Opera Orlando Announces OPERA ON THE TOWN Series Update
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021
The Opera has had to postpone the piano workshop of its first commissioned opera, The Secret River, and will now launch the Opera on the Town series with the world premiere of Death of Ivan Ilych in partnership with Thompson Street Opera Company.
Opera Orlando's MainStage Series Continues With HANSEL & GRETEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2021
Opera Orlando’s MainStage series continues with the remount of Opera Orlando’s acclaimed production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel. This scrumptious treat for the whole family, sung in English and reduced to a kid-friendly 75 minutes, will be presented in the round at Dr. Phillips Center in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater.
Opera San José Extends THREE DECEMBERS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2020
Due to the overwhelming demand this holiday season, Opera San José is extending the run of the hit virtual production of Jake Heggie's chamber opera, Three Decembers through January 31, 2021.
BWW Feature: ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Dec 26, 2020
Los Angeles Opera has a wealth of operatic and recital material on its website page On Now. A must see link is the company’s inaugural event, the virtual company premiere of The Anonymous Lover, an unjustly neglected 1780 chamber opera by Joseph Bologne, better known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
VIDEO: Watch Betsy Wolfe Takeover Our Instagram!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 7, 2020
Betsy Wolfe took over our Instagram story yesterday leading up to her concert premiere last night! Missed all the fun? No worries-- check out highlights from her takeover and purchase the concert On Demand!
VIDEO: Watch NYC Cabaret Star Stephen S. Miller's New Music Video CABARET
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2020
Actor and cabaret star Stephen S. Miller, the host of the internet TV show 'The Mama Rose Show,' for his birthday returned to London-based Harold Sanditen's Open Mic Party on December 3rd where he performed the song “Cabaret” from the beloved musical of the same name.
Betsy Wolfe Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 6, 2020
In celebration of her holiday special 'A Pants Optional Holiday' premiering tonight, Betsy Wolfe will be taking over our Instagram today!
Husband And Wife Opera Stars John Riesen And Gillian Lynn Cotter Release New Holiday Album, CHRISTMAS AT HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020
Opera singers and real-life husband and wife John Riesen, tenor, and Gillian Lynn Cotter (Riesen), mezzo-soprano, have compiled a collection of their favorite holiday tunes in the classic styles of Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Michael Buble, and more.
Stephen S. Miller Celebrates His Birthday With London Return On Harold Sanditen's OPEN MIC PARTY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2020
New York City-based actor and cabaret star Stephen S. Miller, the host of the internet TV show 'The Mama Rose Show,' for his birthday will be returning to perform on London-based Harold Sanditen's Open Mic Party on Thursday, December 3rd. Watch the livestream that day at 2:10pm New York City time/7:10 p.m. London time on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/HaroldSanditen/live and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/haroldsanditen.
San Francisco Opera Sells Costumes in Online Shop
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2020
San Francisco Opera has launched its first-ever online costume shop sale. Now, fans have the opportunity to stock their closets with individually designed outfits direct from the opera stage.
Opera Orlando Announces DIE FLEDERMAUS: THE REVENGE OF THE BAT
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2020
Opera Orlando has been working closely with Dr. Phillips Center on safety protocols and procedures to get back to live, in-person performances. “In addition to getting input from fellow opera and theater companies who have started to re-open, Opera Orlando is are incorporating CDC recommendations, local official guidance, and input from Company partner Orlando Health in preparing to launch our 2020-21 season in December,” states executive director Gabriel Preisser. “We have taken the time to ensure we have best practices in place as we get back to producing opera and celebrating our fifth anniversary season with five new productions. It is exciting to be back On the MainStage in just a month's time, and I am personally looking forward to seeing everyone there.”
Individual Tickets On Sale for Opera Orlando's HANSEL & GRETEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2020
Get ready for the party 2020 needs! Opera Orlando's 2020-21 Season is almost here as the Opera on the MainStage series kicks off in December with Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus: The Revenge of the Bat, sung in English with English dialogue and supertitles, at Dr. Phillips Center in the Walt Disney Theater.
San Francisco Opera Presents Online Costume Shop Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020
In a rare opportunity for opera fans and sartorial mavens, San Francisco Opera will offer costumes previously worn by artists on the War Memorial Opera House stage to the general public for just one weekend.
Opera San Jose Announces Superstar Susan Graham In THREE DECEMBERS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020
Opera San José has announced it will present a new fully staged production of Jake Heggie's chamber opera, Three Decembers, featuring world-renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham in the central role, alongside celebrated Opera San José Resident Artists soprano Maya Kherani and baritone Efraín Solís, in a world-class digital production offered via on-demand streaming beginning December 3, 2020.
BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Paulo Szot
by Nicholas Adler - Oct 19, 2020
An enchanted evening it sure was for those lucky enough to get to see the revival of South Pacific at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. Chocked full of A-List Broadway performers included the talents of Kelli O’Hara, Matthew Morrison, Danny Burstein, Liz McCartney and the golden voiced baritone making his Broadway debut, Paulo Szot.