Before there was The Lord of the Rings, there was The Ring Cycle, a series of four operas by Richard Wagner, based loosely on Norse mythology. The story revolves around a magic ring that grants the power to rule the world, forged by the dwarf Alberich from the gold he stole from mermaids in the River Rhine. Crushed by his loss, Alberich lays a curse on the ring: until it returns to him, it will inspire restless jealousy in those who won it and murderous envy in those who don’t, thus condemning all the possessors of the ring.

Singer/Teacher/Coach Maryanne Kyle is teaching a Master Class in belt technique for opera and musical theater at our Main Stage, and you’re invited to watch. Participants are personally selected by New Jersey Opera Theater founder Joseph Mayon. Join us for this unique opportunity to observe these talented students as they participate in this exclusive vocal workshop.

Bellini’s Norma: Act 1 in concert is a mesmerizing opera that delves into the complexities of love and infidelity. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of drama and music that transcends time and speaks to the soul.

Norma, by Vincenzo Bellini, is a poignant tale set as a mesmerizing opera that delves into the complexities of love and infidelity. The heart of the story lies in the tangled web of love and betrayal involving Norma, the high priestess, her wayward lover Pollione, and the innocent novice priestess, Adalgisa. Step into the magic of this opera, and be prepared to be swept away by the haunting melodies and emotional crescendos that bring this timeless tale to life.

DIE WALKÜRE by Wagner Saturday, July 27 5 PM A Staged Opera Presented by New Jersey Opera Theater Before there was The Lord of the Rings, there was The Ring Cycle, of which DIE WALKÜRE is a part. A series of four operas by Richard Wagner, The Ring Cycle is based loosely on Norse mythology. […]

NJ Opera Theater’s Opera Gems concert will be a treasure chest filled with soaring arias, duets, and ensembles by your favorite composers. Selections will include La Donna è Mobile from Rigoletto, The Queen of the Night’s aria from The Magic Flute, Vissi d’arte from Tosca, The Ride of the Valkyries, and much more!

Experience Verdi’s most treasured masterpiece La traviata, a tragic opera about a courtesan who falls in love and tries to leave her life behind. Although written in 1853, its themes of the hypocrisy of upper-class society, and the impossibility of escaping one’s social class and fate, all the while searching for true love, still resonate with audiences today.