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VIDEO: Portland Opera Presents THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2019

Portland Opera is thrilled to bring its production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville to the stage this June. Considered one of the greatest comic operas of all time, Rossini's opera tells the story of the Count Almaviva, who has fallen for the charming Rosina, and enlists the help of the town barber Figaro to assist in winning her affection. Together they try to outwit her guardian Dr. Bartolo, who also vies for her hand. Portland Opera will present four performances of The Barber of Seville on June 7, 9m, 13, 15 at the Keller Auditorium.

Photo Flash: First Look At THE BARBER OF SEVILLE At Portland Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2019

Portland Opera is thrilled to bring its production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville to the stage this June. Considered one of the greatest comic operas of all time, Rossini's opera tells the story of the Count Almaviva, who has fallen for the charming Rosina, and enlists the help of the town barber Figaro to assist in winning her affection. Together they try to outwit her guardian Dr. Bartolo, who also vies for her hand. Portland Opera will present four performances of The Barber of Seville on June 7, 9m, 13, 15 at the Keller Auditorium.

Portland Opera Presents Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2019

Portland Opera is thrilled to bring its production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville to the stage this June. Considered one of the greatest comic operas of all time, Rossini's opera tells the story of the Count Almaviva, who has fallen for the charming Rosina, and enlists the help of the town barber Figaro to assist in winning her affection. Together they try to outwit her guardian Dr. Bartolo, who also vies for her hand.

BWW Review: THE PEARL FISHERS at KC Lyric Opera
by Kelly Luck - Apr 28, 2019

The 2004 San Diego Opera production of Bizet's 'Pearl Fishers' marks a visually striking end to the season.

Portland Opera Presents 2019 Big Night Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2019

Portland Opera is thrilled to present the company's annual Big Night concert on May 11, 2019 at the Keller Auditorium. Music Director George Manahan will lead the Portland Opera chorus, orchestra, resident artists, and guest soloists in an evening of some of the most beautiful music ever composed, with works by Verdi, Bizet, Mozart, and more. General Director Christopher Mattaliano will host the evening's program, which will feature a special reveal of the company's 2019/20 season. 

Lyric Opera Of KC Presents THE PEARL FISHERS At Kauffman Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2019

Lyric Opera of Kansas City concludes the 2018-2019 season with Bizet's sensuous and exotic The Pearl Fishers, April 27, May 1, 3 and 5 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The opera will be sung in French with English subtitles.  High res photos of artists, past production photos and more can be found here.

Stories On Stage Presents I LOVE A MYSTERY
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2019

Stories on Stage presents 'I Love a Mystery' today, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.at The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder, CO 80304 and again on Sunday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. Single tickets are $15-$28 and available online at www.storiesonstage.org or by calling 303-494-0523.

Vintage Theatre Presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2019

When your mother is in the hospital and it's hard to feel happy, what do you do? You make a list of everything wonderful in the world, of course. Heart-wrenching, hilarious, and filled to the brim with joy, Every Brilliant Thing is a moving exploration of the lengths we will go for those we love.

Vintage Theatre Presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2019

When your mother is in the hospital and it's hard to feel happy, what do you do? You make a list of everything wonderful in the world, of course. Heart-wrenching, hilarious, and filled to the brim with joy, Every Brilliant Thing is a moving exploration of the lengths we will go for those we love.

Stories On Stage Presents I LOVE A MYSTERY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2019

Stories on Stage presents 'I Love a Mystery' on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.at The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder, CO 80304 and again on Sunday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. Single tickets are $15-$28 and available online at www.storiesonstage.org or by calling 303-494-0523.

THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS Makes West Coast Premiere At Seattle Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2019

Do you remember what life was like before the iPhone? Steve Jobs, the man who created that game-changing device in your pocket, will soon have his story play out at McCaw Hall. This February, Seattle Opera presents the West Coast premiere of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, a smash hit with music nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.

Seattle Opera Explores Modern Tech With Steve Jobs Opera
by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2019

As Seattle Opera gears up to present The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, the company is asking hard questions about the effects of Big Tech, both in Jobs' life, and in our rapidly expanding community. Prior to the production's Feb. 23 - March 9 run at McCaw Hall, the public is invited to join the dialogue at two free panel discussions. Both events take place in Tagney Jones Hall, in the newly opened Opera Center.

Seattle Opera Unveils 2019/20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2019

With a mix of new and traditional takes on opera, Seattle Opera unveils a 2019/20 Season that offers something for everyone. Audiences will experience new-to-Seattle productions of Rigoletto, Cinderella, and Eugene Onegin; the company premiere of Charlie Parker's Yardbird; and the return of a beloved classic, La boh me.

BWW Overview: A Look-Back at Opera's Many-Colored Dream Coat of Performance Highs in 2018
by Richard Sasanow - Dec 27, 2018

Well, it's that time of the year again--time for a look-back on what was worth making note of during the calendar year that's about to come to an end. It's from a totally personal, subjective point of view, of course, but frankly that's the way opera-lovers always seem to like it, n'est-ce pas? The productions worth noting come from places big, small and in-between, from composers old as the hills to freshly minted or somewhere in between (likewise the performers), from traditional or boldly modern to simply stand up and sing.

St. Ann's Warehouse Announces Photo Exhibition to Accompany THE JUNGLE
by Julie Musbach - Dec 17, 2018

St. Ann's Warehouse presents When Does a Place Become Home?, an exhibition of six acclaimed international artists and photojournalists currently working on the front lines of the world's migrant crisis, from the original Calais Jungle to Serbia to the Southern borders of the U.S. Photographer and filmmaker Miguel Amortegui, photographer Sarah Hickson, conceptual artist Omar Imam, Getty special correspondent John Moore, refugee photographer Abdul Saboor, and visual journalist Griselda San Martin provide a hard look at the complexities of immigration and migration. Their work documents the experiences of people worldwide embarking on perilous journeys to find safety in new homes or temporary stops along the way.

SWEENEY TODD Comes to The Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2018

A politically-charged production of the gruesome musical Sweeney Todd (Fri 12 Apr to Sat 18 May) will be brought to life on the Everyman stage in April 2019. Directed by Nick Bagnall, the production explores the social inequalities in a decaying nineteenth century England ruled by the corruption of the upper classes. Liam Tobin (Everyman Company 2017 and 2018) plays the role of Sweeney Todd, with the full cast to be announced in the New Year. This bold production is joined by exciting collaborations with other theatre-makers.

BWW Review: SAN DIEGO OPERA: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at the Civic Center Theater
by Ron Bierman - Oct 27, 2018

The San Diego Opera's production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro featured expressive singing, clever attractive sets, beautiful costumes, and strong comedic and dramatic acting. The work is generally called a comic opera, but as director Stephen Lawless pointed out during my interview with him, 'There are tears behind the laughter.' The difficult political and social issues hiding behind laughter came from the Beaumarchais play on which the opera was based, and Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte had to make light of them or risk censorship. The play's depiction of royal abuses probably contributed to the start of the French Revolution. Napoleon went so far as to say the it was, 'the Revolution already put into action.'

Liverpool Performing Arts Students Hired For UK's First Ever SINGING WAITERS American Diner
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2018

LIVERPOOL is renowned on the world stage for producing some of the most talented pop stars, bands and stars of stage and screen from the performing arts.  So it is no surprise that 16 of Liverpool's most talented singers have been auditioned to star and perform at the UK's first ever dedicated "Singing Waiters" American diner to the heart of Liverpool. 

BWW Interview: Stephen Lawless, Director of San Diego OPERA'S Civic Center Production of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by Ron Bierman - Oct 17, 2018

Stephen Lawless will be directing the San Diego Opera's production of The Marriage of Figaro this week. I met with him in the opera company's rehearsal room recently to discuss that, how he came to be a director, and his views of a director's responsibilities.

38th William Inge Festival Honors Octavio Solis
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2018

The William Inge Center for the Arts is pleased to announce playwright Octavio Solis will be the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Achievement in the American Theater Award for his outstanding contributions to the national theater landscape. Solis will be presented the award at the 38th annual William Inge Theater Festival, the Official Theatre Festival of the State of Kansas, at Independence Community College, in Independence, Kansas. The festival will be held May 22-25, 2019.

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