Anchorage Opera

07/17/2026

It's that time again! Announcing auditions for Anchorage Opera's 2026-2027 season. Please note, these auditions are only for artists based full-time in Alaska.

Open roles include flexible casting for chorus, the Alaska Artist Showcase, the three apparitions in Macbeth, and Parpignol and the Customs Sergeant in La bohème. If you sang in the chorus this past season and are not interested in being considered for the Alaska Artist Showcase or any principal roles, there is no need to re-audition.

Auditions will be held at the UAA Recital Hall
Wednesday, August 26, 6-8 PM
Please include one selection in Italian.

If you would like to audition, please complete this two-step process:

1. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/251285834079162

2. Upload your contact information and repertoire sheet here: https://form.jotform.com/251286239156057

As a friendly reminder, this is only for artists based full-time in Alaska. All other roles for the 2026-2027 season have been cast.

04/28/2026

Sharing some favorite pictures from Ahsan Awan of our March production of Aida!

Aida
Giuseppe Verdi


Conductor: Elizabeth Schulze
Director: Ben Robinson
Choreographers: Emily Darby and Cady Lynn O'Brien
Chorus Master: Richard Gordon
Assistant Conductor and Repetiteur: Jennifer Allor
Lighting Design: Cedar Cussins
Costume, Hair, and Makeup Design: Kathryn Braden and Elle Janecek

Aida: Symone Harcum
Radamès: Ben Gulley
Amneris: Audrey Babcock
Amonasro: Daniel Rich
King: Brewster Jamieson
Ramfis: Andrew Simpson
High Priestess: Chabrelle Williams
Messenger: Daniel Salas-Peterson

04/22/2026

A peek at what's coming down the road - so excited to share all the details!

04/21/2026

And because every week should have at least two big announcements...

Really looking forward to our 2026-2027 season, featuring productions of Verdi's Macbeth (November 12, 14, & 15 at the Discovery Theater), the Alaska Artist Showcase, featuring an all-Alaskan cast centered on the extraordinary singers in the Alaska Artist Development Program (February 2027 in the Sydney Laurence Theater), and Puccini's La bohème (April 22, 24, & 25 at the Discovery Theater).

Subscription renewals on sale in early summer - single tickets on sale at the end of the summer.

04/20/2026

The Anchorage Opera is searching for its next company leader, an Executive Director. Applicants and referrals are currently being accepted.

Ben Robinson has led the company for 3 years as General Director, and has recently been named General Director & CEO of the Kentucky Opera! With much congratulations we wish him the best, and look forward to a continued relationship supporting the Anchorage Opera as an artistic advisor.

Selecting an Executive Director will allow the organization to redouble efforts on administrative efficiency and progress toward defined strategic goals. A successful candidate need not be an expert in the field of opera, however should bring an appropriate level of enthusiasm and appreciation for one of the grandest performing arts worldwide.

“The Anchorage Opera is a long-standing Anchorage institution with over 64 years of history and artistic leadership,” says Chair of the Board of Trustees, Kathleen McArdle. “Our audience and robust community of donor support is passionate about maintaining high-quality local opera, and the trustees are motivated to ensure the next leader expresses commensurate dedication to organization success.”

Motivated applicants are encouraged to submit early, and the position may only be listed until filled. More information about the positions can be found here:
https://anchorageopera.org/about/jobs/

For questions related to interview opportunities, please email Kathleen McArdle, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, at [email protected].

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

More favorite moments from 2025-2026!

03/30/2026

Our 2025-2026 mainstage season came to a close with Aida this past weekend - and this week, we are looking at some of our favorite moments.

We aren't done yet - mark your calendars for the final Parlando of the season - Sunday, June 28 at the !

03/29/2026

Aida from a different perspective, by the immensely talented Denny Wells.

These photos tell more of the story of the enormous forces, amazing people, energy, time, and talent that came together to make something truly special happen.

03/28/2026

We'll see you tonight at 7:30 (6:30 for the pre-performance lecture) in the Atwood Concert Hall at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts for Aida! We. Are. Excited.

Photos: Ahsan Awan