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…

On May 4, 10 and 17, Stephen Costello returns to the Bavarian State Opera to star in the title role of Verdi’s Don Carlo. He garnered critical acclaim for his role debut with the company in 2022, with OperaOnline praising his portrayal of the tormented prince…

In April, Stephen Costello joins Arizona Opera for two recitals in Tempe and Tucson, performing at Arizona State University and The University of Arizona. Accompanied by the celebrated pianist Anthony Manoli, Mr. Costello will present a dynamic program of songs and arias. These recitals continue…

This March, Stephen Costello returns to the role of Greenhorn in the Metropolitan Opera’s company debut of Jake Heggie’s Moby-Dick. Mr. Costello originated the role in the opera’s world premiere at The Dallas Opera in 2010. Since then, the opera — based on Herman Melville’s…

Stephen Costello will begin 2025 at Opernhaus Zürich, starring as Roméo in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette. Ted Huffman’s production reimagines the opera on a simple dance floor, where the waltz represents a society entrenched in outdated values, creating the backdrop for the young lovers’ struggle for freedom. Mr.…

On November 30, The Municipal Government of Saltillo, in collaboration with the State Government, presents the Opera Gala with Kristine Opolais and Stephen Costello, accompanied by the Orquesta del Desierto under the baton of Natanael Espinoza. This grand event will highlight the growth of Saltillo’s…

Stephen Costello returns to the role of the poet Rodolfo in La bohème on November 24 for a sold out performance at Opera Nationala Romana Cluj-Napoca, under the baton of David Crescenzi. It’s a signature role for Mr. Costello, who has previously appeared as Rodolfo…

On November 14, Stephen Costello joins the Houston Symphony and Chorus for a one-night-only performance of Beethoven’s iconic and powerful Ninth Symphony, under the baton of esteemed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Mr. Costello is part of an elite quartet of some of the world’s finest…

This autumn, Stephen Costello returns to The Metropolitan Opera to reprise his acclaimed role as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi’s Rigoletto, a thrilling exploration of power, seduction, and revenge. Sharing the stage with a stellar cast, Costello stars alongside Quinn Kelsey as the tormented…

On July 10 and 12, Stephen Costello reprises Rodolfo in Paula Suozzi’s production of La Bohème with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Bravo! Vail Festival. Under the baton of Yannick Nezét-Séguin, the cast will also feature Nicole Car as Mimí, Gabriella Reyes as Musetta, Étienne…