Summer Programming Set For 2024 Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
Bryant Park has announced the 2024 lineup for its free summer performing arts series, Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America. The annual festival will feature 25 live music, dance, and theater events between May 31 and September 13.
COCAINE BEAR: The Opera Comes to Orlando Fringe Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024
If a bear does cocaine in the woods, does anyone hear him? Inspired by a movie which was inspired by a true story, Cocaine Bear: The Opera is a story about what happens when a bear ingests cocaine, and everyone sings about it. The notes are high and so is the bear.
Review: MASTER CLASS at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Apr 12, 2024
For opera lovers around the world, Maria Callas was a gigantic figure well known for her unusual and daring performances. She was a singer who ruled the classical musical world for a large part of the 20th century and left an indelible mark with her talent and her larger-than-life personality.
Video: Get A First Look At LA Opera's LA TRAVIATA
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024
Get a first look at LA Opera's production of Giuseppe Verdi's beloved romantic tragedy, La Traviata, starring soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen - now on stage through April 27th, 2024.
Review: Fine Singing Makes RONDINE Easy to Swallow under Scappucci
by Richard Sasanow - Mar 30, 2024
The first night of the Met’s revival of Puccini’s LA RONDINE (THE SWALLOW) was filled with surprises of one sort or another, under the baton of that smart conductor, Speranza Scappucci. She knows her way around Puccini and deserves to be heard more frequently at the house. The production had glamour through Art Deco-ish scenic design by Ezio Frigerio, with lighting by Duana Schuler and costumes by Franca Squarciapino.
Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater.
GOLDEN WEST GALA Comes to the North Carolina Opera
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
North Carolina Opera has announced its highly anticipated 'Golden West Gala,' a dazzling evening of music, glamour, and philanthropy, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at The Pavilion at The Angus Barn.
Daniela Candillari to Lead Arizona Opera's DON GIOVANNI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024
Daniela Candillari's 2023-2024 season will continue in April with a return to Arizona Opera, where she will lead four performances of Mozart's Don Giovanni in Phoenix. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!