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About Ryan

Ryan Bryce Johnson, tenor, is a dynamic and versatile performer with a rich background in opera and music theatre. Most recently, he made his debut as Lt. Joseph Cable in Dayton Opera's production of South Pacific and performed at The Santa Fe Opera as Giuseppe in Verdi's La Traviata and as Faninal's Major-Domo in Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier. Ryan will return to The Santa Fe Opera in 2025, where he will perforz023, he debuted at The Glimmerglass Festival, portraying the Grand Inquisitor and Governor in Bernstein’s Candide.

Ryan has enjoyed success in various singing competitions, including winning First Prize in the 2023 Lotte Lenya Competition. He has also been a finalist for the George London Foundation Competition and a district winner of The Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.

News & Upcoming Events

Nathan Gunn & Friends
Beloved Broadway

Ryan will be joining Grammy award winning baritone Nathan Gunn and many other talented vocalist in a concert of wonderful Broadway numbers. 

Rigoletto

Returning to Santa Fe opera as a 2025 Apprentice Artist, Ryan will be singing the role of Borsa in Verdi's masterpiece Rigoletto. 

South Pacific

Ryan made his role debut as Lt. Joseph Cable in Dayton Opera's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific. 

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