Save the dates! National radio broadcasts of Il trittico, Buoso's Ghost & Amleto coming this fall

AMLETO (2016)

IL TABARRO (2018)

SUOR ANGELICA (2018)

GIANNI SCHICCHI/BUOSO'S GHOST (2018)

Tune in to the WFMT Radio Network this fall for national broadcasts of our critically acclaimed Festival productions of Puccini's Il trittico and Michael Ching’s Buoso’s Ghost (2018), plus Franco Faccio's Amleto (2016). Full schedule below:

Il Tabarro & Suor Angelica (Oct. 26)
Gianni Schicchi & Buoso's Ghost (Nov. 2)
Amleto (Nov. 9)

Listen locally beginning at 1 pm on WRTI FM 90.1 FM or stream at WRTI.org. Watch for our Facebook listening parties (coming soon) for each broadcast to listen and comment along with the casts and members of the OD staff.

Artist Spotlight | Audrey Babcock

Meet the multi-talented mezzo behind this season's electrifying BEYOND CARMEN

How you know her: An OD fan favorite, Babcock appeared in 2015's La tragédie de Carmen. 

Critical acclaim: Thrilling audiences around the globe as Bizet's infamous seductress, critics have called her performances "a spellbinding tour de force" (Salt Lake Tribune) and "sexy and sensuous" (Opera World).

Why Beyond Carmen is a must-see: Babcock conceived and wrote this electrifying homage to Carmen that weaves legends of the Old World into a 21st-century musical tapestry, spanning generations and genres, from classical to tango—medieval to modern.

(Nov. 15-17 in The Black Box Theater at the OD Studios. Tickets go on sale August 1.)*

La Cenerentola broadcast on July 13

JULY 13 | 1 PM Save the date! Tune in to WRTI 90.1 FM for our critically acclaimed production of Rossini's La Cenerentola (2017).

Starring Megan Marino as Angelina, Jack Swanson as Ramiro, Sean Anderson as Dandini, and Steven Condy as Don Magnifico, critics called it "pure magic” and “vibrant, charming and downright funny” (read more here). Relive the magic with us with this special broadcast on July 13!

Tune in locally on WRTI 90.1 FM or stream at wrti.org.

Meet Sister Helen Prejean

OperaDelaware is thrilled to announce that author/activist Sister Helen Prejean will be at our opening performance of Dead Man Walking at The Grand on April 27 at 7:30 pm. Our Festival production of Dead Man Walking is based on the true account of Sister Helen’s emotional journey as the unlikely spiritual advisor to a Louisiana death row inmate. Interested in a closer look at Dead Man Walking before our performances? We are proud to partner with First & Central Presbyterian Church and Market Street Music for a special book discussion and Q&A with Sister Helen at First & Central on April 27. Full details below.

Q&A and Book Discussion with Sister Helen Prejean

Sister Helen will share her story about counseling death-row inmate Elmo Patrick Sonnier and others, and how her advocacy work continues today. This is a rare chance to meet Sister Helen in person. The Rev. Dr. Douglas D. Gerdts will lead the discussion. Admission is free. Space is limited so reservations are required.

WHEN: April 27, 3:30 pm
WHERE: First & Central Presbyterian Church (1101 N. Market St.)

This program is partially funded by a grant from the Delaware Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Get to know our glorious RBG

DELAWARE DIVA: Soprano Jennifer Zetlan is a now regular at the Met, but the Delaware native got her start in OperaDelaware's Family Opera Program, singing in the world premiere of Libby Larsen's A Wrinkle in Time (1992).

TWINKLE OF AN EYE: In addition to her busy performance schedule, Zetlan recently released Your Clear Eye, her debut solo CD with composer/pianist Ricky Ian Gordon. Opera News raved, "Her bright, shimmering timbre seems to propel the songs forward...Zetlan evinces spellbinding charisma."

ON BECOMING RBG: "I can’t imagine a more perfect time to be working on this witty score and portraying this true American heroine. RBG is in the hearts and minds of so many, as evidenced by the recent documentary and biopic. I’m truly loving learning more about the early cases she was involved in that helped shape her career and put her at the forefront of equality legislation in our country. Especially as the mother of a young girl, I'm thrilled to represent this important woman — who has in her own right really represented all women — on stage."

2019 FESTIVAL: SCALIA/GINSBURG & TRIAL BY JURY
Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2 pm & Friday, May 3, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Performances at The Grand, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE.
Box Office: 302-442-7807