By Gina Makarova, Costume and Makeup Designer When you think of live theater, what comes to mind first? For many, it’s the music, t

Thursday, March 6, 1:00 PM: EMMA Words and Music at The Waterworks, St. Augustine (Free Event) Thursday, March 6, 7:00 PM: A Night at...

A Singspiel is a type of German opera that masterfully blends spoken dialogue with musical numbers, creating a unique theatrical experience.

Regina Torres is thrilled to return to First Coast Opera for their 25th season, where she began her operatic career as The Witch in Hansel a

Cuban soprano Raquel Rubí holds a Master’s in Vocal Performance from FIU and a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Miami.

St. Augustine resident Lisa Lockhart is a frequent performer with First Coast Opera, with past roles including Musetta in Pasta &...

In Mozart's The Magic Flute, Masonic symbolism plays a significant role, deeply intertwined with the themes of enlightenment and moral...

By Torlef Borsting -- Community is defined as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests,...

Fully-staged with Orchestra Sung in German with English dialogue and projected titles   Friday, March 21, 2025, 7:30 pm Saturday, March...

Juan Antonio Simarro at Anniversary Gala. Photos by Glo MacDonald St. Augustine, FL – February 3, 2025 – On February 1, First Coast...

The Gala Evening Includes: A  gourmet dinner  and dancing in a luxurious setting. A special live performance  by renowned Spanish...

Celebrate 25 Years of Opera Excellence! Join us for our gala on February 1 at Embassy Suites in St. Augustine Beach!

We are thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and celebration as First Coast Opera marks 25 years of...

Bass-baritone Anthony Offerle’s credits include performances with the OperaEstate in Rome, Cincinnati Opera, Opera Mississippi, First...

Meet our Count Almaviva, the young count in love with the heroine, Rosina. With the help of the barber Figaro, he cleverly outwits...

Experience Amarga Dulce on YouTube to hear how Simarro captures the raw beauty of the human spirit through his composition: Dulce.

Mark Freiman -- There are many reasons that The Barber of Seville has been an audience favorite for generations: a dashing young count...