Jo Davies
Latest News on Jo Davies:
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center, Soulpepper, Opera Australia—Major Theatres Face Leadership Shakeups (Feb 3, 2025)
Jo Davies Steps Down As Artistic Director of Opera Australia (Aug 30, 2024)
Review: YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, Opera Holland Park (Aug 8, 2024)
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center, Soulpepper, Opera Australia—Major Theatres Face Leadership Shakeups (Feb 3, 2025)
Jo Davies Steps Down As Artistic Director of Opera Australia (Aug 30, 2024)
Review: YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, Opera Holland Park (Aug 8, 2024)
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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For KISS ME, KATE at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-07 09:29:59
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Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center, Soulpepper, Opera Australiaâ€"Major Theatres Face Leadership Shakeups
by Alex Freeman - Feb 3, 2025
This week’s theatre news highlights key shifts in leadership, policy, and industry trends. From calls for cultural organizations to expand their audiences to the reintroduction of legislation supporting performing artists, financial sustainability remains a pressing theme. On Broadway, Hell’s Kitchen earns a GRAMMY, while Sardi’s prepares to welcome back Broadway Bets. Leadership changes at the Kennedy Center, Syracuse Stage, and Soulpepper Theatre signal transitions across major institutions, and international headlines bring further challenges, including the cancellation of Coraline and Opera Australia’s ongoing turmoil. As the industry navigates these developments, adaptation and advocacy remain at the forefront.
by Alex Freeman - Feb 3, 2025
This week’s theatre news highlights key shifts in leadership, policy, and industry trends. From calls for cultural organizations to expand their audiences to the reintroduction of legislation supporting performing artists, financial sustainability remains a pressing theme. On Broadway, Hell’s Kitchen earns a GRAMMY, while Sardi’s prepares to welcome back Broadway Bets. Leadership changes at the Kennedy Center, Syracuse Stage, and Soulpepper Theatre signal transitions across major institutions, and international headlines bring further challenges, including the cancellation of Coraline and Opera Australia’s ongoing turmoil. As the industry navigates these developments, adaptation and advocacy remain at the forefront.
Jo Davies Steps Down As Artistic Director of Opera Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024
Just nine months into her tenure and partway through her inaugural season as Opera Australia Artistic Director, acclaimed British director Jo Davies has left the post effective immediately.Â
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024
Just nine months into her tenure and partway through her inaugural season as Opera Australia Artistic Director, acclaimed British director Jo Davies has left the post effective immediately.Â
Review: YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, Opera Holland Park
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 8, 2024
Opera Holland Park close out another acclaimed season with a rollicking Yeomen Of The Guard.
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 8, 2024
Opera Holland Park close out another acclaimed season with a rollicking Yeomen Of The Guard.
GUYS & DOLLS Set For Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024
Opera Australia has announced a new production of the iconic musical Guys & Dolls for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2025, that will transport audiences to 1950's Manhattan, a colourful and glamorous world filled with showgirls and gangsters, set against Sydney's glittering skyline.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024
Opera Australia has announced a new production of the iconic musical Guys & Dolls for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2025, that will transport audiences to 1950's Manhattan, a colourful and glamorous world filled with showgirls and gangsters, set against Sydney's glittering skyline.
HADESTOWN to Open in Sydney, Australia in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024
Hadestown will make its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024
Hadestown will make its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Performances Today on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!
Opera Australia Will Perform Five Sydney Opera House Premieres in Summer 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023
Opera Australia (OA) has announced its 2024 Sydney Summer Season with guest Creative Director Lindy Hume presenting five Sydney Opera House premieres, having been invited by CEO Fiona Allan to curate the season.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023
Opera Australia (OA) has announced its 2024 Sydney Summer Season with guest Creative Director Lindy Hume presenting five Sydney Opera House premieres, having been invited by CEO Fiona Allan to curate the season.
The ENO Presents THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022
This Autumn, the English National Opera (ENO) presents the first production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard in the company's history.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022
This Autumn, the English National Opera (ENO) presents the first production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard in the company's history.
Richard McCabe Joins The Cast Of THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD At The ENO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022
This November, Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage and screen actor and musician Richard McCabe makes his operatic debut in the English National Opera's (ENO) first production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022
This November, Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage and screen actor and musician Richard McCabe makes his operatic debut in the English National Opera's (ENO) first production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard.
The English National Opera Announces 2022/23 Plans
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022
The English National Opera (ENO) announces its 2022/23 Main Stage Season. The ENO's 2022/23 Season features nine main stage productions at the London Coliseum: seven new productions and two revivals.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022
The English National Opera (ENO) announces its 2022/23 Main Stage Season. The ENO's 2022/23 Season features nine main stage productions at the London Coliseum: seven new productions and two revivals.
Welsh National Opera Announces Its Autumn 2021 Season
by Marianka Swain - Sep 6, 2021
Welsh National Opera has announced full details of its Autumn 2021 Season which features a new production of Puccini’s Madam Butterfly and WNO’s much-loved production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. A series of digital talks and events to explore the themes of Madam Butterfly are also planned.Â
by Marianka Swain - Sep 6, 2021
Welsh National Opera has announced full details of its Autumn 2021 Season which features a new production of Puccini’s Madam Butterfly and WNO’s much-loved production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. A series of digital talks and events to explore the themes of Madam Butterfly are also planned.Â
VIDEO: Nick Butcher, Tom Ling & Joe White Join Goodspeed's IN THE (HOME) OFFICE Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2020
In this episode of In The (Home) Office, Donna Lynn will check in with Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White who developed their new musical at Goodspeed's 2020 Johnny Mercer Colony. Tune in to learn more about their project and hear song or two.Â
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2020
In this episode of In The (Home) Office, Donna Lynn will check in with Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White who developed their new musical at Goodspeed's 2020 Johnny Mercer Colony. Tune in to learn more about their project and hear song or two.Â
Listen: PIECE BY PIECE Podcast Discusses CAROUSEL in New Episode
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2020
Musical theatre podcast 'Piece by Piece' explored the iconic musical Carousel in its latest episode, released today, Tuesday 21 April.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2020
Musical theatre podcast 'Piece by Piece' explored the iconic musical Carousel in its latest episode, released today, Tuesday 21 April.
2020 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony At Goodspeed Participants Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020
In what has become an annual ritual, a total of 40 established and emerging composers, lyricists, and librettists will converge on the Goodspeed campus from mid-January through mid-February 2020 to participate in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, representing 15 new musicals, will populate the campus, creating a truly exciting environment for discovery and inspiration.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020
In what has become an annual ritual, a total of 40 established and emerging composers, lyricists, and librettists will converge on the Goodspeed campus from mid-January through mid-February 2020 to participate in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, representing 15 new musicals, will populate the campus, creating a truly exciting environment for discovery and inspiration.
Birmingham Hippodrome Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2019
This October will mark Birmingham Hippodrome's official 120th birthday. To celebrate, the greatest show on earth will come to the city centre with a range of free performances and workshops honouring the theatre's origins as a circus.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2019
This October will mark Birmingham Hippodrome's official 120th birthday. To celebrate, the greatest show on earth will come to the city centre with a range of free performances and workshops honouring the theatre's origins as a circus.
Royal Exchange Theatre Announces Autumn/Winter 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2019
Under Sarah Frankcom's Artistic Directorship the Royal Exchange Theatre has been redefined, reimagined and reframed. It has explored classic texts in new and radical ways, celebrated the vitality and significance of new writing, embraced new ways to talk to audiences and engage communities and supported theatre makers to challenge their own practice.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2019
Under Sarah Frankcom's Artistic Directorship the Royal Exchange Theatre has been redefined, reimagined and reframed. It has explored classic texts in new and radical ways, celebrated the vitality and significance of new writing, embraced new ways to talk to audiences and engage communities and supported theatre makers to challenge their own practice.
BWW: KISS ME, KATE, London Coliseum
by Marianka Swain - Jun 21, 2018
Cole Porter's 1948 love letter to showbiCole Porter's 1948 love letter to showbiz is brilliantly served by Opera North's big, bold and bawdy production - both soaringly romantic and packed with meta winks. A touring staple, Jo Davies' detailed take (the revival helmed by Ed Goggin) beds down very comfortably in the London Coliseum.
by Marianka Swain - Jun 21, 2018
Cole Porter's 1948 love letter to showbiCole Porter's 1948 love letter to showbiz is brilliantly served by Opera North's big, bold and bawdy production - both soaringly romantic and packed with meta winks. A touring staple, Jo Davies' detailed take (the revival helmed by Ed Goggin) beds down very comfortably in the London Coliseum.
FUN HOME Leads June's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jun 17, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a ground-breaking musical to a mighty modern classic, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
by Marianka Swain - Jun 17, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a ground-breaking musical to a mighty modern classic, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
BWW Review: KISS ME, KATE; Cole Porter, Shakespeare e la compagnia Opera North portano splendore sul palco dell'Alighieri
by Maria Chiara Parmiani - Jun 14, 2018
Molto spesso noi miseri e incompresi amanti del musical ci lamentiamo di non riuscire a volare fino a Londra o a New York per assistere alle grandi produzioni, a causa di mancanza di tempo e di denaro. Quest'anno pero il Ravenna Festival, giunto alla sua diciannovesima edizione, ha deciso di fare un regalo agli appassionati del genere, portando sul palco del Teatro Alighieri la compagnia inglese Opera North.
by Maria Chiara Parmiani - Jun 14, 2018
Molto spesso noi miseri e incompresi amanti del musical ci lamentiamo di non riuscire a volare fino a Londra o a New York per assistere alle grandi produzioni, a causa di mancanza di tempo e di denaro. Quest'anno pero il Ravenna Festival, giunto alla sua diciannovesima edizione, ha deciso di fare un regalo agli appassionati del genere, portando sul palco del Teatro Alighieri la compagnia inglese Opera North.
BWW Review: OKLAHOMA!, West Horsley Place
by Fiona Scott - Jun 9, 2018
Oh, what a beautiful evening in West Horsley! Grange Park Opera open their 2018 summer festival season with Rogers and Hammerstein's vintage musical (the first of its kind in 1943), set in the farming heartlands of America.
by Fiona Scott - Jun 9, 2018
Oh, what a beautiful evening in West Horsley! Grange Park Opera open their 2018 summer festival season with Rogers and Hammerstein's vintage musical (the first of its kind in 1943), set in the farming heartlands of America.
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