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…

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.…