This fall, tenor Stephen Costello returns to The Metropolitan Opera stage to sing as Rodolfo in Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic staging of Puccini’s La Bohème. The performances mark a swift return to the role, following Costello’s acclaimed run during the 2024–25 season. Widely celebrated for his…

Praised for his “lean, elegant tone” (New York Classical Review), tenor Stephen Costello returns to Opernhaus Zürich as Riccardo in Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. He previously made his role debut as Riccardo with the Opernhaus this past…

Stephen Costello returns to Santa Fe Opera as B.F. Pinkerton in Puccini’s beloved tragedy, Madama Butterfly, playing July 3 through August 29. Costello most recently performed this signature role at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, where he portrayal was praised by Opera Diary, who summed…

This April and May, Stephen Costello returns to the role of B.F. Pinkerton, joining the Grand Théâtre de Genève in Puccini’s beloved tragedy, Madama Butterfly. Costello originally made his role debut at Tokyo’s New National Theatre, and has also sung this iconic tenor role at…

This February, Stephen Costello brings his “powerful” and “empathetic” (Opera Online) interpretation of Verdi’s Don Carlo to The Dallas Opera. Costello is a favorite of the company; Don Carlo marks his tenth appearance in Dallas. He has previously bowed there in productions of Maria Stuarda,…

This December, Stephen Costello brings his lauded portrayal of the poet Rodolfo in Puccini’s La bohème to audiences at the Bayerische Staatsoper. It’s a welcome return to Munich for Costello, who has previously appeared there as Rodolfo, as well as Alfredo in Verdi’s La traviata,…

Stephen Costello returns to The Metropolitan Opera on November 30, bowing as Rodolfo in Zeffirelli’s classic production of Puccini’s La Bohème. Costello is an acclaimed interpreter of this iconic role, which he has previously sung at The Met, LA Opera, Teatro Real, Staatsoper Berlin, Teatro…

This fall, Stephen Costello returns to the Canadian Opera Company, starring as Roméo in Gounod’s retelling of Shakespeare’s classic love story, Roméo et Juliette. It’s a signature role for the tenor, who has previously bowed as Roméo at The Metropolitan Opera, Opernhaus Zürich, Santa Fe…

On July 2, 5, 10, and 12, Stephen Costello makes an anticipated role and house debut at the Teatro Colón , starring in Benjamin Britten’s complex morality tale, Billy Budd. Based on Herman Melville’s novella, the story follows the young, innocent sailor Billy Budd, whose…

This May and June, Stephen Costello celebrates the renowned singer and film star, Mario Lanza, with two concerts in Eastern Europe. The program pays musical tribute to the legendary tenor and features songs and opera arias from Lanza’s most beloved performances. On May 30, Costello…