The 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade Celebration Announces Return
The event is hosted by 6abc Action News’ Rick Williams, Cecily Tynan, Adam Joseph, Karen Rogers and Alicia Vitarelli with special guest host Carson Kressley, Emmy®-award winning daytime talk show host Tamron Hall and Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee of “Good Morning America.” The special will also include appearances from Disney and ABC favorites!
Ethan Davidson Named Chairman Of Michigan Opera Theatre
Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) announced today the election of Ethan Davidson as Chairman of its Board of Directors and Trustees. Davidson succeeds Rick Williams, who has served as Chairman for the past 17 years. Williams announced earlier this year that he would not stand for re-election. The transition, which will include a restructuring of the board, will take effect at the upcoming Annual Meeting Nov. 14.
Stephen Lord Resigns as Principal Conductor of Michigan Opera Theatre
Michigan Opera Theatre announced today that its Principal Conductor Stephen Lord has resigned from the company, effective immediately. MOT accepted the resignation following public allegations of Lord's past behavior, which do not align with the Company's values and standards.
Michigan Opera Theatre Announces $4 Million Grant For Community Outreach, Educational Programming And Facility Improvements
Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) announced today it has been awarded a $4 million grant from the William Davidson Foundation. The landmark gift to the company's comprehensive campaign is designated to support continued artistic excellence, community and educational outreach, and an enhanced patron experience through infrastructure and facility improvements to the David DiChiera Center for the Performing Arts and its Detroit Opera House. In addition, it serves as a call to action to inspire individuals and corporations to join in supporting MOT.
OPERA America's 2018 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients Announced
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards. Now in their 11th year, these awards honor outstanding trustees of U.S. opera companies for their exemplary leadership, generosity and audience-building efforts on behalf of their respective organizations.
Park Avenue Armory presents North American Premiere of 3D Chamber Opera
Composer and director Michel van der Aa's perspective-bending chamber opera Blank Out, based on the life and work of South African poet Ingrid Jonker, is reimagined within Park Avenue Armory's Wade Thompson Drill Hall in its North American premiere this September. Miah Persson performs live and is accompanied by a 3D film featuring Roderick Williams and the Netherlands Chamber Choir. The design of the space will capitalize on the malleability of the Drill Hall and the unique backdrop of its architecture with elements that heighten the panoramic landscapes found in the film, utilize the room's iconic vaulted ceiling, and create a stage that is interchangeably vast and intimate throughout the production.
The Dallas Opera Announces Season Opening Festivities
The Dallas Opera announces its magnificent kick-off event of the 2017-2018 Season FIRST NIGHT. Dedicated philanthropists Dianne and Mark H. LaRoe chair the festivities and Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger are Honorary Chairs. The Presenting Sponsor is Deutsche Bank Wealth Management.
Conductors Announced for 2017 Hart Institute at The Dallas Opera
The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the names of the six distinguished professionals selected to participate in the third annual residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera taking place November 5 - 19, 2017 in Dallas, Texas:
Only Three Weeks Left To Experience THE BODYGUARD
Sydney audiences have only three weeks left to see the award-winning hit musical THE BODYGUARD. The Sydney season ends on 2 July before heading to Brisbane's Lyric Theatre and then Melbourne's Regent Theatre. With people on their feet dancing at the end of every performance and four and five star reviews online, audiences are loving the iconic story and their favourite hits like I'm Every Woman, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, How Will I Know and I Will Always Love You.