OperaUpClose Presents New English Version of LA BOHEME at Charing Cross Theatre, Oct 30-Jan 5by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2012The second production in Charing Cross Theatre's second season will be the Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose production of LA BOHEME directed by Robin Norton-Hale in a new English version by Robin Norton-Hale, with musical direction and piano accompaniment by Elspeth Wilkes. (more...)
Minnesota Orchestra Returns to Carnegie Hall on Thursday, 10/27by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2011Music Director Osmo Vänskä conducts the Minnesota Orchestra in a program of Romantic-era masterpieces at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Acclaimed British pianist Stephen Hough joins the orchestra in a performance of one of the most popular piano concertos, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. (more...)
OperaUpClose Presents New English Version of LA BOHEME at Charing Cross Theatre, Now Through Jan 5by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2012The second production in Charing Cross Theatre's second season will be the Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose production of LA BOHEME directed by Robin Norton-Hale in a new English version by Robin Norton-Hale, with musical direction and piano accompaniment by Elspeth Wilkes. (more...)
Minnesota Orchestra Returns to Carnegie Hallby BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2011Music Director Osmo Vänskä conducts the Minnesota Orchestra in a program of Romantic-era masterpieces at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Acclaimed British pianist Stephen Hough joins the orchestra in a performance of one of the most popular piano concertos, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. (more...)
Regional Opera Company of the Week: Boheme Opera, NJby BWW Features - Nov 29, 2012BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the net, continues its expansion into other areas of entertainment with our latest feature - 'The Regional Opera Company of the Week'. This week's featured Opera Company is Boheme Opera New Jersey! (more...)
Boston Baroque Releases Recording of Haydn's THE CREATIONby BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2012Boston Baroque, North America's first permanent Baroque orchestra, enters a dynamic new recording era with its debut release for European audiophile label Linn Records: Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio, The Creation (Die Schopfung). (more...)
Hartt Honors Robert Brubaker '77 With 2013 Alumni Awardby BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2013The Hartt School has announced that celebrated tenor Robert Brubaker '77 (Bachelor of Music) will be honored with the 2013 Hartt Alumni Award at the annual Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19. Mr. Brubaker has established himself as a leading tenor in opera companies throughout the United States and Europe, praised for the clarity and power of his voice and the impact of his acting. He has appeared at The Metropolitan Opera, the Salzburg Festival, Opera National de Paris, Covent Garden, Teatro alla Scala, and other major opera houses around the world. Mr. Brubaker, who will speak at Hartt's graduation ceremony, also will share his experiences and insights with students and other interested members of the University of Hartford community at Hartt's Paranov hour on April 25, from 12:15 PM to 1:05 PM, in Millard Auditorium. (more...)
Marines' Memorial Theatre Announces Their Upcoming Eventsby BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2011UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MARINES' MEMORIAL THEATRE- Major General Mike Myatt, President and CEO of San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Association, and Roxanne Goodfellow, Artistic & General Manager of the Marines' Memorial Theatre, are proud to present these upcoming entertainment events (more...)
BWW Reviews: Audience Is Real Winner at the Met's National Council Auditions Grand Finalsby Richard Sasanow - Mar 11, 2013On Sunday afternoon March 10, the air was buzzing with anticipation at the Met, before the performances by the ten singers who had made it to the Grand Finals of the opera company's National Council auditions. No, this wasn't the opera equivalent of American Idol, where the emphasis is on the judges as much as the performers. It was a grown-up affair. (more...)
Detroit Opera House Announces 2011-2012 Opera Seasonby Meghan Schuler - Jun 29, 2011Detroit Opera House has annouced the 2011-2012 Opera Season, starting with the company premiere of CARMINA BURANA in October. (more...)
OperaUpClose Presents New English Version of LA BOHEME at Charing Cross Theatre, Oct 30-Jan 5by BWW
News Desk - Jan 4, 2013The second production in Charing Cross Theatre's second season will be the Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose production of LA BOHEME directed by Robin Norton-Hale in a new English version by Robin Norton-Hale, with musical direction and piano accompaniment by Elspeth Wilkes. (more...)
Grammy Award-Winning Soprano Ana Maria Martinez to Perform with Mercury, 2/14-15by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2013For the first time in the orchestra's history, Mercury will feature Grammy Award-winning soprano, Ana María Martínez, in its upcoming Valentine's Day program on February 14 & 15. (more...)
Chicago Opera Theater Presents THE FALL OF THE HOUSE USHER, 1/27by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2013Philip Glass' The Fall of the House of Usher, a gothic horror story which blurs the line between the real world and the supernatural, opens Chicago Opera Theater's 2013 Season, titled "Power of Love, Love of Power." This is Andreas Mitisek's inaugural season as General Director of Chicago Opera Theater since assuming the position in June 2012. Glass' haunting 1987 score for Edgar Allan Poe's macabre masterpiece, with lyrics by Arthur Yorinks, provides the perfect backdrop for this nightmarish journey to the edge of madness. The Fall of the House of Usher, taking place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, runs for four performances only: Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, February 24 at 3 p.m., Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets go on sale Monday, January 21. (more...)
Philip Glass' THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Opens Chicago Opera Season, 2/23by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2013Philip Glass' The Fall of the House of Usher, a gothic horror story which blurs the line between the real world and the supernatural, opens Chicago Opera Theater's 2013 Season, titled "Power of Love, Love of Power." (more...)
Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, et al. Attend Paulo Szot's Carlyle Concertby Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 11, 2012The Carlyle Hotel's legendary Café Carlyle just kicked off a concert series last night, January 10, featuring Tony winner Paulo Szot. Szot will ring in the New Year with an all new program in a three-week return engagement through January 28 with Billy Stritch, Musical Director. (more...)
Photo Coverage: Paulo Szot Plays The Colony's Royal Room in Palm Beachby Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 20, 2012Paulo Szot brought his Carlyle show, which played a three-week engagement in January, to the Palm Beach Colony Hotel's Royal Room from February 7 through February 18. Billy Strich was back as the show's musical director. Check out photos from the Palm Beach engagement below! (more...)
Grammy Award-Winning Soprano Ana Maria Martinez Performs with Mercury, 2/14-15by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2013For the first time in the orchestra's history, Mercury will feature Grammy Award-winning soprano, Ana Maria Martinez, in its upcoming Valentine's Day program tonight, February 14 & 15. (more...)
Nashville Opera Announces 2011-12 seasonby BWW
News Desk - Dec 1, 2011Nashville Opera's 2011-12 season will feature three beloved opera productions: Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata, Ruggero Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci, and the Nashville Opera premiere of Giacomo Puccini's The Girl of the Golden West (La Fanciulla del West). (more...)
Cape Town Opera Announces PORGY & BESS Summer UK Tour Cast - Tsakane Maswanganyi & Xolela Sixaba Starby BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2012Cape Town Opera returns to the UK this June & July for a tour of their acclaimed Porgy and Bess, culminating in a two week run at the London Coliseum. Tsakane Maswanganyi, who previously thrilled audiences in the title role of Carmen Jones at the Royal Festival Hall will play Bess, while Xolela Sixaba will reprise the role of Porgy having won great acclaim for his performance in 2009. (more...)
Marines' Memorial Theatre Announces Their Upcoming Eventsby BWW
News Desk - Apr 10, 2011UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MARINES' MEMORIAL THEATRE- Major General Mike Myatt, President and CEO of San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Association, and Roxanne Goodfellow, Artistic & General Manager of the Marines' Memorial Theatre, are proud to present these upcoming entertainment events (more...)
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