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Opened: September 27, 2024
Closing: September 27, 2024

Suor Angelica - West End History , Info & More

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St. Martin's Lane WC2N 4ES London

Suor Angelica is a heart-rending story of a young mother separated from her illegitimate child by her aristocratic family and confined to a convent. One of Puccini’s rawest creations, the opera takes us on an extraordinary emotional journey.



When she is forced by her family to join a convent, Angelica’s life is reduced to the confines of its walled garden. In this rose-scented cage, she is tormented by the love and life she was robbed of. Doubt consumes her as she questions her faith and tries to forgive herself and her family. A moment of crisis comes when she is visited by her aunt carrying devastating news of her son.



In Puccini’s profoundly moving score, the opera captures the searching, questioning nature of grief and the possibility or impossibility of forgiveness. Indeed the aria ‘Senza mamma’ (‘Sweetest love, you died without your mother’), is one of the most poignant Puccini ever wrote.



Sister Angelica is sung by Olivier Award-nominated soprano, Sinead Campbell-Wallace. Christine Rice, one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, sings the role of Angelica’s main tormentor, her aunt the Princess. Meanwhile, former Harewood artists, Alexandra Oomens and Madeleine Shaw, sing Sister Genovieffa and The Abbess respectively.



The production is directed by ENO’s Artistic Director, Annilese Miskimmon, and conducted by Corinna Niemeyer, Artistic and Music Director of the Orchestre de Chambre du Luxembourg, who is making her ENO debut. English translation by Amanda Holden.


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Lyric Opera of Kansas City to Present Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUT, 11/9-17
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 9, 2013


Lyric Opera of Kansas City continues its 56th season with a co-production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute November 9, 13, 15 and 17, 2013 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Seattle Opera Balances Budget with 2012-13 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2013


On Tuesday, September 24, at Seattle Opera's Annual Meeting at McCaw Hall, the company announced that it achieved a balanced budget for the 2012/13 season and eliminated the deficit from the 2011/12 season. The 12/13 season included productions of Turandot, Fidelio, La Cenerentola, La boheme, and a double-bill of La voix humaine and Suor Angelica. An audit, concluded in September, totaled the actual expense budget for the 12/13 season at just over $20.2 million. Revenues were sufficient to balance these expenses and retire the $758,000 accumulated deficit.

A Slice of Italy Coming in Verismo Opera's Suor Angelica, Cavalleria Rusticana to the bergenPAC
by Robert Diamond - Sep 30, 2013


The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) pays tribute in its 24th season to the Year of Italian Culture in the United States with the double bill of Giacomo Puccini's sentimental tragedy Suor Angelica(Sister Angelica) and Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana (Rustic Chivalry). Under Artistic Director Lucine Amara, one of the Metropolitan Opera's most luminary performers, the company presents each opera with a full cast on Sunday, October 20, 3:00 p.m., at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, in Englewood, New Jersey. The bergenPAC is handicapped accessible.

Verismo Opera Keeps Arts Affordable For Families with Sept-Oct 2013 Deals
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2013


Introducing children and families to the wonders of grand opera is the goal of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's (Verismo Opera) initiative to keep the arts accessible and affordable.

Vital's PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL to Return to McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 9/28-11/9
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2013


The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL will return to the McGinn/Cazale theatre for performances September 28th through November 9th, 2013. The one hour musical, with book and lyrics by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann and music, lyrics and orchestrations byJohn Gregor, is based on the popular children's book Pinkalicious by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. The musical adaptation is directed by Teresa K. Pond with choreography by Dax Valdes and musical direction byJad Bernardo with original direction by Suzu McConnell-Wood.

Verismo Opera Launches 24th Season with Open House Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2013


Celebrate the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's (Verismo Opera) 24th season with Love, Comedy, Obsession & Murder. Artistic Director and Met Opera luminary Lucine Amara invites the public, singers, actors, and people interested in volunteering with the organization to attend a free open house to learn more about Verismo Opera today, September 7, 2013, 1:00 p.m., at 44 Armory Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

STAGE TUBE: Florencia Fabris Dies of Stroke While Performing Verdi's REQUIEM
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 4, 2013


Argentine opera singer, Florencia Fabis, suffered a stroke on stage while singing Giuseppe Verdi's 'Requiem'. She died two days later at the age of 38. Below is a video of that performance.

Verismo Opera to Host Open House this Week, 9/7
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2013


The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera launches its 24th season with Love, Comedy, Obsession & Murder at its open house in celebration of the year of Italian culture in America. Artistic Director and Met Opera luminary Lucine Amara invites the public, singers, actors, and people interested in volunteering with the organization to attend a free open house to learn more about Verismo Opera on Saturday, September 7, 2013, 1:00 p.m., at 44 Armory Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

Dallas Opera Presents Family-Friendly Programming this Fall
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 26, 2013


The Dallas Opera is happy to present three weekends of family-friendly programming guaranteed to introduce you and your loved ones to the big, beautiful world of opera. The Dallas Opera Educational/Family Series, part of The Perot Foundation Education and Community Outreach Programs, is presented by Texas Instruments and made possible with additional support from Lockheed Martin.

Gotham Chamber Opera to Present Selections from LA HIJA DE RAPPACCINI at Guggenheim-Venice, Aug 26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2013


Gotham Chamber Opera, in collaboration with Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents selections from Daniel Catán's 1988 opera, La hija de Rappaccini (Rappaccini's Daughter), in A Musical Journey, From Venice to Tuscany and back again 1851-1991 onAugust 26, 2013 at 9pm at the Courtyard at Guggenheim-Venice.

New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera to Present SUOR ANGELICA and CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, Beg. 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2013


The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) celebrates the year of Italian culture in America with its new production of Giacomo Puccini's Suor Angelica and Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. Verismo Opera presents the grand production live with a full cast on Sunday, October 20, 3:00 p.m., at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, in Englewood, New Jersey.

Brooke Feldman Named New Stage Manager of New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2013


Evelyn La Quaif, General Manager of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, announces Brooke Feldman has been named the company's stage manager for the 2013-2014 season. Feldman will work in the company's double bill of Giacomo Puccini's Suor Angelica and Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey on October 20, 2013 and the 2014 productions of Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata in April and Puccini's La Boheme in October.

Metropolitan Opera Star Wendy White Suing Lincoln Center After 2011 Accident
by Robert Diamond - Aug 4, 2013


According to the NY Daily News, a lawsuit has been filed by Metropolitan Opera star Wendy White against Lincoln Center because she is 'permanently injured' from a 2011 accident at Lincoln Center.

Verismo Opera to Launch 24th Season with Open House, 9/7
by Devin MacDonald - Jul 30, 2013


Celebrate the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's (Verismo Opera) 24th season with Love, Comedy, Obsession & Murder. Artistic Director and Met Opera luminary Lucine Amara invites the public, singers, actors, and people interested in volunteering with the organization to attend a free open house to learn more about Verismo Opera on Saturday, September 7, 2013, 1:00 p.m., at 44 Armory Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Conductor Changes for 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2013


Lyric Opera of Kansas City Artistic Director Ward Holmquist today announced a change in two conductors for two productions of the 2013-14 season. The September 21-29 production of Bellini's The Capulets and the Montagues will now be conducted by Lyric Opera of Kansas City Artistic Director Ward Holmquist. Maestro Leonardo Vordoni will make his company debut leading a production in the 2014-15 season to be announced at a later date. The November 9-17 production of Mozart's The Magic Flute will now be conducted by Gary Thor Wedow. Ward Holmquist had been scheduled to conduct that production.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens at Fugard Theatre in Cape Town Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2013


The Fugard Theatre in District Six's 2013 winter musical will be Richard O'Brien's iconic rock musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Highlight Riverside Church's 2013 Organ Series, Now thru 8/6
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2013


Spotlighting one of the largest and most acclaimed organs in the world and continuing a decades old tradition of summer concerts featuring outstanding organists, The Riverside Church is presenting its Annual Summer Organ Series-featuring six concerts throughout the summer-every Tuesday, today, July 2 to August 6 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Church's majestic Nave, 490 Riverside Drive (bet. 120th & 122nd Sts.), Morningside Heights.

BWW Interviews: Jeffrey Eckstein Discusses Conducting Ballet Austin's GISELLE
by Jeff Davis - May 8, 2013


This Mother's Day weekend, Ballet Austin will present Giselle, the classic and beloved ballet of love, heartbreak and madness. Giselle is among ballet's great classics, with a lead role so challenging it has been known to make and break careers. Theophile Gautier-the influential French poet, author, critic and champion of the Romantic ballet-conceived Giselle in honor of ballerina Carlotta Grisi. With love, betrayal, heartbreak and forgiveness, Giselle brings a romantic close to the season. Giselle features choreography by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, Music by Adolphe Adam. The score will be performed live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra. BroadwayWorld had a chance to discuss the ballet with Maestro Jeffrey Eckstein who will be conducting the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

LA VOIX HUMAINE and SUOR ANGELICA Conclude Seattle Opera's 2012-13 Season, Now thru 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2013


Seattle Opera's 2012/13 season concludes in May with a double bill of compelling twentieth-century operas, both new to the company: La Voix Humaine, by Francis Poulenc, and Giacomo Puccini's Suor Angelica. Both these one-act operas follow fascinating women who must grapple with despair as they meet their fate; but the two works, like the composers who created them, are extremely different. In Poulenc's sensual monodrama, a woman stumbles through a minefield of emotions as she attempts to stay connected to her ex-lover over the telephone. Puccini's mystical tragedy tells the story of a young nun who learns of the death of the son she was forced to abandon. She kills herself yet miraculously passes into a state of grace. Performances begin tonight, May 4 and run through May 18.

Puccini's SUOR ANGELIA and GIANNI SCHICCHI Play Opera San Jose, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2013


Opera San Jose continues its 29th season with Giacomo Puccini's, double-bill Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi.

LA VOIX HUMAINE and SUOR ANGELICA to Conclude Seattle Opera's 2012-13 Season, 5/4-18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013


Seattle Opera's 2012/13 season concludes in May with a double bill of compelling twentieth-century operas, both new to the company: La Voix Humaine, by Francis Poulenc, and Giacomo Puccini's Suor Angelica. Both these one-act operas follow fascinating women who must grapple with despair as they meet their fate; but the two works, like the composers who created them, are extremely different. In Poulenc's sensual monodrama, a woman stumbles through a minefield of emotions as she attempts to stay connected to her ex-lover over the telephone. Puccini's mystical tragedy tells the story of a young nun who learns of the death of the son she was forced to abandon. She kills herself yet miraculously passes into a state of grace. Performances begin on May 4 and run through May 18.

Opera-Infused Play RISE Set for Theatre 54, Now thru 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2013


Roots and Wings Theatrical has announced the world premiere production of RISE, directed by Samantha Shechtman. RISE will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin tonight, April 5 and continue through Saturday, April 20. Opening Night is tonight, April 5 (8 p.m.).

PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL Returns to The Culture Project Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2013


Vital Theatre Company has announced the return of Pinkalicious, The Musical at Culture Project (formerly Bleecker St Theatre) due to popular demand. Performances are Saturdays 1:30 pm.

Nicholas Masters and More Honored at 2013 Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2013


The Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center was the scene of a celebration this evening as The Dallas Opera Guild presented a rich variety of homegrown talent competing for top prizes in the 25th Annual 'Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition,' an on-stage showcase for young opera singers with Texas connections.

Opera-Infused Play RISE Set for Theatre 54, 4/5-20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013


Roots and Wings Theatrical has announced the world premiere production of RISE, directed by Samantha Shechtman. RISE will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin Friday, April 5 and continue through Saturday, April 20. Opening Night is Friday, April 5 (8 p.m.).

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