Review: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S TOSCA at San Diego Civic Center Theatre
by Ron Bierman - Mar 29, 2023
WhaThe San Diego Opera has outdone itself with its most recent production of Puccini’s Tosca. The three major roles are sung by appealing voices with exceptional power; the company’s chorus and the city’s children’s choir combined for thrilling moments, especially in the riveting Act I finale; San Diego Symphony musicians excelled under Italian conductor Valerio Galli, caressing the opera’s most romantic melodies and offering glowing resonance in its heroic themes. The evening ended with curtain calls that brought an understandably pleased audience to its feet in enthusiastic appreciation of an outstanding entertainment.t did our critic think of SAN DIEGO OPERA'S TOSCA at San Diego Civic Center Theatre?
Opera Orlando Presents THE MOZART DINNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023
Opera Orlando and honorary chairs Margie and Chuck Steinmetz present The Mozart Dinner on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Sarasota Youth Opera Announces New Coordinator, Cameron Maxwell
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2023
Sarasota Opera has announced that Florida native Cameron Maxwell has been hired as the new Youth Opera Coordinator. Ms. Maxwell will be the administrator for Sarasota Youth Opera programs and performances and will also be the liaison to the parents and community. Sarasota Youth Opera is currently in its winter semester and is now working towards the Youth Opera Summer Camp to be held this June.
SWEAT & More Lead San Francisco's April 2023 Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Mar 21, 2023
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. April 2023's top picks include Merrily We Roll Along, Sweat, and more.
Interview: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S TOSCA at San Diego Civic Center Theatre
by Ron Bierman - Mar 20, 2023
Puccini is one of Michelle Bradley’s favorite composers, and she’s in San Diego to sing his Tosca for the San Diego Opera company. We were originally scheduled to talk in person, but a rehearsal change meant Zoom was going to work better for an hour discussion.
“I'm happy to be back, and I know that everyone's happy to have me back because I've been treated warmly as always. They check up on me making sure I'm okay, and Southern California feels like a working vacation. After rehearsal I can have a nice walk any time of day. The ocean’s close, the mountains, beautiful views. I've made some great friends, and it’s a wonderful relationship to have. They seem to think I’m a star.”
Utah Opera Announces 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023
Love is a ubiquitous theme in opera—and the Utah Opera's 2023-24 season explores the many facets of love through four distinct productions at Salt Lake City's Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.
Opera Naples' FESTIVAL UNDER THE STARS Opens With Jennifer Rowley and Jonathan Tetelman
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023
Soprano Jennifer Rowley and tenor Jonathan Tetelman are among the world-renowned artists that will perform during Opera Naples' third annual outdoor Festival Under the Stars March 21 to April 5 in Cambier Park. Rowley opens the multi-day festival with the Opera Stars Concert with orchestra Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Tetelman takes the stage Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m.
Review: Are Met Audiences Blue? Yes, Because TRAVIATA Has an Angel
by Richard Sasanow - Mar 10, 2023
Soprano Angel Blue’s Violetta didn’t seem as tragic as we’re used to seeing in Verdi’s masterwork and maybe that's right. She’s lived life on her own terms and if she’s dying of tuberculosis, well, c’est la vie. (After all, the source of the piece is French: the Alexandre Dumas fils “La Dame aux Camellias”).