Christopher A. Ruel

Christopher Ruel is an American journalist and novelist. He began writing for OperaWire in 2018 and has interviewed some of opera’s reigning divas and divos, including Danielle de Niese, Brindley Sherratt, Kathryn Lewek, Erin Morley, Stephen Costello, Christine Goerke, Susan Graham, and Zachary James. His work with OperaWire also includes general news, stage reviews, and a column—Off the Beaten Track. He has penned profiles of opera companies, administrators, conductors, composers, and librettists.

Chris was born, raised, and returned to New Jersey, where he lives with his wife, Stacy, and two children, Lucy and Finn, along with a n obnoxious Catahoula Leopard Dog and a cat named Kitty. Previously, he lived in New Orleans, Louisiana and Los Angeles, California.