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Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Amadeo Fusca on THE CONDUCTOR Photo
Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Amadeo Fusca on THE CONDUCTOR
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 1, 2024

BWW caught up with Amadeo Fusca about bringing The Conductor to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Ocho Recitales Con Lo Mejor Del Repertorio Integran El Ciclo La Guitarra Hoy Photo
Ocho Recitales Con Lo Mejor Del Repertorio Integran El Ciclo La Guitarra Hoy
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera, ofrecen al público el ciclo La guitarra hoy, conformado por ocho conciertos que se realizarán durante agosto en el Salón de Recepciones del Museo Nacional de Arte (Munal) y la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes.
In Double Bill Theatro Sao Pedro presents Busoni's TURANDOT and Puccini's GIANNI SCHI Photo
In Double Bill Theatro Sao Pedro presents Busoni's TURANDOT and Puccini's GIANNI SCHICCHI
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 27, 2024

On the centenary of the death of Italian composers Ferruccio Busoni and Giacomo Puccini, Theatro São Pedro presents a double program with performances on August 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11, under the musical direction of Ira Levin and the stage direction of Alexandre Dal Farra.
Merola Concludes All Female-Directed Summer Festival With Merola Grand Finale Photo
Merola Concludes All Female-Directed Summer Festival With Merola Grand Finale
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Merola Opera Program's 2024 Summer Festival comes to a triumphant conclusion with the Merola Grand Finale, where the best and brightest of tomorrow's operatic stars offer up a sampling of opera's greatest hits and hidden gems.
Seattle Opera Will Present Tazewell Thompson's JUBILEE Photo
Seattle Opera Will Present Tazewell Thompson's JUBILEE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

In October, Seattle Opera audiences will experience a unique new work by visionary writer and director Tazewell Thompson. Jubilee tells the story of a group of Black American singers who brought African American spirituals to audiences around the world, forever changing the trajectory of music history.
Taalam Acey's Spoken Word Apex Returns to NJPAC Next Month Photo
Taalam Acey's Spoken Word Apex Returns to NJPAC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Poet/Curator Taalam Acey honed his poetic skills growing up in Newark. Now known as “The Godfather of Spoken Word,” Acey triumphantly returns home to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's (NJPAC) Victoria Theater on Saturday, August 24, 2024, to curate Spoken Word Apex, an illuminating night of poetry, visual arts and music, as part of NJPAC's Dodge Poetry series.
New Tickets For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Melbourne Go On Sale This Week Photo
New Tickets For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Melbourne Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will open at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in September and producers have announced a new release of tickets that will go on sale this Friday.
Photos: TOOTSIE at Titusville Playhouse Photo
Photos: TOOTSIE at Titusville Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

From July 26-August 18, Tootsie runs at the Titusville Playhouse. Check out all new photos from the show here!
Quintessence Theatre To Present World Premiere Adaptation of GIOVANNI'S ROOM And More Photo
Quintessence Theatre To Present World Premiere Adaptation of GIOVANNI'S ROOM And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Quintessence Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary with a world premiere adaptation of Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM and the Philadelphia premiere of Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC.
Javon Jackson / Nikki Giovanni & Guest Nicole Zuraitis' JAVON AND NIKKI GO TO THE MOV Photo
Javon Jackson / Nikki Giovanni & Guest Nicole Zuraitis' JAVON AND NIKKI GO TO THE MOVIES Out Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024

Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson reunites with renowned poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni for a second extraordinary collaborationm Javon and Nikki Go to the Movies, due out August 23, 2024.
Photos: First Look At The Santa Fe Opera's New Production of DON GIOVANNI Photo
Photos: First Look At The Santa Fe Opera's New Production of DON GIOVANNI
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024

Enjoy first look photos of the Santa Fe Opera's new production of Don Giovanni directed by Stephen Barlow and inspired by the Picture of Dorian Gray.
Nikki Giovanni to Present Her Poetry With Musicians Javon Jackson and Christian McBri Photo
Nikki Giovanni to Present Her Poetry With Musicians Javon Jackson and Christian McBride
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2024

Nikki Giovanni, a renowned writer and civil rights activist, will present her poetry alongside musicians Javon Jackson and Christian McBride at NJPAC.
Opera Orlando To Present the Florida Premiere of DEFIANT REQUIEM: VERDI AT TEREZÍN Photo
Opera Orlando To Present the Florida Premiere of DEFIANT REQUIEM: VERDI AT TEREZÍN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

Opera Orlando has announced the release of DEFIANT REQUIEM, a powerful performance highlighting resilience and hope through music. Discover the inspiring story behind this unique operatic experience.
Cast Set For THE FABULIST at Charing Cross Photo
Cast Set For THE FABULIST at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

The world premiere of The Fabulist, with Music by Giovanni Paisiello, Book and Lyrics by James P. Farwell, and Directed by John Walton, comes to Charing Cross Theatre next month. Performances run 12 August - 21 September.
New Jersey Lyric Opera to Return To Kelsey Theatre For Summer Opera Festival Photo
New Jersey Lyric Opera to Return To Kelsey Theatre For Summer Opera Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

New Jersey Lyric Opera returns to Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College for a weekend of opera favorites from July 26-28. Enjoy performances of RIGOLETTO and more, featuring talented artists.
Prestini and Vavrek's Opera SILENT LIGHT to Open National Sawdust's 10th Anniversary Photo
Prestini and Vavrek's Opera SILENT LIGHT to Open National Sawdust's 10th Anniversary Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

National Sawdust will open its momentous 10th anniversary season with the world premiere production of Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek's sensual and poetic new opera Silent Light from September 26-29.
MONIKA, IT'S ME to be Presented at The Drama Factory This Summer Photo
MONIKA, IT'S ME to be Presented at The Drama Factory This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

Experience the compelling drama 'Monika, it's me' at THE DRAMA FACTORY in July. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Dodge Foundation and NJPAC to Present Poetry Events in Lead-Up to 20th Dodge Poetry F Photo
Dodge Foundation and NJPAC to Present Poetry Events in Lead-Up to 20th Dodge Poetry Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will continue their 2024 Dodge Poetry initiative this summer, with a series of events leading toward the debut of the reimagined Dodge Poetry Festival this fall. Learn about the events!
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Performs Voices of the Italian Baroque Photo
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Performs Voices of the Italian Baroque
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024

Join Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for a celebration of the Baroque era, revelling in the glorious choral music that once resounded under the gilded domes and painted ceilings of Rome’s great chapels, and echoed between the lavish balconies overlooking Venice’s Piazza San Marco, St Mark’s Square.
Choreographer Simone Mousset Makes Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut With THE PASSION O Photo
Choreographer Simone Mousset Makes Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut With THE PASSION OF ANDREA 2
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

Award-winning choreographer Simone Mousset will make her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with the silly and surreal The Passion of Andrea 2 at Dance Base.
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