Ricky Ian Gordon

Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2025

Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis: THIS HOUSE to be Presented at Works & Process
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber. Learn more about the presentation and see how to attend.

BOTH EYES OPEN, A Hybrid Opera Theater Production, to Play Zellerbach Playhouse in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 4, 2025

New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.

The Stonewall Chorale Presents C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!-A FESTIVE CONCERT OF CHORAL MASTERPIECES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

The Stonewall Chorale announced its 48th season, featuring a mix of classical and contemporary works. The season begins December 7 with C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!, highlighting choral masterpieces.

The Dessoff Choirs Presents Annual MESSIAH SING And WELCOME YULE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

Join The Dessoff Choirs for their annual MESSIAH SING on December 6 and the festive WELCOME YULE concerts on December 7 and 8, celebrating the holiday season with choral music in New York City.

Adrienne Danrich's Intergenerational Program MUSIC AS THE MESSAGE Returns To St. Louis
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Adrienne Danrich, beloved hometown daughter and Emmy Award-winning, internationally acclaimed singer, composer and educator, returns to St. Louis for “Love's Language,” the latest creation in her MUSIC AS THE MESSAGE (MaM) series on Sunday, November 24th at 3pm at St. Timothy Episcopal Church.

Karen Slack, Lyric Unlimited's Artist-In-Residence, To Present Three-Part Recital Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Karen Slack, Lyric Unlimited's Artist-In-Residence, will present a three-part recital series exploring diverse musical genres and themes, offering audiences a unique musical experience. Learn more about the series!

The Dessoff Choirs Presents BRAHMS' REQUIEM: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF DESSOFF
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

The Dessoff Choirs has announced a performance of Brahms' Requiem on November 2, featuring acclaimed artists Will Liverman and Joélle Harvey. The concert will take place at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew.

TRU To Host Community Gathering Via Zoom - Way Way Off-Broadway: The Thriving Philadelphia Theater Scene
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced its next Community Gathering on September 6, featuring Charles Gilbert and Barbara Bellman discussing the thriving Philadelphia theater scene and MusiCoLab's contributions.

Conductor Daniela Candillari Reveals 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

Conductor Daniela Candillari revealed her 2024-2025 season. Learn more and see how to attend performances!

SYCAMORE TREES Cast Recording Featuring Marc Kudisch, Judy Kuhn & More Out This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2024

PS CLASSICS will release the original cast recording of Ricky Ian Gordon’s autobiographical musical Sycamore Trees. Learn more about the musical!

Gershwin & More Set for MasterVoices 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

MasterVoices has revealed details of the renowned chorus’ 83rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Musica Sacra Announces 2024-25 Season with Carnegie Hall Holiday Program and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024

Musica Sacra has announced its 2024-25 season featuring 'SurRound II,' a holiday program at Carnegie Hall, and a performance of 'Messiah' with the New York Philharmonic.

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.

Artpark to Present PUCCINI'S GREATEST: A GALA OPERA CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

Artpark will present a tribute to Giacomo Puccini with a gala opera concert at the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY. Enjoy renditions of Puccini's most beloved arias crafted by Michael Capasso. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Dessoff Choirs Announces 2024-2025 And 100th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

The Dessoff Choirs celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exciting 2024-2025 season featuring diverse choral works and special events.

BWW Q&A: Mikaela Bennett on BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTERS with Ramin Karimloo & Mikaela Bennett at Toronto Symphony Orchestra
by Joshua Wright - Jun 17, 2024

Mikaela Bennett is a celebrated singer and actress who is garnering praise for her artistic versatility on stage and in concert halls across the globe and is a recent recipient of the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis Announces Their 50th Anniversary Festival Season
by James Lindhorst - Jun 11, 2024

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) announced repertory and celebrations for a landmark 50th season in 2025, celebrating five decades of artistic innovation and discovery since the company’s founding in 1976. The 2025 Festival Season opens on May 24, 2025, with Johann Strauss II’s effervescent Die Fledermaus, which has not been seen at Opera Theatre since 1989. The season continues with the company’s 44th world premiere, This House, with music by Ricky Ian Gordon and libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage and her daughter Ruby Aiyo Gerber. Next, Opera Theatre will present an all-new staging of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale — the very first opera that the company ever performed. Britten’s enchanting adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream rounds out the season. In addition to four mainstage productions, Opera Theatre will continue to present the annual young artist showcase, Center Stage. This concert shines a spotlight on the members of OTSL’s highly selective Young Artist Programs, accompanied onstage by members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, which has served as OTSL’s Festival Season orchestra since 1978.

TWO CORNERS World Premiere & More Set for Finger Lakes Opera 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

Finger Lakes Opera has revealed its 2024 Summer Season, featuring the world premiere of B.E. Boykin and Jarrod Lee's TWO CORNERS and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Opera Maine to Present RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY At Portland Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Opera Maine's 2024 Studio Artist Program will present two performances of Rappahannock County by celebrated composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Mark Campbell. Learn how to purchase tickets.