BWW Review: TOSCA at the Aotea Centre
by Sam Jury
- Sep 21, 2015
NBR New Zealand Opera has been going from strength to strength over recent years, and this latest production of Tosca is no exception.
Cleverly set during the Cold War era of Italy during the 1950s, this production stars two internationally famous New Zealanders, the tenor Simon O'Neill and the baritone Phillip Rhodes, who are joined by Irish soprano Orla Boylan in the title role.
PHANTOM Star Franc D'Ambrosio to Raise Funds for Special Kids This Fall
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 9, 2015
Internationally known singer, actor, and the world's longest-starring PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Franc D'Ambrosio, is bringing his vibrant legato voice to the annual Dinner-Show fundraiser of the Elizabeth W. Pouch Center for Special People, on October 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Vancouver Opera to Open New Season with Verdi's RIGOLETTO, 9/26
by Matt Smith
- Sep 1, 2015
Vancouver, BC ~ Vancouver Opera kicks off the exciting 2015-2016 season with Giuseppe Verdi's thrilling blockbuster, Rigoletto. Powerful baritone Gordon Hawkins will sing the title role, with international superstar soprano Simone Osborne as Gilda and acclaimed tenor Bruce Sledge as the Duke. Sensational melodies, heartbreaking drama and vivid characters make this dark, tender drama of love and revenge irresistible.
Linda Eder & John Secada to Star in WE, as Part of Broward County's Centennial Celebration
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 10, 2015
Broadway Director and Cirque Dreams Founder, Neil Goldberg, today announced that Broadway and recording artist, Linda Eder, and multiple Grammy-award winning entertainer, Jon Secada, have joined Broward 100's already amazing, diversified and talented cast of "WE", his highly anticipated Broadway-style show that will be the pinnacle of Broward's yearlong centennial celebration, Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community.
Carnegie Hall Launches New 'Our History: Your Stories' Web Portal
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 27, 2015
Artists enrich Carnegie Hall's history every time they step out on stage, but the Hall's lore also comes from behind the scenes and from its audiences. Since Carnegie Hall opened on May 5, 1891, it has played host to millions of visitors looking to share an exceptional performing arts experience. Now, as it approaches its 125th anniversary during the 2015-2016 season, Carnegie Hall is looking to its audience and fans around the world to uncover those unique and personal stories that make the Hall what it is today.
Met Opera Demand & Roku Announce New Partnership
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 27, 2015
The Metropolitan Opera's exclusive subscription streaming service, Met Opera on Demand, has expanded its reach with the release of a new streaming channel on the Roku platform. Owners of Roku players and Roku TVTM models will now be able to use Met Opera on Demand through their televisions, allowing easy access to the Met's vast archive of performances on home entertainment systems.
RPM Productions to Stage World Premiere of DAY OF THE GYPSY, 11/21-22
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 20, 2015
RPM Productions presents the world premiere of the full-scale production of "Day of the Gypsy," a highly innovative dance-theater collaboration with choreography by Ruth Page Award winner Gordon Peirce Schmidt and featuring live accompaniment by Grammy Award-winning musician John Jorgenson and the John Jorgenson Quintet.
BWW Reviews: LA FAVORITE at Caramoor, Conducted by Crutchfield, Provides Another Indispensable Bel Canto Rarity
by Richard Sasanow
- Jul 20, 2015
At a time when we're often inundated with yet another TOSCA, BOHEME or CARMEN at major opera houses, the Caramoor Festival in Katonah, NY--a couple of hours north of New York City in summer traffic--manages to bring some relief, thanks to the efforts of its Music Director Will Crutchfield. On July 11, Gaetano Donizetti's LA FAVORITE showed us that the composer of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, L'ELISIR D'AMORE and the Tudor Queens Trilogy, among so many others, had more than a few tricks up his sleeve.
Twins Alexander & Marina Doreh to Perform OPERA in CONCERT
by Matt Smith
- Jul 15, 2015
Twins with Richard Gere has UNIQUE UNIVERSAL VOICE. He is singing Opera in Concerts—recital. His concert program combines Opera music, beautiful aristocratic the European classics and Popular Music Hits from the repertoire stars of the 20th century: Luciano Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf, BEATLEs, etc. Has a unique inborn vocal apparatus, directly related to the vocalists body proportions. They exactly correspond to that ideal man's body, which Leonardo da Vinci painting and represented in his famous in the circle picture. ALEXANDERS tone a unique warm quality, expression and temperament have a mysterious and magic impact on the audience.
Venezuelan Music, Musicians to Launch Bach Festival Society's 2015-16 Season, 10/17
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 7, 2015
Bach Festival Society of Winter Park Artistic Director John V. Sinclair announced the launch of the 2015-2016 season with two performances of Music of the Americas, October 17, 2015, at Knowles Memorial Chapel in Winter Park. This collection of works celebrates the spirit of North and South America and includes Venezuelan composer Antonio Estevez's Cantata Criolla.
Pittsburgh Opera Closes Season with DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 2, 2015
Pittsburgh Opera concludes its 76th season with a colorful, charming production of Donizetti's comic opera DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT (La fille du régiment). On stage tonight, May 2, 5, 8, and 10, and sung in English, DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT brings a bit of whimsy and plenty of vocal fireworks to the Benedum Center.
Divas, Drama, Romance! Meet the Full Cast of LIVING ON LOVE, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast
- Apr 20, 2015
Four time Grammy Award winner Renee Fleming makes her Broadway debut alongside Tony Award nominee Douglas Sills, two-time Emmy Award nominee Anna Chlumsky, Jerry O'Connell, Blake Hammond and Scott Robertson in Living on Love by two-time Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro, based on the play Peccadillo by Garson Kanin, and directed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall. Living on Love opens tonight, April 20, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre. Scroll down to learn more about the cast and watch interviews with the company!
Pittsburgh Opera to Close Season with DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT, 5/2
by Matt Smith
- Apr 15, 2015
What: Donizetti's comic opera DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT
Where: Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Pittsburgh
When: Saturday, May 2, 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.* Sunday, May 10, 2:00 p.m.
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