Florencia en el Amazonas at California Theatre

Photos: First Look at FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS at Opera San Jose

April 20, 2024

Opera San José concludes its 40th anniversary season with the Bay Area premiere of Daniel Catán’s captivating opera, Florencia en el Amazonas, marking its debut at the California Theatre as the company’s first Spanish language opera performed on its mainstage. Check out production photos below!

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Elizabeth Caballero Joins the Cast of FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS at Opera San Jose

April 09, 2024

In a last-minute change, internationally acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Caballero will take over the title role in the Bay Area premiere of Daniel Catán’s captivating opera, Florencia en el Amazonas presented by Opera San José.

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A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows

April 01, 2024

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include A Strange Loop and more!

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Opera San José Hosts Free Events to Celebrate FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS

March 20, 2024

Opera San José is bringing free music to the community, celebrating the first Spanish language opera performed on its mainstage.

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Opera San José Unveils 24-25 Season Featuring a Local Premiere & More

March 13, 2024

Opera San José has revealed the programming for the company’s 41st season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.

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Opera San José Presents the Bay Area Premiere of FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS 

March 11, 2024

Experience the Bay Area premiere of Daniel Catán's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS at Opera San José from April 20 to May 5.

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Opera San José to Receive $22,000 Grant From National Endowment for the Arts

January 24, 2024

Opera San José has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $22,000.

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Opera San José to Present Bay Area Premiere of FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS in Spring 2024

January 05, 2024

Opera San José will conclude its 40th Anniversary season with the Bay Area premiere of Florencia en el Amazonas.

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Opera San José to Present New Production of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE in November

October 06, 2023

Opera San José will present a rollicking new production of Gioachino Rossini's comedy 'The Barber of Seville.' Join Figaro, Count Almaviva, and Rosina in this entertaining opera filled with matchmaking, mistaken identities, and love at first sight. Get your tickets now!

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Opera San José Launches Season With All-New ROMEO & JULIET

August 05, 2023

Opera San José will launch its 40th anniversary season with an all-new production of Charles Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey, in her first production since taking the helm of the company. Romeo and Juliet follows on the heels of Lucey's critically acclaimed La Traviata for San Francisco Opera, which is scheduled to be remounted at Los Angeles Opera this fall.

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Opera San José Unveils 2023-24 Resident Company, To Be Featured In Virtual Showcase On August 13

July 19, 2023

General Director Shawna Lucey has announced Opera San José’s 2023-24 Artists-in-Residence, a cohort of brilliant opera talent who will star in this season’s four California Theatre mainstage productions. They will be introduced to audiences in a free live-streamed concert at 4:00pm, Sunday, August 13, broadcast from Opera San José’s Heiman Digital Media Studio.

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Opera San José Unveils 2023-24 40th Anniversary Season

March 02, 2023

Opera San José General Director Shawna Lucey has unveiled plans for the company's gala 40th anniversary season, which will celebrate the organization's illustrious past, innovative present, and exciting future.

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