Scott Davenport-Richards

PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).

OPERA America Awards Deborah Brevoort The Annual Campbell Opera Librettist Prize
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023

OPERA America has announced the 2023 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize recipient, Deborah Brevoort. Conceived and funded by acclaimed librettist and lyricist Mark Campbell, the Prize is the first award in the history of American opera created specifically to honor the work of opera librettists. The annual winner receives an award of $7,000 to support creative development and career advancement.

Cincinnati Opera and CCM to Workshop Two Operas-in-Progress This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023

Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) have announced the next events in their joint program, Opera Fusion: New Works.

39th Season Of Schwabacher Recital Series Begins Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023

The 39th season of the Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program, opens on March 1 with soprano Meigui Zhang and pianist John Churchwell and continues on March 22 with a program curated by Nicholas Phan featuring five San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows and Merola alumni.

San Francisco Opera Center and Merola Opera Program Announce 2023 Schwabacher Recital Series
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2023

Now in its 39th year, the Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program, returns this spring with a series of four recitals (March 1, March 22, April 12 and May 18) at San Francisco's Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater and San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Barbro Osher Recital Hall.

Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa to Lead New York Premiere of Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa's LOS OTROS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022

The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

Cincinnati Opera and CCM Announce NEXT OPERA FUSION: NEW WORKS WORKSHOP, ROBESON Opera
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2022

Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) are has announced the next workshop in their groundbreaking joint program, Opera Fusion: New Works.

American Lyric Theater to Stage Three New One-Act Operas
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 7, 2022

American Lyric Theater (ALT) announced today InsightALT: Opera in Eden, a performance featuring three new one-act operas on themes of temptation developed by Resident Artists in the company’s nationally acclaimed Composer Librettist Development Program. ALT’s current Resident Artists (Composers Jasmine Barnes, Johanny Navarro, and Alex Weiser; and Librettists Joshua Banbury, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, and Marcus Yi) were selected from over 200 applicants to join the CLDP this season. Opera in Eden, which is the culminating event of the first year of these artists’ residency, will take place at National Sawdust in Brooklyn on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 7:00pm.

American Lyric Theater Presents INSIGHTALT: OPERA IN EDEN
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022

American Lyric Theater announced today InsightALT: Opera in Eden, a performance featuring three new one-act operas on themes of temptation developed by Resident Artists in the company's nationally acclaimed Composer Librettist Development Program.

Kent State School Of Music To Commemorate May 4 Through Music, Dance And Poetry At Severance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022

The Kent State University School of Music returns to Severance Music Center on Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. featuring nearly 300 students from across the university performing a rich lineup of genres and styles from classical and jazz to gospel and world music.

Cincinnati Opera Announces $1.3 Million Gift to Support the Creation of New Operas Celebrating Black Stories
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2022

Cincinnati Opera is proud to announce that the company has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (“Mellon Foundation”).

The Atlanta Opera Announces 2021-22 Glynn Studio Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2021

Each of the Studio Artists is an early career professional with significant stage experience, some with lead performances and major concert appearances on their resume. This ensemble builds on The Atlanta Opera’s commitment to provide opportunities for performers at all stages in their careers.

Cincinnati Opera Releases Premiere Recording Of Scott Davenport Richards And David Cote's BLIND INJUSTICE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2021

Cincinnati Opera has released the live audio recording of the world premiere production of Blind Injustice, the critically acclaimed new opera with music by Scott Davenport Richards and libretto by David Cote. Directed by Robin Guarino, Blind Injustice was recorded in the Wilks Studio at Cincinnati’s Music Hall in July 2019 and is being released on the Fanfare Cincinnati label.

PREMIERES Announces Licensing Rights Available for INNER VOICES Catalogue of One-Act Solo Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2021

PREMIERES has announced that it will be making live production and streaming production rights available for selected works of its biennial INNER VOICES series. Premiere’s catalogue of solo one-act musicals includes: A THOUSAND WORDS COME TO MIND, ALICE UNWRAPPED, BORROWED DUST, FARHAD OR THE SECRET OF BEING and more.

10 Books Every Theatre Fan Should Read Just For Fun!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2020

This list includes books like Wicked: The Grimmerie and Hamilton: The Revolution, as well as a Broadway cookbook, a book about Broadway art, the collected lyrics and Stephen Sondheim, and more!

Netflix to Adapt August Wilson's Play MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Starring Viola Davis
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019

Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo and Michael Potts are set to star in the Netflix film adaptation of August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

Cincinnati Opera Announces Summer Programs
by Julie Musbach - Jun 19, 2019

Each year, Cincinnati Opera presents a diverse series of informative and entertaining Opera Raps lectures in the months leading up to, and during, the summer performance season.

Bay Street Theater Announces Title Wave @ Bay Street
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2019

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Title Wave at Bay Street: The 6th Annual New Works Festival, May 3 - 5. All readings are free, but tickets are required, as these events typically sell out. Tickets are available now at baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, or until show time.

Cincinnati Opera's Patty Beggs To Retire In 2020
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2019

Cincinnati Opera today announced news of a major transition to come in 2020: Patricia K. Beggs, The Harry Fath General Director and CEO, will retire at the close of the company's 100th anniversary season, after 35 years at the company. A national search for a new general director will begin immediately, to ensure a smooth transition.

Mellon Foundation Expands Funding For Cincinnati Opera, CCM Partnership
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2018

Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) are pleased to announce that The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a new grant of $550,000 to renew funding for Opera Fusion: New Works and support two new initiatives to promote diverse voices in the arts.