapiro (pianist) Learn more about Eastie Week 2025:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bostonharbornow.org/eastieweek/">https://www.bostonharbornow.org/eastieweek/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This program is free and welcomes audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be available on site.&nbsp;&nbsp; Street Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant.&nbsp;

Piers Park

Carousel

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre,&nbsp;Carousel&nbsp;has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate&nbsp;Anne Bogart&nbsp;stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet. Music Director&nbsp;David Angus&nbsp;conducts an exceptional cast featuring&nbsp;Brandie Sutton&nbsp;as Julie Jordan,&nbsp;Edward Nelson&nbsp;as Billy Bigelow,&nbsp;Jamie Barton&nbsp;as Nettie Fowler, and&nbsp;Anya Matanovič&nbsp;as Carrie Pipperidge. CAROUSEL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein Organization.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.concordtheatricals.com/">www.concordtheatricals.com</a> Edward Nelson’s appearance as Billy Bigelow is supported by Peter Wender Jamie Barton’s appearance as Nettie Fowler is supported by Katie and Paul Buttenwieser Music by RICHARD RODGERS Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Based on Ferenc Molnar’s Play “Liliom“ As adapted by&nbsp;Benjamin F. Glazer Original Choreography by&nbsp;Agnes de Mille Conducted by&nbsp;David Angus Directed by&nbsp;Anne Bogart Production Choreography by&nbsp;Shura Baryshnikov ﻿Emerson Colonial Theatre Friday, April 4, 2025 | 7:30PM Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 3:00PM Friday, April 11, 2025 | 7:30PM Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 3:00PM 80th anniversary production

Emerson Colonial Theatre

The Seasons

A group of contemporary artists comes to a retreat in nature to make their art. They feel the emotional weather inside of them more than they feel the weather outside of them. But extreme weather impacts them without warning and changes their lives forever.&nbsp;The Seasons&nbsp;is a meditation on the relationship between our contemporary moment and Vivaldi’s iconic music, which appreciated the harmonious seasons. Vivaldi’s&nbsp;Four Seasons, paired with additional arias and ensembles by the composer, becomes an occasion for seeing our own disordered seasons more clearly. SCENE gratefully acknowledges Carol Stein for her generous support as their Lead Sponsor of&nbsp;The Seasons. Music by&nbsp;Antonio Vivaldi (Based on&nbsp;The Four Seasons&nbsp;with additional arias and ensembles by Vivaldi) Libretto by&nbsp;Sarah Ruhl Co-conceived with&nbsp;Anthony Roth Costanzo Stage Directed by&nbsp;Zack Winokur Music Directed by&nbsp;Stephen Stubbs Choreography by&nbsp;Pam Tanowitz In collaboration with&nbsp;Pam Tanowitz&nbsp;and&nbsp;Zack Winokur Co-production with&nbsp;Boston Lyric Opera, AMOC*, and&nbsp;SCENE Co-presented by&nbsp;ArtsEmerson Emerson Paramount Center, Robert J. Orchard Stage Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 7:30PM Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 7:30PM Friday, March 14, 2025 | 7:30PM Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 3:00PM Sunday, March 16, 2025| 3:00PM

Emerson Paramount Center, Robert J. Orchard Stage

Aida

Don’t miss this one-night engagement of Verdi’s thrilling masterpiece. In the lands of ancient Egypt, commander Radamès must choose between his love for the Ethiopian princess Aida and his loyalty to his sovereign king. In this specially staged concert,&nbsp;Aida&nbsp;will captivate audiences with its heartrending arias, dramatic duets, and some of the most thrilling choral works ever to be performed. BLO Music Director&nbsp;David Angus&nbsp;takes the helm of this production that features&nbsp;Michelle Johnson&nbsp;as Aida,&nbsp;Diego Torre&nbsp;as Radamès,&nbsp;Alice Chung&nbsp;as Amneris,&nbsp;Morris Robinson&nbsp;as Ramfis, and&nbsp;Brian Major&nbsp;as Amonasro. The&nbsp;Boston Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus&nbsp;perform Verdi’s thrilling score and join with Boston’s choral community, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://bbcboston.org/" target="_blank">Back Bay Chorale</a>, for the monumental Act Two Triumphal March. Following the performance of&nbsp;Aida, audiences are invited to join us for&nbsp;The Opera Gala 2024, which will be raising funds in support of BLO’s free youth and community programs. For sponsorship and gala ticket information,&nbsp;<a href="https://blo.org/gala2024/" target="_blank">click here</a>.&nbsp;

Free Opera Concert: BLO Street Stage

Enjoy a free lunchtime concert of enchanting arias showcasing fan-favorite repertoire, virtuosic singing, and sneak previews from BLO’s 2024/25 Season. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to settle on the grass, or stroll by for a song while enjoying the sights of the city.&nbsp; Boston’s beloved downtown park becomes an open-air opera house as BLO’s Street Stage returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Rowes Wharf @ Rose Kennedy Greenway

Mitridate

Passions and rivalries collide in this star studded production of Mozart’s rarely performed work. When family patriarch Mitridate is presumed dead, his children Farnace and Sifare return home to stake claims to his money, his power — and his fiancée Aspasia. With a bristling score written by Mozart at the age of 14, Mitridate explores the tensions of a fractured family amidst jealousy, aging, betrayal, and desire. BLO Music Director&nbsp;David Angus&nbsp;conducts and stage director&nbsp;James Darrah&nbsp;leads an extraordinary cast that includes&nbsp;Brenda Rae&nbsp;as Aspasia,&nbsp;John Holiday&nbsp;as Farnace, and celebrated tenor&nbsp;Lawrence Brownlee&nbsp;in the title role.

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre

Join BLO at BPL Concert in the Courtyard

Boston Lyric Opera closes out the Boston Public Library’s 2024 Concert in the Courtyard series with a dynamic staged concert in an iconic Boston location. Bring your lunch and settle by the fountain or at cafe tables to enjoy virtuosic performances featuring BLO’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists. Enjoy sneak peaks into BLO’s 2024/25 Season as well as fan favorite repertoire you know and love!

Boston Public Library Central Branch – McKim Building Courtyard 

PRIMA: Trivia Night

We heard how much you loved BLO’s last PRIMA Trivia Night, so we’re bringing it back again this year! Join fellow young opera fans, arts enthusiasts, and trivia buffs alike at Boston Lyric Opera’s Headquarters for a fun, friendly evening featuring light bites, socializing, and our one-of a-kind BLO opera trivia game. Designed for players of all skill levels (including those with no prior opera knowledge!), teams will tackle topics ranging from opera in pop culture to fun facts about Boston’s music scene. Your $25 registration includes buffet-style food and drink and a reserved spot on a group trivia team. You’ll also have opportunities to mingle and make new friends while getting a peek at BLO’s upcoming season and perhaps even discovering new favorites to add to your playlist. And of course, there are prizes! Winning team members will each get a single subscription package of their choice for the 2024/25 season, a value of more than $350! PRIMA events are a space for young audiences and are limited to attendees ages 21-45. PRIMA members as well as those new to BLO are welcome.  Advance RSVP/ticket purchase requested by April 20th for team planning purposes. Purchase your ticket here: <a href="https://events.blo.org/SpDoox">https://events.blo.org/SpDoox</a>

Midway Artist Studios

Family Opera Day

Family Opera Day&nbsp;&nbsp; When:&nbsp;Sunday, April 21, 3:00pm to 5:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp; Where:&nbsp;Boston Lyric Opera Headquarters&nbsp;&nbsp; Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, 02143&nbsp; Register at:&nbsp;<a href="https://events.blo.org/AfLRzS" target="_blank">https://events.blo.org/AfLRzS</a>&nbsp; FREE with donations welcome, $10-25 per family suggested&nbsp; &nbsp; Space is limited, reservations encouraged to reserve your spot&nbsp; &nbsp; Join Boston Lyric Opera for an inspiring and creative afternoon designed for the whole family! Learn about opera through fun crafts and interactive activities, watch and be part of a mini live performance&nbsp;of&nbsp;Opera Stories:&nbsp;Cinderella&nbsp;(inspired by Rossini’s&nbsp;La Cenerentola),&nbsp;play theatre games led by BLO Teaching Artists, and more! The afternoon will include snacks, coloring activities, bracelet-making, and dress-up photo ops.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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S16: editor picks

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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