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Middle Atlantic Region Returns To Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, designed to discover and assist with the career development of tomorrow's opera stars, will host the final round for the Middle Atlantic Region at the Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center.
Review: Arizona Opera Presents FRANKENSTEIN ~ A Masterpiece of Horror and Humanity
by Herbert Paine - Oct 17, 2023

Arizona Opera's production of Gregg Kallor’s FRANKENSTEIN is an absolute triumph and a significant addition to the operatic repertoire. The world premiere continues at The Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, October 21 and 22.
What You Need to Know About the World Premiere of PROXIMITY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

See details about the world premiere of Proximity at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
Gord Downie (Tragically Hip) & Bob Rock Share New Single
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2023

Arts & Crafts is proud to premiere “The Moment Is A Wild Place,” the latest single from the long-fabled collaboration between Gord Downie, late frontman of legendary Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, and GRAMMY® Award-winning producer/musician Bob Rock.
90.9 WGUC to Broadcast Cincinnati Opera's 2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL on Sunday Evenings in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022

On Sunday evenings this November, Cincinnati Opera will partner with 90.9 WGUC, Cincinnati's classical public radio station, to broadcast select productions from its 2022 Summer Festival. Each broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. ET. You can listen on air at 90.9 FM and online at wguc.org.
Cincinnati Opera's 2022 Summer Festival Concludes With CASTOR AND PATIENCE, AIDA, And MORRIS AND FRIENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022

Cincinnati Opera concludes its 2022 Summer Festival July 21-31 with two powerful opera productions and one star-studded concert event.
Photos: First Look at BLUE at Pittsburgh Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2022

Pittsburgh Opera's production of Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson's 'Blue' opened Saturday, April 23rd at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
WNO Releases World-Premiere Recording & Documentary Highlighting BLUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022

​Washington National Opera today released a recording and short documentary-film highlighting Blue, the critically-acclaimed opera—named the “Best New Opera of 2020” (The Music Critics Association of North America)—by Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori and NAACP Theatre Award winning librettist Tazewell Thompson.
Cincinnati Opera Announces Revised Dates For World Premiere Of Spears/Smith CASTOR AND PATIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022

Originally commissioned for Cincinnati Opera's 100th anniversary in 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Castor and Patience receives its much-anticipated world premiere in July 2022.
Cincinnati Opera Announces Cast, Production, And Schedule Updates For 2022 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022

Cincinnati Opera today shared updated cast, production, and schedule details for its 2022 Summer Festival, which will take place June 18 through July 31, 2022. After two seasons away, the company returns this summer to its longtime performance venues, Cincinnati Music Hall and the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA).
Best New Opera Winner Blue Leads Slate of Exciting Events in February"March 2022 at Seattle Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2022

Seattle Opera continues its 2021/22 season with a dynamic lineup of opera events, including community conversations, artist recitals, laser shows, and a timely and award-winning opera.
Cincinnati Opera Presents World Premiere of Spears/Smith CASTOR AND PATIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2021

Originally commissioned for Cincinnati Opera's 100th anniversary in 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Castor and Patience receives its much-anticipated world premiere in July 2022.
Celebrates 50th Season With Tazewell Thompson's Landmark Opera BLUE At The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2021

Celebrating 50 years, and the first full season under the artistic leadership of Gary L. Wasserman Artistic Director Yuval Sharon, Michigan Opera Theatre is poised to mount its first fully staged opera in nearly two years.
MOT to Celebrate 50th Season with Tazewell Thompson's BLUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2021

The first full production in its 2021-2022 season, the opera company will present Tazewell Thompson’s powerful opera, BLUE for two performances, September 11 & 12 both at 7PM at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.
Seattle Opera Announces 2021/22 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2021

After more than a year without live, in-person performances due to COVID-19, Seattle Opera will officially return to the theater this fall with its 2021/22 Season. Offerings include immortal favorites (La bohème, The Marriage of Figaro), historic works with a modern twist (Orpheus and Eurydice), plus an award-winning piece speaking to racial injustice in America (Blue).
Portland Opera Announces TOSCA, WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT & More As Part of 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2021

 It is a new chapter at Portland Opera, as the company shares a rearticulated vision for the future, built on foundational progress accomplished during COVID-19 closures, and upcoming programming shaped by a new mission and values for the organization. 
Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 24- with Micah Stock, Danny Burstein, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2021

Today (March 24) in live streaming: The Chaos Twins celebrate Black Lady Magic, a Fiddler party on Stars in the House, Micah Stock visits Backstage Live, and more!
Wake Up With BWW 3/24: AIN'T SUPPOSED TO DIE A NATURAL DEATH Plans Broadway Revival, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2021

Today's top stories: Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death is set to return to Broadway, Sunday in the Park With George will not open in the West End this year, and more!
The Met Announces Two-Week Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams, Featuring DON GIOVANNI and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2021

The Met has announced themed lineups for two weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, the company’s ongoing series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the its website during the coronavirus closure. The schedule includes a Myths and Legends week and a Love Triangles week.
Seattle Opera Presents Broadcast of Richard Wagner's RING Cycle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021

Seattle Opera will offer a broadcast of its most popular production of all time—Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle this February. Tune in to Classical KING FM 98.1 or king.org to enjoy a 2005 recording of the four-day opera. This “cycle” includes: Das Rheingold on Feb. 6, Die Walküre on Feb. 9, Siegfried on Feb. 11, and Götterdämmerung on Feb. 13.

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