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We’re Hiring!

May 30, 2025

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MEET OUR INCREDIBLE PROGRAM FACULTY

March 23, 2025

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APPLICATIONS OPEN!

February 15, 2025

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Harmony In Action: LOOC’s Year-End Giving Campaign

November 25, 2024

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Upcoming Shows

The Yellow Wallpaper

October 24-26, 2025

"How lucky are women, blessed by the industry of man's scientific intellect."

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

December 20, 2025

Merry Christmas, to all & to all, a good night!

Enchanted Melodies

February 21-22, 2026

Maybe a princess can write her own story!

Gilgamesh

March 28-29, 2026

Your legacy is your immortality.

Maya & the Magic Ring

May 2026

Be careful what you wish for!

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Early launch! Tickets available now! If you miss

Early launch! Tickets available now!

If you missed the world premiere of the music at Carnegie Hall last January, don't worry! You get to see the first ever fully staged production this October! Tickets linked on our website now.

Friday & Saturday Evening Cast:
Jill Morgan Brenner, Sergio Manzo, & Brooke Iva Lohman

Saturday and Sunday Afternoon Cast:
Diana Farrell, Michael O’Halloran, & Brooke deRosa

🎭 Lyric Opera OC’s 8th Season: Page to Stage

📚✨ A good story takes time… We’re so rea

📚✨ A good story takes time…

We’re so ready to turn the page and share our 2025–2026 season with you—our most ambitious lineup yet.

But like any great plot twist, a few last-minute changes are keeping us on the edge of our seats: a new venue here, a contract there… and we want to make sure every chapter is set before we hand you the book.

The wait will only make the reveal sweeter—and trust us, this is a season you’ll want to bookmark. 📖💫

📅 In the meantime, mark your calendars: our first production of the season will take the stage October 24, 25, & 26, 2025 at Phantom Projects Theatre at the La Habra Depot.

Stay tuned… the full season announcement is coming soon.

#WhyLoveLOOC #ANewChapter #KeepOperaInTheOC #SupportTheArts

We are headed back to the Susi Q for our third sea

We are headed back to the Susi Q for our third season of opera residency with our Laguna Beach opera fans! Not only will you hear some fabulous music, but you will get the first peek at our upcoming Opera season! Find out how to reserve your seat online with @lagunabeachseniors today!

🎶 Why Love LOOC? Because opera can be daring,

🎶 Why Love LOOC?
Because opera can be daring, welcoming, and truly top-notch—right here in Orange County!

At Lyric Opera OC, we’ve transformed from a local vision into a producing organization celebrated for outstanding artistry, impactful new works, and meaningful connections with our community. We nurture the next wave of performers, collaborate with acclaimed talent, and remain dedicated to our mission of accessibility and integrity.

No matter if you're in the front row or behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in this narrative.

💬 Tell us about your LOOC experience!
🎁 Help shape our future with a donation of $100 today

#LOOC #SupportTheArts #OperaForEveryone #LOOCCommunity #NextGenOpera

🌟 Calling all opera lovers! 🌟 We want to he

🌟 Calling all opera lovers! 🌟

We want to hear WHY YOU love LOOC! Whether it's our captivating performances, inspiring artists, or the community we build, share your passion with us! 💖

Your voice matters! Let's spread the word about what makes LOOC special and encourage others to join our journey.

And if you’re able, consider making a donation to fuel our mission. Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference in keeping the art of opera alive and accessible to all. 🎭✨

👉 Share your stories and donate today: lyricoperaoc.org/donate

#WhyLoveLOOC #SupportTheArts #OperaWithHeart #ShareYourPassion #LOOCCommunity

🎭 #TestimonialTuesday “I can tell you with c

🎭 #TestimonialTuesday

“I can tell you with certainty that your production of Mighty Casey was one of the best cast opera productions I've seen in a very long time.”
– Lynn B. Tivens

We were honored to bring Mighty Casey to life—and even more honored to receive kind words like this from audience members who live and breathe music.

🎶 Featuring a truly balanced ensemble of 26 singers, this production knocked it out of the park—mixing gorgeous vocalism with the spirit of America’s favorite pastime.

It’s easy to forget, behind all the rehearsals and logistics, that opera can still surprise people with joy. Thank you, Lynn, for reminding us why we do this.

💌 Share your LOOC story with us at admin@lyricoperaoc.org
#WhyLoveLOOC #MightyCasey #OperaAndBaseball #OperaForEveryone #TestimonialTuesday #MeetOpera

From the Beginning: Why I Still Love LOOC - a lett

From the Beginning: Why I Still Love LOOC - a letter from founder, Diana Farrell

Dear Friends,
Eight years ago, I founded Lyric Opera of Orange County with one goal in mind: to make opera accessible, meaningful, and rooted in our community. I believed—then and now—that opera should belong to everyone.
What began as a single production has grown into a vibrant company with national recognition, powerful new works, education programs, and hundreds of artists who have called LOOC home. And yet, our core values haven’t changed: integrity, innovation, and putting people first.
We’ve created magic together—onstage and off. We’ve built opportunities where none existed. We’ve reminded audiences that opera isn’t a relic—it’s a living, breathing, deeply human art form.
Now, as we get ready to announce our most ambitious season yet, we’re also facing the financial realities that come with growth. The truth is: we need your help to move forward.
If LOOC has ever moved you, inspired you, or made you feel like opera can be for you, I’m asking you to stand with us now. Your gift, be it $50 or $500 today, will help us keep doing the work that matters—boldly, beautifully, and together.
Thank you for being part of our story. I hope you’ll join us for the next act.
With gratitude and hope,
Diana Farrell
Founding Artistic Director
Lyric Opera of Orange County

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