Review: URINETOWN, Alexander Gibson Opera Studio
by Mary Baillie - Mar 4, 2024
Drawing on Theatre of the Absurd, clowning and Bertolt Brecht, this Tim Burton-esque musical uses quirky song and dance to explore humanity's deepest, darkest truths.
The Civilians Announces Eleventh Annual R&D Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2021
The Civilians is presenting the newest members of The R&D Group, marking the Group’s 11th season. The R&D Group is comprised of playwrights, composers, and directors who work together as a writing group for nine months to develop new plays and musicals.
This Summer Marks the Final Season of BEL CANTO AT CARAMOOR
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2017
Opera at Caramoor (photo: Gabe Palacio) This summer marks not only the 20th anniversary, but also the final season of 'Bel Canto at Caramoor,' the program founded by Director of Opera Will Crutchfield to champion neglected bel canto operas and re-interpret familiar ones. To honor the program's legacy, Caramoor launches the summer season with a gala selection of bel canto's greatest hits in 'A Night of Italian Opera' (June 17) and presents a semi-staged account of Bellini's first bel canto masterpiece, Il pirata (July 8). Mounted in the superb acoustics of the outdoor Venetian Theater on Caramoor's idyllic Westchester estate, both events feature the resident Orchestra of St. Luke's and showcase the exceptional artistry of 2017 Artist-in-Residence Angela Meade - 'the most talked-about soprano of her generation' (Opera News) - who first catapulted to national attention in the title role of Bellini's Norma at Caramoor seven years ago. For full details of this summer's operatic offerings at Caramoor, click here.
Scottish Superstar Violinist Nicola Benedetti and Royal Scottish National Orchestra Embark on Florida Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2017
On March 13-22, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra will embark upon its first tour to the United States in more than 35 years. The RSNO, together with Music Director Peter Oundjian and violinist Nicola Benedetti will perform throughout the state of Florida with stops in Fort Lauderdale (Broward Center), West Palm Beach (Kravis Center), Sarasota (Van Wezel), Vero Beach (Indian River Symphonic Association), Gainesville (University of Florida), Fort Myers (Barbara B. Mann), and Daytona Beach (Peabody Auditorium).
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Florida Tour Begins 3/13
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2017
This March, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra will embark upon its first trip to the United States in more than 35 years. The RSNO, together with Music Director Peter Oundjian and violinist Nicola Benedetti will perform throughout the state of Florida with stops in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Vero Beach, Gainesville, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Daytona Beach.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra to Embark on First U.S. Tour in More Than 35 Years
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017
This March, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra will embark upon its first trip to the United States in more than 35 years. The RSNO, together with Music Director Peter Oundjian and violinist Nicola Benedetti will perform throughout the state of Florida with stops in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Vero Beach, Gainesville, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Daytona Beach.
Ian Robertson to Serve as Lyric Opera of Chicago's Guest Chorus Master
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 3, 2012
Anthony Freud, Lyric Opera of Chicago's general director, announced today that Ian Robertson, chorus director of San Francisco Opera since 1987, will serve as guest chorus master at Lyric Opera starting December 11. Lyric Opera's search for a permanent chorus master is ongoing.
Henry Gibson, Actor and Comedian, Dies at 73
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 17, 2009
Actor and comedian Henry Gibson, who charmed audiences as the poet on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In and as a cranky judge on Boston Legal, died in his home on Monday after a short battle with cancer. He was 73.