Seattle Opera’s next season brings bold voices and timeless stories
There’s much to explore in Seattle Opera’s 2025/26 season, two theatres produce a love story for the ages, and Pacific Northwest Ballet creates something brand new.
Seattle Opera’s 62nd season promises an exciting blend of fresh productions and timeless favorites. Announced by General and Artistic Director James Robinson—marking his first full season in the role—the 2025/26 lineup features three McCaw Hall premieres: the swashbuckling comedy The Pirates of Penzance, the rarely performed Strauss opera Daphne, and Fellow Travelers, a poignant story rooted in LGBTQ+ history. The season concludes with Carmen, one of the most popular operas of all time.
“Seattle Opera is committed to making opera both timeless and timely,” said Robinson. “Our 2025/26 season is a celebration of opera’s vast emotional and stylistic landscape. From the high-spirited hilarity of The Pirates of Penzance and the intimate tragedy of Daphne to the sweeping passion of Carmen and the poignant urgency of Fellow Travelers, we are producing stories that entertain, challenge, and move us.”
The season will also showcase a range of international talent and continue Seattle Opera’s close partnership with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.
On the Stage
This week is a love story for the ages, a play with a devilish twist, a revolutionary musical, and more.
The Last Five Years
Musical Theatre | 5th Avenue Theatre & ACT Theatre
Now – March 16 | Tickets
The winner of two Drama Desk Awards, this modern musical takes a devastatingly honest look at Cathy and Jamie and their journey of falling in and out of love over five years.
More Events
- Covenant | ArtsWest | Now – March 2
- Hamilton | Broadway at The Paramount | Now – March 5 | View the Program
- Lewis and Tolkien | Taproot Theatre Company | Now – March 8 | View the Program
- The Hula Hoopin’ Queen | Seattle Children’s Theatre | Now – March 23 | View the Program
Next Line
The Bard gets a makeover with a new production and PNB prepares for a massive undertaking.
- Seattle Shakespeare Company launches their educational tour of Romeo and Juliet next week. The education tour features a 90-minute performance, with a nimble five-person cast playing several parts. This truncated performance, perfect for younger audiences, plays at Center Theatre February 21 to 23.
- The Stranger takes readers behind the scenes at Pacific Northwest Ballet’s costume department as the company prepares for its largest production yet—a brand-new staging of The Sleeping Beauty. The feature delves into the creative process and inspiration behind the production’s stunning costumes and set design.
