A new mask for singers has been developed and tested by the San Francisco Opera in collaboration with medics and researchers. The company is testing it in rehearsals for its first post-pandemic show.

The VOXCV mask was developed—and patented—by SF Opera and UCSF in order to bring back live opera.

During nonpandemic seasons, Opera Columbus usually performs in the Southern Theatre, but 400 West Rich, as an epicenter of arts activity, suits the milieu of “La Boheme,” cast members said.

Some audience members are turned off by mask mandates. ... including San Francisco Opera, are still holding on to both mask and vaccination requirements. ... but it’s a small number,” she said.

Pittsburgh Opera will welcome small, live audiences back to productions of its modified 2020-21 season, in addition to livestreaming all performances. First up is Mozart’s “Così fan tutte ...

The Met Opera’s ‘Diva Whisperer’: Suzi Gomez-Pizzo, who is retiring as a wardrobe supervisor after 18 years, has been a confidante and cheerleader to the stars.

The Metropolitan Opera is dropping its vaccination requirement for audiences next season but still will mandate the wearing of masks. The decision announced Tuesday differentiates the Met from ...

UCSF and SF Opera have filed a patent for the mask, and it’s currently being manufactured in the opera company’s costume shop as the team searches for a commercial entity like 3M to potentially ...