Francesca Zambello News

North Carolina Opera presents Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7:30PM Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 2:00PM Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

Following a comprehensive search, the board of New Orleans Opera Association (NOOA) has announced Anglo-American producer and librettist Lila Palmer as its new General and Artistic Director. Her term begins on May 15, 2024.

North Carolina Opera (NCO) will present Gioachino Rossini's rom-com opera, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, on Friday, February 2 and Sunday, February 4 in downtown Raleigh. The production is currently the fastest-selling opera in company history.

North Carolina Opera will present Gioachino Rossini's rom-com opera, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative (AOI), an acclaimed initiative to commission and present new American operas, on January 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. T

The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway production of The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Find out who is starring in the musical here!

The Joyce Theater Foundation is continuing its mission to bring the best in dance to its New York City stage in the eighth iteration of American Dance Platform.

Ten years ago, Washington National Opera (WNO) premiered a family opera about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus in a manger. This past weekend, The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me returned to Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for four performances only. I reviewed the premiere, and it was as good as I remembered – and possibly even better on second listening.

Rebecca has extended through 7 January in Vienna. Learn more about the show here!

Today’s subject Jeanine Tesori is a two-time Tony Award winning composer whose work spans the gamut from large scale and chamber musicals for Broadway to grand opera and beyond. Her holiday children’s opera The Lion, The Unicorn and Me premiered ten years ago at Kennedy Center as a commission for Washington National Opera (WNO). The work will be returning to Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for a one weekend four performance engagement on December 8th through 10th.

Opus 3 Artists announces the integration of Magnum Opus Artists' roster of over 40 artists, expanding its vocal department. Founder Nathan Wentworth joins Opus 3 Artists as Senior Vice President of the Vocal Department. Caroline Woodfield will transition to a consultant role.

Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative featuring three world premieres of 20-minute chamber operas.

Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold child actor auditions for Aida. Auditions for child actors will be held for the upcoming production of Aida at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.

Now being performed at the Kauffman Center and concluding this weekend is a wonderful rendition by the Lyric Opera of Kansas City of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s final composition together, “The Sound of Music”  This production is as good as it gets. Framed by massive settings by Peter J. Davison and glorious costumes by Alex Valasek, “Sound of Music” is the incredible, mostly true tale of the Von Trapp family singers and their escape from the Nazis taken from the Matriarch Maria Von Trapp’s 1949 memoir.

Washington National Opera will present 'The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me,' a family opera retelling the Nativity story. Don't miss this enchanting production at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater from December 8-10.

To explore the multifaceted issues of the opera, WNO is hosting a panel discussion at the Military Women's Memorial on October 23 at 5:30p.m with a real female pilots whose experience is similar to the opera heroine, Jess.

Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced the beloved American Broadway Musical, The Sound of Music, Nov. 4-12, 2023 at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced the next production of the 2023-2024 season, The Sound of Music. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Take a first look at the highly anticipated production of THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse. Get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming show and go behind the scenes with these stunning photos. Don't miss out on this captivating performance.