Director NJ Agwuna to Receive 2022 Barbara Whitman Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), today announced the recipient and four finalists for the 2022 Barbara Whitman Award.
7 DEATHS OF MARIA CALLAS Comes to Deutsche Oper Berlin
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2022
Eine Koproduktion mit der Bayerischen Staatsoper München, dem Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, der Greek National Opera und der Opéra national de Paris >>> Berliner Premiere: 8. April 2022 >>> Weitere Vorstellungen: 10. April um 15 und 19 Uhr
The Royal Opera House Announces 2022/23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022
The Royal Opera House today announces its 2022/23 Season, unveiling a rich range of new work, world premieres and beloved revivals. Over 40 productions, performed by an incredible roster of international stars and created in collaboration with global companies, will be accompanied by more than 200 events and activities in our stunning Covent Garden Home, and outreach programmes reaching more than 27,000 children across the UK.
Jelani Remy, James Harkness & More to Star in THE OSCAR MICHEAUX SUITE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022
Prospect Theater Company announced today the complete casting for their upcoming work-in-process concert presentation of The Oscar Micheaux Suite. The concert performances of The Oscar Micheaux Suite will take place on Saturday, March 26th at 2pm & 7pm, and Sunday, March 27th at 2pm at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street).
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team for HUNCHBACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the partial cast, creative team and a one-day sale for the Wisconsin premiere of Dennis DeYoung’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running May 20 through June 12, 2022. Performances take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.
Soprano Anna Netrebko Steps Down from Upcoming Performances at the Met Opera
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022
Not complying with the Met’s condition that she repudiate her public support for Vladimir Putin while he wages war on Ukraine, soprano Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her upcoming Met performances in Puccini's Turandot this April and May, as well as the run of Verdi's Don Carlo next season. “It is a great artistic loss for the Met and for opera,” said Met General Manager Peter Gelb. “Anna is one of the greatest singers in Met history, but with Putin killing innocent victims in Ukraine, there was no way forward.”
For The First Time In 15 Years, Verdi's RIGOLETTO Comes to The Academy Of Music
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2022
Opera Philadelphia returns to the Academy of Music stage for the first time since September 2019 with four performances of Rigoletto from April 29-May 8. Long one of the most popular works in the operatic canon, Verdi's unforgettable tragedy has not been performed by Opera Philadelphia in 15 years, making this new production an extra special event on the region's spring performing arts calendar.
Stirling's Macrobert Arts Centre Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations With Matilda Hall Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022
Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling's cultural hub, is at last celebrating its monumental 50th Anniversary year after the pandemic postponed celebrations due to start in September 2021. With a programme of events running until September 2022, the venue will be welcoming audiences back for comedy, theatre, music and visual arts, as well as engaging the community in a range of cultural initiatives.
Daniele Rustioni to Make Philadelphia Orchestra Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2022
Daniele Rustioni, 38, who has been at the Metropolitan Opera since New Year's Eve leading critically acclaimed performances of Rigoletto and Le Nozze di Figaro, will make his Philadelphia Orchestra debut this weekend with concerts on Friday, January 28 at 2:00PM and Saturday, January 29 at 8:00PM.
Teatr Wielki - Opera Narodowa Presents TOSCA This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022
Not unlike Picasso or Klimt, Puccini painted a series of fascinating and multifaceted female portraits. His Manon, Mimi, Tosca, Cio-Cio-San, Magda, and the seemingly frigid Turandot who secretly pines for love, continue to spellbind opera audiences across the world. As time goes by, the characters do not lose any of their distinct flavour, appeal, and relevance, although their stories are set is long-gone realities.
Opera San José Announces New General Director, Shawna Lucey
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2021
Lucey, who will officially join Opera San José in January 2022, brings both a wealth of opera experience and an exciting artistic vision to the Northern California-based company which has captured a national reputation for its development of opera talent through its residency program, as well as international acclaim for its inventive digital offerings.
Verdi Chorus Presents RITORNA VINCITORI! This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2021
Led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum, the Verdi Chorus is the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus.
Gulfshore Opera to Present TOSCA in April 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2021
Southwest Florida's regional opera company - Gulfshore Opera - will bring the dramatic beauty of Puccini's Tosca to all three counties as the finale for Season 8. For a company known for pioneering, this full-scale production will also mark some wonderful and historic partnerships.