Bringing the Seattle community together through opera since 1963. seattleopera.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3ml7dgmimas2aNext Wednesday, May 13 is Pay What You Wish at Carmen 🌹 Learn more about how to buy Pay What You Wish tickets at seattleopera.org/pwyw06 May 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7dgmimas2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mjpyzcqyps2oFirst look at rehearsals for Carmen 🌹 The principal cast rehearse Act 3, where Carmen turns her attentions to Escamillo after Don José spirals into a fit of jealousy (the first time). Carmen is on stage May 2–17. Photos by Sunny Martini.17 Apr 2026 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpyzcqyps2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mjkgd4nzn222Can confirm, furry night with Chester the Geroo (@furryopera.com) is happening! Details here: seattleopera.org/themenights [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Apr 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkgd4nzn222https://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3miuaoibwck2jThe cast of Carmen has arrived! 🌹 Today we start rehearsals for Georges Bizet's classic, Carmen, full of seductive music, dueling passions, and one of opera's most famous heroines. Carmen opens May 2 and is on stage through May 17. Get tickets at seattleopera.org/carmen06 Apr 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3miuaoibwck2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mg6wujhif22sWe're honored to share that we've been awarded Nonprofit of the Year at the GSBA Impact Awards! These awards recognize LGBTQ+ and allied leaders, businesses, and organizations that are strengthening Washington’s communities through connection, advocacy, creativity & economic impact.03 Mar 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6wujhif22shttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mg6wrv53qs2sWe're honored to share that we've been awarded Nonprofit of the Year at the @thegsba Impact Awards! The GSBA Impact Awards recognize LGBTQ+ and allied leaders, businesses, and organizations that are strengthening Washington’s communities through connection, advocacy, creativity & economic impact.03 Mar 2026 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6wrv53qs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mf62sen5ms2hNext Wednesday, February 25 is Pay What You Wish night at Fellow Travelers ❤️‍🔥 Learn more about how to get Pay What You Wish tickets at seattleopera.org/pwyw18 Feb 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf62sen5ms2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mdyiupocy225Announcing our 2026/27 season! Our 63rd season is an exploration of love in all its many forms, featuring opera classics like Salome and La bohème, a celebrated new work about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, a concert presentation of Lakmé, and more. Learn more at seattleopera.org/discoverseason03 Feb 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdyiupocy225https://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mdw2irvdv22oToday we begin rehearsals for Fellow Travelers—an opera by Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce based on the 2007 novel by Thomas Mallon—with this incredible cast and creative team. Fellow Travelers opens this February 21 and is on stage through March 1. Get tickets at seattleopera.org/fellowtravelers02 Feb 2026 23:59 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdw2irvdv22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mdedlm76p22xJoin us for these upcoming events surrounding our upcoming production of Fellow Travelers! Learn more at seattleopera.org/fellowtravelers26 Jan 2026 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdedlm76p22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mcvainm7fs23We've been nominated for a GSBA Impact Award for Best Nonprofit! This recognition celebrates the work we’re doing to uplift LGBTQ+ businesses, support rising leaders, and strengthen our community year-round. Vote for us at bit.ly/impactvote2620 Jan 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcvainm7fs23https://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mbriqegaes22Grab a MOD pizza at the Armory this Thursday and 25% of your purchase will go towards our youth opera programs! Use code MODGIVES25 online or in person at the Armory location (305 Harrison St.) this Thursday, January 8, and 25% of your purchase will help support our youth programs.06 Jan 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbriqegaes22https://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3mb7we5khgs2iOur Veterans Choir, created in partnership with Path With Art, was featured in PBS News! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Dec 2025 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7we5khgs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3maoorh3nc22xHappy holidays from your friends at Seattle Opera and @classicalking.org! Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday season as we wrap up the year.23 Dec 2025 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3maoorh3nc22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3m74o4jdjkk2gGot holiday market plans? Our annual Black Artists Market is this Friday and Saturday only, featuring hand made crafts and unique treasures from Black artists, artisans, and Black-owned small businesses. Thoughtfully curated in partnership with @artenoirnow.bsky.social seattleopera.org/market04 Dec 2025 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m74o4jdjkk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3m6fvfcj25s2gThroughout December we'll be collecting donations for Plymouth Housing's supply drive. Supplies will go to Kristin Benson Place, a supportive housing development for adults experiencing homelessness, located across the street from McCaw Hall.24 Nov 2025 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fvfcj25s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3m5wmha32522rCall for stories and photos: The Lavender Names Project is a collaboration between the American LGBTQ+ Museum and Up Until Now Collective, created in tandem with the 10th Anniversary Tour of the trailblazing opera Fellow Travelers, which begins here at Seattle Opera.18 Nov 2025 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5wmha32522rhttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3m5mkqccknk22Our annual Black Artists Market is expanding to two days! In partnership with @artenoirnow.bsky.social December 5 will be in Midtown Square in the Central District, and December 6 will be at the Opera Center. Learn more at seattleopera.org/market Art by Myron Curry.14 Nov 2025 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5mkqccknk22https://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3m5hsne4ric2zWe're proud to share that our Veterans Choir performed at Peer Seattle's "Honoring All Who Served: LGBTQ+ Veterans Celebration" program this Veterans Day. Photos by David Carroll.12 Nov 2025 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hsne4ric2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3m5fbmiykz22fTime to don your gayest apparel, Seattle! Join queen Anita Spritzer for her brand new holiday special, Anita Spritzer's Gay Apparel, along with pianist Jay Rozendaal for a night full of festive music and seasonal favorites. Get tix at seattleopera.org/gayapparel11 Nov 2025 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5fbmiykz22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3m4w3vmyegs2gOur supply drive during The Pirates of Penzance filled an entire cart with household supplies and winter gear for our friends at CASA Latina! These supplies will help Latino immigrant workers in our local community. Check out our next donation drive at seattleopera.org/supplydrive05 Nov 2025 22:28 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4w3vmyegs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/seattleopera.bsky.social/post/3m4ti37mtfs2fWe had a fantastic time welcoming the community to the Opera Center at our annual Open House! Over 750 people visited, enjoying live performances, a pirate dance lesson, tours of the costumes and props shops, Q&A's, a live feed of rehearsal, and lots of activities for kids. 📸 Sunny Martini04 Nov 2025 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:kqxmeldvcddtpiss5no4vxcs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ti37mtfs2f