We Don't Just Stage New Opera. We Create It.

West Edge Opera develops and premieres the full-length operas that shape what comes next, from an idea to opening night.

The School for Girls Who Lost Everything in the Fire

Ryan Suleiman, Composer

Cristina Fríes, Librettist

2029 World Premiere

Claude & Marcel

Alyssa Weinberg, Composer

Stephanie Fleischmann, Librettist

2027 World Premiere

Conducted by Jonathan Khuner | Directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer

Dolores

Nicolás Lell Benavides, Composer

Marella Martin Koch, Librettist

2025 World Premiere

Conducted by Mary Chun | Directed by Octavio Cardenas

Bulrusher

Nathaniel Stookey, Composer

Eisa Davis, Librettist

2024 World Premiere

Conducted by Emily Senturia | Directed by NJ Agwuna