Think your work is redefining opera or music theatre? So did hundreds of artists worldwide. Submissions for the Music Theatre NOW Awards 2025 are now closed.

The selection is in. Seven productions have been chosen by an international jury of leading voices in the field, offering a sharp snapshot of where music theatre is heading now.

The selected teams will be presented during the O. Festival Professionals Programme in Rotterdam, May 2026, a concentrated moment to connect with international curators, programmers, and producers.