Blue - Opera Tickets

Blue is a powerful opera in two acts music by Jeanine Tesori with a libretto by Tazewell Thompson. Debuting at the Glimmerglass Festival on July 14, 2019, the work confronts themes of race, policing, and the Black experience in America. It has since earned critical acclaim, including the Music Critics Association of North America Best New Opera Award in 2020. This page highlights the artist, notable productions, discography, and forthcoming tour dates so you can secure your seats with confidence.

As a contemporary hit on major opera stages, Blue has been staged by prominent companies worldwide. The 2022 original cast recording, Tesori: Blue, features the Washington National Opera Orchestra and was released by Pentatone on March 25, 2022. Recent and upcoming engagements include the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Opening Night on November 16, 2024 and the European premiere at Dutch National Opera in November 2022. A 2025 staged concert occurred on November 15, 2025 at Wu Tsai Theater, Lincoln Center, in a program presented with The Metropolitan Opera. For fans and newcomers alike, this page provides reliable context, performance information, and direct, no-fuss access to tickets.