Molly Mustonen
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Molly Mustonen:
Betty Buckley Presents Virtual Student Concert To Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (Dec 18, 2020)
BWW Review: St. Petersburg Opera Presents Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN at the Palladium (Jul 3, 2018)
Houston Roundup: The Halloween Edition (Oct 19, 2016)
Betty Buckley Presents Virtual Student Concert To Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (Dec 18, 2020)
BWW Review: St. Petersburg Opera Presents Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN at the Palladium (Jul 3, 2018)
Houston Roundup: The Halloween Edition (Oct 19, 2016)
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Finnish-American actor/soprano Molly Mustonen has been hailed by The New York Times for her “powerful sound and striking stage presence,” as she continues to garner critical acclaim throughout the United States and Europe for her ‘strong singing and acting’ (Huffington Post) and versatility across all genres of music.
A Minnesota native, Ms. Mustonen was lauded by Opera News as “a real talent” and praised for her “sensitive, nuanced portrayal” of Nina in the New York premiere of Thomas Pasatieri’s revised opera, The Seagull. Ms. Mustonen reprised the role of Nina as a winner of the Armel International Opera Festival and Competition, this European Premiere performance was broadcast to over 40 countries and to more than a million online subscribers, live from Hungary’s National Theatre.
“A fine singing actress” (New York Concert Review) critics and sold out audiences praise Molly’s recent musical theatre engagements. In her debut as Guest Artist with the Utah Festival Opera, Molly received rave reviews in the lead role of Nellie Forbush in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, South Pacific. Most recently critics and packed New York City houses were enthralled by Molly’s “luminous and lovely” (The New York Times) portrayal of Rosa Bella in the smash hit production and extended run of Frank Loesser’s The Most Happy Fella.
An avid performer of contemporary opera, Ms. Mustonen has collaborated with some the world’s leading modern composers, most recently singing the role of Elizabeth in the World Premiere reading of Thomas Pasatieri’s God Bless Us Everyone. Additional premieres include Florida Fandango in the New York Premiere of Randall Eng’s Florida, Ms. Hedgehog in the New York Premiere of Tobias Picker’s The Fantastic Mr. Fox and Tallulah Carter in the New York Premiere of Pasatieri’s The Hotel Casablanca, for which Hamptons.com proclaimed was “nothing short of sensational.”
For Molly’s classical repertoire, critics exclaimed her portrayal of Zerlina in Don Giovanni at Utah Festival Opera was “extraordinary” (Salt Lake City Tribune) and “utterly adorable” (The Utah Herald Journal) and The New York Times described Molly as “pretty, sonorous and sympathetic” as Carmela in Menotti’s The Saint of Becker Street. Additional operatic roles include Mimi in La Bohème and Cio-Cio San in Madame Butterfly with the National Lyric Opera, Nedda in I Pagliacci, Musetta in La Bohème, Frasquita in Carmen with Opera of the Hamptons, Beauty in Gianinni’s Beauty and the Beast, Elvira in L’Italiana in Agleri, The Wife in Wargo’s The Music Shop, Madame Silverpiel in The Impresario, Romilda in Handel’s Serse, as well as multiple performances as Martha Sheldon in the award winning production of Robert Ward’s
The Crucible at the Mezzo Television Opera Festival in Szeged, Hungary.
A skilled musician, Ms. Mustonen performed as the featured soprano soloist in the United States Premiere of Donizetti’s Requiem. Molly is also the recipient of the Franco Gentilesca Young Artist Award, United States winner of the Armel International Opera Competition and Regional Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions.
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STAGE TUBE: First Look at Robert Petkoff, Tony Sheldon and More in TUTS' CAMELOT
by Stage Tube - Jan 22, 2013
Molly Mustonen News
Betty Buckley Presents Virtual Student Concert To Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Tony Award Winner, Theatre Hall of Fame honoree, and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley presents a Virtual Concert featuring the work of the students from her online Song & Monologue Masterclass at T. Schreiber Studio. The concert goes live on Monday, December 21st.
BWW Review: St. Petersburg Opera Presents Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN at the Palladium
Fantastic barbershop quartet as well as the dance ensemble stand out in this production of the iconic musical.
Houston Roundup: The Halloween Edition
It's almost Halloween, and if you're still looking for a spooky good time, let us make some suggestions. From ghosts and man-eating plants to telekinetic teens and angry mobs, there's a lot out there for the Houston theatre-goer to find ... if you dare.
BWW Review: St. Petersburg Opera Company's Impressive, Briskly-Paced SOUTH PACIFIC
Incredibly strong singing voices and an astounding orchestra guided by conductor Mark Sforzini make for a top-flight production.
Anthony Crane & Sara Jean Ford to Lead THE MUSIC MAN at TUTS; Full Cast Set!
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents the family favorite production of The Music Man featuring an unforgettable cast! The show runs May 5-17 at The Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall.
Photo Flash: First Look at Robert Petkoff, Tony Sheldon and More in TUTS' CAMELOT
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Camelot, running Jan. 22 - Feb. 3, 2013 at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Set in a land where honor and chivalry reign, Camelot follows the love triangle of King Arthur, his Queen Guenevere and the young Lancelot. Dazzling and spellbinding with sweeping romance, historic grandeur, and heart-breaking drama, Camelot is the definitive musical theatre fable. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Robert Petkoff, Tony Sheldon and More in TUTS' CAMELOT
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Camelot, running Jan. 22 - Feb. 3, 2013 at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Set in a land where honor and chivalry reign, Camelot follows the love triangle of King Arthur, his Queen Guenevere and the young Lancelot. Dazzling and spellbinding with sweeping romance, historic grandeur, and heart-breaking drama, Camelot is the definitive musical theatre fable. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the production below.
Tony Sheldon, Robert Petkoff and More to Lead TUTS' CAMELOT, 1/22-2/3
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has announced the cast for the timeless tale of Camelot, running Jan. 22 - Feb. 3, 2013 at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Set in a land where honor and chivalry reign, Camelot follows the love triangle of King Arthur, his Queen Guenevere and the young Lancelot. Dazzling and spellbinding with sweeping romance, historic grandeur, and heart-breaking drama, Camelot is the definitive musical theatre fable.
Photo Flash: Mo Rocca Visits Dicapo Opera Theatre
The Most Happy Fella returns to Dicapo Opera Theatre from June 14th to July 8th, 2012. Mo Rocca joined the June 14th opening night cast will play a singing chef.
Photo Flash: DiCapo Opera Presents THE MOST HAPPY FELLA
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Dicapo Opera Theatre, which is presenting The Most Happy Fella. This May-September romance features a book, music, and lyrics by Tony-Award winner Frank Loesser, best known for Guys and Dolls and How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The Most Happy Fela is directed by Michael Capasso and the conductor is Pacien Mazzagatti. Choreography is by Francine Harmon, set design by John Farrell, costume design by Julie Wyma and lighting design by Susan Roth.
Photo Flash: Dicapo Opera Theatre Presents THE SAINT OF BLEEKER STREET
Italian-American composer Gian Carlo Menotti's The Saint of Bleeker Street, opened at The Dicapo Opera on Saturday night. The Saint of Bleeker Street, written in English and dating from 1954, is the story of a simple young girl in New York's Little Italy who is blessed (or afflicted) with the stigmata and hears voices and sees visions.
Photo Coverage: 'Turandot' Opens at Dicapo Opera Theatre
The Dicapo Opera Theatre presents Puccini's Turandot, directed by Michael Capasso and conducted by Pacien Mazzagatti.
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