Opera + Community Studios | Boston Lyric Opera (original) (raw)
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- Calendar
- She Was There | Jun. 13-14, 2026
- 2026/27 Season
- William Tell | Sept. 25 – Oct. 4
- The Opera Gala | Oct. 16
- A Streetcar Named Desire | Nov. 5-8
- The Queen of Spades | Jan. 29-31
- The Marriage of Figaro | Mar. 12-21
- Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley in Recital | Apr. 16
- Boston’s Community Opera | May 8
- Nadine Sierra in Recital | Jun. 2
- Ayre | Jun. 17-20
- Previous Seasons
- Opera Innovators Series
- Press
- Contact
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- Concert in the Courtyard
- Deconstructing Opera
- Emerging Artists
- Getting Into Opera
- Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop
- Opera + Community Studios
- Opera Boot Camp
- Opera Innovators Series
- Opera Kids
- Opera Nights at the BPL
- Opera On Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
- Opera Study Guides
- Pre-show Opera Lectures
- PRIMA
- Public Programs
- Rising Waters / Rising Voices
- Street Stage: Summer 2026
- The Butterfly Process
- Voices of Revolution
- Youth & Schools
- Dive Deeper
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- 2026/27 Season
- 50th Season Subscriptions
- William Tell | Sept. 25 – Oct. 4
- The Opera Gala | Oct. 16
- A Streetcar Named Desire | Nov. 5-8
- The Queen of Spades | Jan. 29-31
- The Marriage of Figaro | Mar. 12-21
- Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley in Recital | Apr. 16
- Boston’s Community Opera | May 8
- Nadine Sierra in Recital | Jun. 2
- Ayre | Jun. 17-20
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- Calendar
- She Was There | Jun. 13-14, 2026
- 2026/27 Season
- William Tell | Sept. 25 – Oct. 4
- The Opera Gala | Oct. 16
- A Streetcar Named Desire | Nov. 5-8
- The Queen of Spades | Jan. 29-31
- The Marriage of Figaro | Mar. 12-21
- Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley in Recital | Apr. 16
- Boston’s Community Opera | May 8
- Nadine Sierra in Recital | Jun. 2
- Ayre | Jun. 17-20
- Previous Seasons
- Opera Innovators Series
- Press
- Contact
-
- Concert in the Courtyard
- Deconstructing Opera
- Emerging Artists
- Getting Into Opera
- Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop
- Opera + Community Studios
- Opera Boot Camp
- Opera Innovators Series
- Opera Kids
- Opera Nights at the BPL
- Opera On Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
- Opera Study Guides
- Pre-show Opera Lectures
- PRIMA
- Public Programs
- Rising Waters / Rising Voices
- Street Stage: Summer 2026
- The Butterfly Process
- Voices of Revolution
- Youth & Schools
- Dive Deeper
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- 2026/27 Season
- 50th Season Subscriptions
- William Tell | Sept. 25 – Oct. 4
- The Opera Gala | Oct. 16
- A Streetcar Named Desire | Nov. 5-8
- The Queen of Spades | Jan. 29-31
- The Marriage of Figaro | Mar. 12-21
- Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley in Recital | Apr. 16
- Boston’s Community Opera | May 8
- Nadine Sierra in Recital | Jun. 2
- Ayre | Jun. 17-20
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- Calendar
- She Was There | Jun. 13-14, 2026
- 2026/27 Season
- William Tell | Sept. 25 – Oct. 4
- The Opera Gala | Oct. 16
- A Streetcar Named Desire | Nov. 5-8
- The Queen of Spades | Jan. 29-31
- The Marriage of Figaro | Mar. 12-21
- Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley in Recital | Apr. 16
- Boston’s Community Opera | May 8
- Nadine Sierra in Recital | Jun. 2
- Ayre | Jun. 17-20
- Previous Seasons
- Opera Innovators Series
- Press
- Contact
-
- Concert in the Courtyard
- Deconstructing Opera
- Emerging Artists
- Getting Into Opera
- Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop
- Opera + Community Studios
- Opera Boot Camp
- Opera Innovators Series
- Opera Kids
- Opera Nights at the BPL
- Opera On Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
- Opera Study Guides
- Pre-show Opera Lectures
- PRIMA
- Public Programs
- Rising Waters / Rising Voices
- Street Stage: Summer 2026
- The Butterfly Process
- Voices of Revolution
- Youth & Schools
- Dive Deeper
-
- 2026/27 Season
- 50th Season Subscriptions
- William Tell | Sept. 25 – Oct. 4
- The Opera Gala | Oct. 16
- A Streetcar Named Desire | Nov. 5-8
- The Queen of Spades | Jan. 29-31
- The Marriage of Figaro | Mar. 12-21
- Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley in Recital | Apr. 16
- Boston’s Community Opera | May 8
- Nadine Sierra in Recital | Jun. 2
- Ayre | Jun. 17-20
Opera + Community StudiosBrock Poirier2026-03-24T17:11:58-04:00
Join us in Activating Boston’s New Civic Arts Space
Boston Lyric Opera is in the final stretch of a transformative $11 million fundraising initiative to establish the Opera + Community Studios—a 16,000-square-foot cultural space for creation, collaboration, and community in the heart of the Fort Point arts neighborhood.
Together, we’re creating a shared civic resource where artists, youth, and the community can create, learn, gather, and grow.
With $10 million already raised, we’re calling on our community to help us reach the finish line. The final stretch will fund the essential artistic and public infrastructure needed to fully reopen the Studios to the public in March 2026.
Opera + Community Studios is more than a building—it’s a civic investment in Boston’s cultural future. Help BLO raise the final $1 million to bring this shared arts space to life by 2026.
Every gift brings us closer to a future where space for art is space for everyone.
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BLO Chorus and Orchestra rehearsing with the cast of Aida in the Opera + Community Studios.
Studio Renderings
To make a gift, pledge, or intention towards this funding initiative, please reach out to:
Ishan Johnson
Chief Philanthropy Advisor
617.702.8961
ijohnson@blo.org
617-702-8975
We accept all forms of donations including credit card, stock transfers, checks, and Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs).
Where Your Donations Will Go:
These crucial upgrades will unlock the Studios’ ability to support hundreds of artists annually, and become the dynamic cultural resource Boston deserves.
Your support will fund the essential infrastructure and accessibility upgrades needed to fully realize this project’s potential.
Enhanced acoustics & sound mitigation to ensure professional-grade artistry.
Full accessibility, including new elevators, to guarantee this is a space for everyone.
Modernized building systems to create a sustainable, efficient, and safe environment for artists and audiences alike.
Every gift helps lay a brick in this new cultural landmark. By supporting the Opera + Community Studios, you are not just funding a building—you are investing in the artists, the stories, and the shared creative experiences that will define Boston’s cultural landscape.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to the development of the Opera + Community Studios through your presence and your gifts. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.
$1,000,000+
Anonymous
Alicia M. Cooney & Stephen Quigley
Wayne Davis & Ann Merrifield
Barbara & Amos Hostetter
The Paul & Sandra Montrone Family
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Stata
$500,000-$999,999
Miss Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation
$100,000-$499,999
Willa & Taylor Bodman
Miguel & Suki de Bragança
Mr. Lawrence M. DeVito
Mass Cultural Council
Movement Arts Creation Studio
Lise Olney & Tim Fulham
David W. Scudder & Betsy Ridge
Dr. Robert Walsh & Lydia Kenton Walsh
$50,000-$99,999
Anonymous
Rick Burnes
Cabot Family Charitable Trust
Andrew L. Eisenberg & John Vetrano
Mimi Hewlett
John M. Loder
Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture
Anne M. Morgan
Winfield & Linda Perry
Stephen & Geraldine Ricci
$25,000-$49,999
Sylvia Han & Bruce Rubenstein
Maria Krokidas & Bruce Bullen
Abigail B. Mason
Allison Ryder & David Jones
Rumena & Alexander Senchak
Bradley Vernatter
Peter J. Wender
$10,000-$24,999
Robert Eastman
Flansburgh Architects
Jack D. Gorman
Susan W. Jacobs
Kate Meany
Mr. Carl Rosenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent & Robin Rougeau
Andrew Sherman & Russ López
George & Moira Yip
Ms. Tania Zouikin
$1-$9,999
Anonymous
Ms. Ellen Cabot
Alan & Lisa Dynner
Lisa Hillenbrand
Jennifer Ritvo Hughes & Marcus Hughes
Ms. Louise Johnson
Amelia & Joshua Katzen
Courtney Keller
Drs. Lynne & Sidney Levitsky
Gregory E. Moore & Wynne W. Szeto
Mr. Anthony Pangaro & Ms. Creelea Henderson
Jane Pisciottoli Papa
Janet & Irv Plotkin
Ms. Tricia Swift
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Tempesta
Yin-Yin Wang
Donations as of October 7, 2025
Construction Project Partners
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