New Orleans Opera Association

A legacy of innovation, a tradition of excellence, a reflection of America: New Orleans Opera Association (NOOA), founded in 1943, is committed to enriching the lives of all people by producing opera of the highest artistic quality and providing educational opportunities through traditional and innovative approaches. NOOA aspires to connect people to the arts and each other through the joy of opera.

New Orleans Opera exists to entertain, inspire and, educate our city and our state through the production and performance of opera. We believe in the power of opera to express our most visceral stories, expanding our capacity for wonder, laughter, and humanity and bringing audiences together for shared experiences that transport and delight. We honor our responsibility as bearers of a three-hundred-year legacy of presenting European and American premieres in the Crescent City, the gateway to opera for the nation; we celebrate the unique linguistic and cultural heritage of our city through our programming, people, and practices. Our mission extends beyond the stage, as we enrich the cultural landscape of our community through inclusive education, outreach, and partnerships that foster a love for the arts. We believe in showing up in places where our audiences can meet us, performing grand operas in formal theaters and melodic fantasies in unexpected corners with equal love and excitement.