Accessible Opera Company Showcases International Cast In Puccini's Comic Masterpiece
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2019
This November, Canada's only disability-led opera company is launching their eighth season with one of the funniest operas in the repertoire. On November 15, 16, 22 and 23, Opera Mariposa will present Puccini's one-act comedy Gianni Schicchi at St. Faith's Anglican Church in Vancouver, alongside a staged performance of Italian opera scenes.
The Parlour Presents Spring Opera Gala At Hawthorn Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019
Stunning opera ensemble The Parlour will take to the Hawthorn Arts Centre stage on Friday 15 November. Led by Boroondara's own Karen Van Spall and Adam Miller, the Spring Opera Gala will be a memorable night of stunning opera highlights performed by some of Melbourne's finest artists. The Parlour will treat audiences to an evening filled with soaring melodies from celebrated operas including Carmen, La Bohème, The Barber of Seville and Tosca.
Photo Flash: First Look at San Francisco Opera's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019
San Francisco Opera presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro) in a new production by director Michael Cavanagh at the War Memorial Opera House, October 11–November 1. The production marks the beginning of a multi-year project to weave together Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte's three operas—Le Nozze di Figaro, Così fan tutte and Don Giovanni—as a trilogy set within an American manor house during three time periods. Conductor Henrik Nánási leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and an international cast in this enduring comic masterpiece.
DON GIOVANNI Launches Opera Atelier's 2019/20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019
Opera Atelier's 2019/20 Season opens with their ground-breaking period production of Don Giovanni from October 31a?"November 9, 2019 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. This is the first time Opera Atelier's acclaimed production has been remounted for Toronto audiences since its 2011 premiere. Don Giovanni features Douglas Williams as Don Giovanni, Colin Ainsworth as Don Ottavio, Gustav Andreassen as the Commendatore, Mireille Asselin as Zerlina, Stephen Hegedus as Leporello, Carla Huhtanen as Donna Elvira, Olivier Laquerre as Masetto, and Meghan Lindsay as Donna Anna.
San Francisco Opera Presents Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2019
San Francisco Opera presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro) in a new production by director Michael Cavanagh at the War Memorial Opera House, October 11a?"November 1. The production marks the beginning of a multi-year project to weave together Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte's three operasa?"Le Nozze di Figaro, Così fan tutte and Don Giovannia?"as a trilogy set within an American manor house during three time periods. Conductor Henrik Nánási leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and an international cast in this enduring comic masterpiece.
San Francisco Opera Announces Cast Change For Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2019
San Francisco Opera announces a cast change for Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro), opening on October 11. American soprano Nicole Heaston will make her Company debut in the role of Countess Almaviva, replacing Irish soprano Jennifer Davis who has withdrawn due to illness. Ms. Davis, who was due to make her American opera debut with this role, expects to make a full recovery but a lingering virus and persistent cough have prevented her from participating fully in rehearsals and therefore she has determined it best to withdraw from the production and recuperate at home.
Seattle Opera Presents CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019
When stage director Lindy Hume last worked at Seattle Opera, her powerful Rigoletto sparked important #MeToo conversations with a story intended to be devoid of hope. Next up, she's bringing something completely different to McCaw Halla?"a sparkling fairytale that families will fall in love with.
Rob Houchen, Celinde Schoenmaker and More Complete Cast of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2019
Casting is complete for LA Opera's upcoming production of The Light in the Piazza. West End musical theater stars Rob Houchen, Liam Tamne and Celinde Schoenmaker, along with celebrated soprano Marie McLaughlin, join a formidable cast led by Renée Fleming, Dove Cameron and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Center For The Arts Presents 2019�"2020 ARTSReach Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019
Los Angeles-based hip-hop dance troupe Versa-Style Dance Company, Canadian Celtic group Derina Harvey Band, and the electrifying gospel performance of We Shall Overcome are just a few of the companies scheduled to perform as part of the ARTSReach program at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts this season.
PSO's All Mozart Season-Opener Features Naughton Twins
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2019
On Saturday, September 21 at 8 pm and Sunday, September 22 at 4 pm, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO) celebration of Rossen Milanov's 10th Anniversary Season begins with three works by Mozart. Princeton-born twins and virtuoso pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton perform the composer's Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat Major on a program with the Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Mozart's Symphony No. 41 a?oeJupiter.a?? Maestro Milanov conducts the concert, given in tribute to the memory of Edward T. Cone, professor, pianist, composer, and patron of the arts. Both performances are at historic Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University.
Birmingham Hippodrome Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2019
This October will mark Birmingham Hippodrome's official 120th birthday. To celebrate, the greatest show on earth will come to the city centre with a range of free performances and workshops honouring the theatre's origins as a circus.
Steep Theatre Announces 19th Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019
Steep Theatre announces the programming for its upcoming 19th season, which will continue the company's tradition of presenting bold plays from today's most exciting playwrights, brought to life by fearless ensembles and visionary directors.
Sarasota Opera Announces Casting For The 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2019
Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, and Richard Russell, Executive Director, are pleased to announce the casting for the 2019-20 season at Sarasota Opera, welcoming back returning Sarasota audience favorites as well as introducing new artists for their company debuts.
ANNE FRANK, A Musical Opens Off-Broadway This September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2019
The cast of 'ANNE FRANK, a musical', based on Anne Frank's life will feature 12 artists on stage to recreate Anne Frank's life filled with the touching music and lyrics written by Jean Pierre Hadida. This production marks the U.S Off-Broadway Premiere of this successful French musical which will be performed for the first time in English (adapted by Dylan Hadida). Directed and produced by David Serero, this new Off-Broadway production will take place at the Center for Jewish History (15 West 16th Street New York 10016), originally produced by Francine Disegni for Broadway Mad Production, Simon & Michal Kalfon.
BWW Review: Am I BLUE at Glimmerglass? You Bet. But There Are Also Some Guilty GHOSTS, and, Oh that Notorious RBG!
by Richard Sasanow - Aug 2, 2019
A summer's trip to Cooperstown, NY, is for two distinct audiences: Those who come for the Baseball Hall of Fame and those, like me, who come for the opera--the Glimmerglass Festival, under General Director Francesca Zambello, where i caught up with the John Corigliano-William Hoffman THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES, the brand-new BLUE by Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson and a program with Supreme Court Justice (and opera buff) Ginsburg commenting on some of her favorite works.