San Francisco

It’s all bright on the surface, but Mark Morris’s sprightly play on perky, mid-century musical tropes has a darker side, too.

The famous tenor sings Roberto Devereux at LA Opera this month and next.

The jazz singer demonstrates her skill at excavating hidden depths in her material, and she does it all with swing and panache.

The lauded choreographer wraps a year as artist-in-residence at Grace Cathedral with three powerful “offerings” danced in the church’s nave.

Richard Egarr takes over from Nicholas McGegan and oversees an adventurous 2020–2021 season.

An early Wagner comedy is the standout in the company’s 2020 season.

Festival Director Bruce Labadie trusts his well-tuned instincts in booking the city-wide celebration.

The collaborative, multidisciplinary work melds cutting-edge digital technology with human movement in real time.

Clerestory uses the anniversary of the 19th Amendment to sing a concert of music by female composers.

The gift is one of the largest individual donations ever to an American opera company.