Review: DIE FLEDERMAUS at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - May 27, 2025
For nearly half a century the Opera Theatre of St. Louis has been bringing quite glorious opera to our fair city. It just opened its semicentennial season with a brilliant and lively production of Die Fledermaus, by Johann Strauss II.
The Grange Festival Reveals 2025 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
For its first season under the leadership of new Chief Executive Tyler Stoops, The Grange Festival has announced the programme for summer 2025.
New England Conservatory Announces Spring Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022
New England Conservatory has announced their spring 2022 Season. Highlights include NEC Wind Ensemble and Choirs offer a 50th anniversary celebration of the Wind Ensemble by presenting Igor Stravinsky's 'Symphony of Psalms,' and the world premiere commission of Chris Brubeck's first wind ensemble piece, 'Fifty'.
Fort Worth Opera Announces Two World Premieres For The 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2019
Fort Worth Opera (FWO) is thrilled to announce two exciting world premiere productions for the company's 2019-2020 season. On November 16, 2019, FWO will present composer Joe Illick and Pulitzer Prize-winning librettist Mark Campbell's inspirational one-act children's opera, Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World, at the historic Rose Marine Theater. On April 26, 2020, the company will unveil composer-librettist Héctor Armienta's exhilarating Zorro at the legendary Ridglea Theater, a swashbuckling adventure for the whole family, featuring one of pop culture's most iconic, sword-wielding vigilantes.
Opera Saratoga Announces DISCOVER!OPERA Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2018
Opera Saratoga announced DISCOVER!OPERA, a new program to introduce area high school and college students to opera by providing free tickets to select performances as part of the company's annual Summer Festival, as well as access to related programs. This summer, Opera Saratoga will provide free tickets to students for two performances through the DISCOVER!OPERA program.
Opera Saratoga Announces DISCOVER!OPERA New Free Ticket Program For Students
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2018
Opera Saratoga announced DISCOVER!OPERA, a new program to introduce area high school and college students to opera by providing free tickets to select performances as part of the company's annual Summer Festival, as well as access to related programs. This summer, Opera Saratoga will provide free tickets to students for two performances through the DISCOVER!OPERA program.
Opera Saratoga Announces Free Refugee Voices Programs
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2018
Opera Saratoga's Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson today announced Refugee Voices, two special events to complement the company's new production of The Consul by Gian Carlo Menotti.
Opera Saratoga Announces Free Refugee Voices Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2018
Opera Saratoga's Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson today announced Refugee Voices, two special events to complement the company's new production of The Consul by Gian Carlo Menotti.
Opera Saratoga Announces Complete Casting And Programs For 2018 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018
Opera Saratoga's Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson announced the complete casting and programming for the company's 2018 Summer Festival, which will feature new productions of four operas at The Spa Little Theater in Spa State Park, along with a wide variety of free and ticketed concert events from May 26th through July 15th at venues throughout the region. Single tickets, as well as subscription packages, are on sale now at www.operasaratoga.org.
PDS Gypsy Awards to Honor George Chakiris and Barrie Chase, Choreography Award To Toni Basil
by Julie Musbach - Mar 14, 2018
Academy Award and Golden Globe winning performer George Chakiris and acclaimed dancer, Barrie Chase have been named the honorees for the Professional Dancers Society's (PDS) annual Gypsy Awards Luncheon, it was announced by PDS President, Mitzi Gaynor and PDS Board Chairman, Joni Berry. Emmy and Grammy nominated choreographer/director/singer Toni Basil will receive the organization's Choreographer's Award. PDS' 31st Anniversary Luncheon will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel (9876 Wilshire Blvd.) in Beverly Hills, CA.
Andrew Bain Brings LANZA to the Bridewell
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017
LANZA charts the life of sensational 1950's singer and movie star, Mario Lanza. More than a tribute show, he comes alive to set the record straight, weaving together personal reminiscence and song.
Photo Flash: Remembering Roberta Peters
by Walter McBride - Jan 23, 2017
As BroadwayWorld sadly reported last week, Roberta Peters, one of the most prominent American singers to achieve lasting fame and success in opera, has passed away at the age of 86. Peters is noted for her 35-year association with the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York, among the longest such associations between a singer and a company in opera. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1998.
Prominent Soprano Roberta Peters Dies at Age 86
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 20, 2017
Roberta Peters, one of the most prominent American singers to achieve lasting fame and success in opera, has passed away at the age of 86. Peters is noted for her 35-year association with the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York, among the longest such associations between a singer and a company in opera. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1998.
Nashville Opera Sets 2015-16 Season: DIE FLEDERMAUS, HYDROGEN JUKEBOX & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2015
Nashville Opera's 2015-16 season will showcase four extraordinary opera productions, Giacomo Puccini's Turandot, Philip Glass' Hydrogen Jukebox, W.A. Mozart's Così fan tutte and Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus. 3 and 4-show, 2-show, and FLEX voucher season ticket orders are available immediately online at www.nashvilleopera.org, or directly from the Nashville Opera's Box Office by calling (615) 832-5242.
Dallas Opera Presents LA BOHEME Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2015
DALLAS, FEBRUARY 20, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is preparing to whisk audiences away to the Latin Quarter of Paris for the blockbuster opera of the season: Giacomo Puccini's 1896 masterpiece, LA BOHÈME, based on Henri Murger's newspaper serial-turned-novel, Scènes de la vie de bohème.
Dallas Opera to Present LA BOHEME, 3/13
by Matt Smith - Feb 21, 2015
DALLAS, FEBRUARY 20, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is preparing to whisk audiences away to the Latin Quarter of Paris for the blockbuster opera of the season: Giacomo Puccini's 1896 masterpiece, LA BOHÈME, based on Henri Murger's newspaper serial-turned-novel, Scènes de la vie de bohème.