Cincinnati Opera has announced its 2025 season celebrating its 105th anniversary season.

In a statement General Director Christopher Milligan said, “We’re thrilled to invite audiences to experience our 2025 Summer Festival, a season that reflects our commitment to both tradition and exploration. We aspire to offer accessible points of entry to enjoy opera, and we hope that productions like Fiddler on the Roof alongside classics like Rigoletto and Tosca, plus our Studio Sessions series, will open the doors of Music Hall to all who are curious about exploring this inspiring art form.”

The season opens with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” starring Michael Chioldi in the title role, Kathryn Lewek as Gilda, Zach Borichevsky as the Duke,  and Morris Robinson as Sparafucile. Tomer Zvulun directs the new production with John Fiore conducting.

Performance Dates: June 12 & 14, 2025

The season will feature Puccini’s “Tosca” with Karah Son in the title role alongside Matthew White as Cavaradossi and Anthony Clark Evans as Scarpia. Cincinnati Opera will revive its production of Jose Maria Condemi. Conductor Clelia Cafiero makes her U.S. debut leading the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Henri Venanzi directs the Cincinnati Opera Chorus.

Performance Dates: June 26 & 28, 2025

The acclaimed musical “Fiddler on the Roof” closes out the season with a cast that includes Max Hopp as Tevye, Victoria Livengood as Golde, Rachel Kobernick, Rachel Blaustein, Jennifer Zetlan, Janice Mayerson, Simon Barrad, and Sarah Folsom.

Cincinnati Opera’s new production will be directed by Crystal Manich while Levi Hammer will conduct the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Henri Venanzi will lead the Cincinnati Opera Chorus.

Performance Dates: July 23-27, 2025

The season will also include Studio Sessions Music Hall’s Wilks Studio, each offering an artist-curated, up-close, and personal performance experience.

Performance Dates: June 17-July 17, 2025