Opera Philadelphia Announces 2024-25 Season with Missy Mazzoli's 'The Listeners' Premiere

The season marks a strategic shift as the company adapts to post-pandemic challenges, including budget cuts and changing audience dynamics.

Missy Mazzoli's opera 'The Listeners' will have its delayed U.S. premiere on September 25, opening Opera Philadelphia's 2024-25 season.
The company has decided to put its Festival O on hold, reflecting a reevaluation of its programming in light of faltering attendance and financial constraints.
Opera Philadelphia's budget for the next season is set at $10 million, down from $11.2 million this year, necessitating strategic adjustments.
General director David Devan announces retirement at the end of the current season, marking the end of a 13-year tenure.
The season will also feature 'The Anonymous Lover' by Joseph Bologne in January 2025, and Mozart's 'Don Giovanni' in April 2025.