MET Opera's weekly Saturday matinees can be streamed "live" on the MET Opera’s site.
Lyric Opera has free podcasts available on their website.
Other WFMT American Radio Opera links can be found on their homepage.
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Houston Grand Opera Announces Their 2023-2024 Season
Posted on · Tune in and learn which sensational shows the acclaimed company has in store for audiences.
Arts & Culture
Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre raising money for upgrades as it starts 100th anniversary season
Posted on · The free entertainment venue in Hermann Park, which starts its 2023 season this Friday, has launched a $12.5 million capital campaign for renovations and improvements.
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‘Mean Girls’: Lessons from the show and how to stop bullying in school
Posted on · Bullying and cyberbullying are very prominent in our culture. Today, we talk to a cast member of 'Mean Girls' the musical about the show, and how she is helping provide a safe space for youth to open up and share. Plus, a school psychologist shares lessons can we learn from musical, and how students can combat bullying in school.
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Small performing arts theater season set to challenge thoughts, focusing on important social issues
Posted on · Houston local and community theaters' 2022-2023 season lineup continues to be an influential factor in helping understand the rich diversity that makes up our own communities.
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Elon Musk, free speech, democracy, and the power of social media. Plus, another new season announcement on the Houston performing arts scene!
Posted on · Experts discuss what will happen when Elon Musk takes over Twitter, the changes coming to the platform, and what will be the impact on free speech. And, we get a preview of Main Theater's 47th season, including productions for children and families through their Theater for Youth series.
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Houston wellness coach shares inspiring story of self-discovery and healing in new book. Plus, Theater Under the Stars is ready for its season debut!
Posted on · We talk with TaShell Williams about her book 'One Lung to Live', which takes us on a personal journey of how tragedy can produce inspiration and equip us with life lessons that help us become better versions of ourselves. And, live theatre is back, with Theatre Under the Stars announcing its lineup for the upcoming 2022 – 2023 season that starts in September.
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Addressing problematic material in American theater classics
Posted on · Performing arts leaders discuss the challenges of presenting classic theater works that have questionable depictions of gender and race.
Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: ‘West Side Story’ and the challenges of gang culture
Posted on · In our monthly exploration of cultural and social issues in film, we look at how gangs form and the issues they present in a community.
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Sarah Brightman brings a ‘Christmas Symphony’ to Houston
Posted on · Plus America’s Test Kitchen's Bridget Lancaster shares her favorite holiday cookie tips and recipes.
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Singer Christina Wells on her voice, dreams, and the size of a stage
Posted on · The entertainer and Houston native talks about her journey from registered nurse, to America’s Got Talent contestant, to a villainous sea witch.
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Houston Arts Return With New Leadership, After Being Hit Hard By The Pandemic
Posted on · We meet three of Houston’s newest arts leaders and discuss their visions post-pandemic – including the future of live performance, equity and community impact.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 3: The Tulsa Opera[tion]
Posted on · Acclaimed composer talks candidly about the opera industry with the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot as a backdrop
Houston Matters
Actor Jim Parsons On His Houston Roots, His New Netflix Film, And COVID-19
Posted on · Listen to Houston Matters' full-length interview.
Arts & Culture
There’s A New Way For Teens In Houston And Across Texas To Connect – And It’s Through Opera
Posted on · A new teen opera club will give students throughout the state free access to the art form.
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How Are Houston Arts Groups Coping, Surviving And Innovating During The Pandemic?
Posted on · Houston-area artists share their how they're coping with financial losses and other challenges. Many are innovating in light of canceled in-person shows, in order to continue to bring the arts to the community.