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Tosca 2024

Opened: July 22, 2024
Closing: July 22, 2024

Tosca - West End History , Info & More

__FROM SARDOU'S PLAY TO PUCCINI’S OPERA__


From the early 1890s Giacomo Puccini had toyed with adapting French playwright Victorien Sardou’s gripping melodrama La Tosca into an opera, but only began serious work following the premiere of the critically acclaimed La bohème in 1896. Employing La bohème's gifted librettists Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica to streamline Sardou's complicated plot, Puccini’s Tosca premiered in 1900. 

With the city gripped by political unrest, fears of violence plagued the premiere at Rome’s Teatro Costanzi. However, Tosca opened without incident, and although unpopular with critics who disliked its violence, it became an immediate success with the public and has remained a favourite ever since.

__CHARACTER-PAINTING THROUGH MUSIC__


Puccini portrays the idealism of Tosca and her lover Cavaradossi through radiant, expansive music, including Act I's duet 'Qual occhio al mondo' (What eyes of this world), Cavaradossi's ardent aria 'Recondita armonia' (Hidden harmony) and Tosca's despairing Act II prayer 'Vissi d'arte' (I lived for my art). Scarpia's music, by contrast, is dark and terrifying – from the demonic chords that open the opera to the violence of his Act II exchanges with Tosca.


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Riccardo Massi  Withdraws From Cast of Royal Opera's AIDA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025


Riccardo Massi has withdrawn from the performance of Aida on Tuesday 28 January due to illness. The role of Radames will be performed by Jorge de León.

Lise Davidsen Departs DIE WALKURE at the Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025


Lise Davidsen has announced that due to her pregnancy she will be withdrawing from her scheduled performances in Die Walküre. The rest of the cast remains unchanged. 

OPERA America Selects Four Teams for the 2025 Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025


OPERA America will award the Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize to four teams of creative artists. The prize connects these rising artists with producers who can advance their careers.

Dita Von Teese Will Premiere DIAMONDS AND DUST at a Brand-New London Venue
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025


London’s newest West End venue, the Emerald Theatre will opens its doors with the debut of DIAMONDS and DUST, directed by long-reigning Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese. Check out all of the details here.

Lyric Opera To Present Sondra Radvanovsky THE PUCCINI HEROINES In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025


Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Sondra Radvanovsky in Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines, for three performances only, February 8–16, 2025.

CASTING CALL: SOM PRODUCE convoca audiciones para LOS MISERABLES en 2025
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 14, 2025


Según indica la nota, será la producción de Cameron Mackintosh del musical de Boublil y Schönberg.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Comes to English National Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025


This February, English National Opera will present the first revival of Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro.

BOTH EYES OPEN, A Hybrid Opera Theater Production, to Play Zellerbach Playhouse in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 4, 2025


New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.

Metropolitan Opera Unveils Cast Change for AIDA January Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2025


Tenor SeokJong Baek will sing the role of Radamès in upcoming performances Verdi’s Aida, at the Met Opera replacing Piotr Beczała, who has withdrawn due to illness. Learn more!

Theater for the New City Presents LOVE 'N COURAGE Gala In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025


Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program will be beneficiary of the theater's 22nd annual 'Love 'n Courage' benefit Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South.

Madison Opera Presents MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025


Madison Opera livens up winter with its first production of María de Buenos Aires, a tango opera by the  legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. A dark, surreal story told through song, poetry, and dance, María de  Buenos Aires will have performances on January 31 at 7:30pm and February 2 at 2:30pm in the Capitol Theater.  

Royal Opera House Launches Maria Callas Tour Featuring Angelina Jolie's Costumes From Biopic MARIA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025


To celebrate the UK cinema premiere of MARIA starring Angelina Jolie on 10 January 2025, the Royal Ballet and Opera will be hosting an exclusive tour honouring Maria Callas' time in Covent Garden.

Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Shows Of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2024


Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.

Conductor Daniele Callegari to Conduct January Performances of Verdi's RIGOLETTO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024


Conductor Daniele Callegari will conduct the January performances of Verdi's Rigoletto, replacing Maurizio Benini, who has withdrawn for personal reasons. Learn more!

Interview: LUCA NOTARI - UN MONDO IN CUI CREDERE
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 20, 2024


Incontriamo Luca Notari, attore e cantante, nonché affermato performer di teatro, in occasione dell’uscita dell’album Un Mondo In Cui Credere – Romanze Senza Tempo per la NAR International con distribuzione Warner.

TOSCA to be Presented by South Bend's Symphony, Lyric Opera, And Chamber Singers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024


Experience the thrill of opera as the South Bend Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the South Bend Lyric Opera and South Bend Chamber Singers to bring Giacomo Puccini's Tosca to life! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Shawna Lucey To Direct All-New BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE For Opera San José
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024


Opera San José will present an all-new production of Béla Bartók's chilling one-act opera Bluebeard's Castle directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey.

Xian Zhang Conducts New Jersey Symphony's 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024


New Jersey Symphony will present a special performance for the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration ringing in the Year of the Snake. Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct the performance on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:30 pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Burke United Methodist Church to Present the Premiere of 3:16, an Opera by Six Composers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024


Burke United Methodist Church will host the premiere of 3:16, an opera by six acclaimed composers. Maestro Janghyo Yoo will lead the cast. Learn how to attend.

MasterVoices to Perform NY Premiere Of BLIND INJUSTICE at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024


Artistic Director Ted Sperling will lead the 120–member MasterVoices Chorus and 12 cast members in the New York premiere of the acclaimed opera, Blind Injustice. Learn how to purchase tickets tot he February performances.

See THE 14TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024


Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joe Iconis & more! See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Sarasota Opera Finalizes International Cast For Winter Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024


Casting has been announced for Sarasota Opera’s 2025 Winter Opera Festival. Learn more about the upcoming festival, which is set for this February 2025.

San Francisco Opera Awards Opera Medal to Head of Properties Lori Harrison
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024


San Francisco Opera Dianne and Tad Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock presented the Company’s longtime Head of Properties, Lori Harrison, with the San Francisco Opera Medal, the Company’s highest honor.

See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.

Opera San José To Present Bartók's BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE In February 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024


Opera San José will present an all-new production of Béla Bartók's chilling one-act opera Bluebeard's Castle, directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey and conducted by Opera San José Music Director Joseph Marcheso.

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