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Brief Cameo Productions to Present Octoberfest Fundraiser

Brief Cameo Productions announced its first-ever fundraiser, Brief Cameo's Octoberfest, on October 15, 2024, at the Centerbrook Meeting House. Learn how to attend.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Brief Cameo Productions

See rehearsal photos of Brief Cameo Productions’ Sunday in the Park with George, scheduled to perform January 7, 2023 at 7pm, and January 8 at 2pm.
Complete Cast Announced For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE: IN CONCERT Presented by Brief Cameo Productions

Brief Cameo Productions has announced final casting for its upcoming production of Sunday in the Park with George: In Concert, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning exploration of the legacies we leave through children and art.
Brief Cameo Productions To Return To The Stage With SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE: IN CONCERT This January

Brief Cameo Productions has announced its second production: Sunday in the Park with George: In Concert, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning exploration of the legacies we leave through children and art. Sunday in the Park with George is scheduled to perform January 7, 2023 at 7pm, and January 8 at 2pm.
George London Foundation Competition Finalists Announced

After a pandemic-induced postponement of one year, one of the opera world’s oldest and most prestigious competitions is back on and will mark a milestone in 2022: the George London Foundation Competition will hold its 50th anniversary event in February, in-person for the singers and judges, in New York City.
Susanna Phillips To Host The 50th George London Foundation Competition Finals

After a pandemic-induced postponement of one year, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions is back on and will mark a milestone in 2022: the George London Foundation Competition will hold its 50th anniversary event in February, in-person for the singers and judges, in New York City. While the final round is usually a public event, this year it will be held without an audience but livestreamed free of charge on the foundation's website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel, as well as the Facebook page of The Morgan Library and Museum.
The 50th George London Foundation Competition For Opera Singers Final Round Livestream Announced February 25

After a pandemic-induced postponement of one year, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions is back on and will mark a milestone in 2022: the George London Foundation Competition will hold its 50th anniversary event in February.
Opera In The Heights to Presents IL TROVATORE

Opera in the Heights, after a year and a half of alternative programming online and outdoors, has announced its return to fully-staged productions in its home venue, Lambert Hall. Headlining the season will be original productions of Verdi's Il Trovatore (November 13, 14, 19, 21, 2021) and Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin (April 2, 3, 8, 10, 2022).
The 50th Annual George London Foundation Competition Is Postponed To 2022

The 50th annual George London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, which was scheduled to take place in April 2021, has been postponed until next year.
50th Annual George London Foundation Competition Is Postponed to 2022

The 50th annual George London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, which was scheduled to take place in April 2021, has been postponed until next year. The competition typically confers five George London Awards of $10,000 each. The remaining finalists receive Encouragement Awards of $1,000.
The 50th Annual George London Foundation Competition Has Been Rescheduled To April 2021

The 50th annual George London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, originally scheduled for February, has been rescheduled to take place in April 2021 in New York City in order to allow for greater ease of travel for the competitors.
The 2020 George London Award Winners Are Announced; Five Singers Win Top Prize Of $10,000

a?oeI have known for three generations how difficult the career of an opera singer remains,a?? said George London Foundation President Nora London at the announcement of the 2020 George London Award winners. a?oeThis all started because George wanted to help a?" and now we have been giving these awards for almost 50 years.a??
37th Rendez-vous Quebec Cinema to Present Quebec-Made Films in English

From February 20 to March 2, the 37thannual Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma, presented by Hydro-Québec, in collaboration with Radio-Canada, will include a significant number of Quebec-made films in English. Spanning a range of genres, including comedies, drama and thrillers, and tackling topical issues like sexual and cultural diversity, the program has something to please every cinephile. The Rendez-vous is an excellent opportunity to learn more about how our films are made, thanks to the many artists and other film professionals who attend the festival. 
Photo Flash: First Look at COSI FAN TUTTE at Opera in the Heights

Madmen meets the The Dick Van Dyke Show in Opera in the Heights' (Oh!) latest production of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte set in a penthouse high atop New York City. This take on the opera depicts the story of two sisters, Fiorgiligi and Dorabella, modern single women in the late 1950s, who are pursued by two traveling salesmen with ardent intentions,' said David Ward, Stage Director.
Merola Finishes Season with Grand Finale on August 18

San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, culminates its 2018 Summer Festival with the Merola Grand Finale, featuring the 2018 Merola young artists in a dazzling array of opera's most exciting arias and ensembles.
Photo Flash: Merola Opera Program Presents THE RAKE'S PROGRESS

San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, offers audiences a look at the opera stars of tomorrow with a lively, fully-staged production of The Rake's Progress. Based loosely on the eponymous eight paintings and engravings by William Hogarth (1733-1735), Stravinsky's dramatic opera follows the decline and fall of a profligate heir who makes a devil's bargain with Nick Shadow, abandoning life in the country and his tender fiancee for the wicked temptations of London.The Rake's Progress will be performed 7:30pm, Thursday, August 2 and 2:00pm, Saturday, August 4 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. For tickets or more information, visit www.merola.org or call (415) 864-3330.
Merola Opera Program Announces Season, Unveils Opera Stars of Tomorrow

San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, launches its 61st season offering audiences a look at the opera stars of tomorrow.
Houston Grand Opera Announces Concert Of Arias 2018 Semifinalists

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has chosen the semifinalists for the 30th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers Concert of Arias, to be presented in the Stude Concert Hall at Rice University on February 1, at 7 p.m. A limited number of general admission tickets for the performance are available here. For the second time, the program will also be streamed live on Facebook, as well as on YouTube. The livestream will be hosted this year by award-winning soprano Tamara Wilson. Viewers will be invited to cast their votes for an Online Viewers' Choice Award.

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