Surrounded by a lifetime's worth of globe-trotting photographs, glimmering awards and glamorous gowns, including an elegant Japanese kimono, Leona Mitchell couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.

Opera Parallèle will launch the 2025-26 season with Hello, Star, a Hands-On Opera World Premiere from composer Carla Lucero and librettist Jarrod Lee, scheduled for three performances Saturday, Oct.

When Opera Parallèle was looking for its next commission, Artist Director Nicole Paiement knew it would take a community - and a lot of lead time. Now three years later, that vision is ready for its ...