2026–2027 Season

Commonwealth
Lyric Theater

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Acclaim

“A vital force in Boston’s cultural landscape.”The Boston Globe“Quietly cinematic and visually spectacular.”The New York Times“Confidently restrained yet overflowing with emotion.”NPR“The velvet curtain lifts on a new era.”Opera News

“A vital force in Boston’s cultural landscape.”The Boston Globe“Quietly cinematic and visually spectacular.”The New York Times“Confidently restrained yet overflowing with emotion.”NPR“The velvet curtain lifts on a new era.”Opera News

01 / Video Archive

Past Productions

Relive the productions that shaped our identity — from Aleko to Pinocchio

Sep 2026 – Jun 2027

02 / About Us

Our Story

Learn about how we got started

Est. Boston, MA

03 / Schools

Pinocchio: The Musical

A touring production adapted for young audiences across Massachusetts

Est. Boston, MA

04 / Education

Young Artist Program

Mentorship, master classes, and mainstage debuts for emerging performers.

05 / Support

Patronage

Every seat filled, every curtain raised — made possible by our patrons. Join the circle that keeps live opera alive.

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06 / Venue

The Theater

A 420-seat jewel box in Boston's cultural corridor. Intimate sightlines, world-class acoustics, and an atmosphere unlike any other.

Boston, MA

2026–2027 Season Premiere

Boston Premiere

ComposerAlexander Prokhorov-Tolstoy

Venue175 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

Duration1 hrs 40 min · One Intermission

Performance Schedule

Jun7Fri

Pinocchio: The Musical

1:30 PMLumen Academy

Jun7Sat

The Magic Flute

5:30 PMLumen Academy

2022

The Marriage of Figaro

W. A. Mozart

2022

Rigoletto

Giuseppe Verdi

2021

La Bohème

Giacomo Puccini

2021

The Barber of Seville

Gioachino Rossini

2020

Dido and Aeneas

Henry Purcell

2020

Aida

Giuseppe Verdi