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SHN in San Francisco Changes Name to BroadwaySF
by Paul Smith - Oct 2, 2019


Once known as SHN (Shorenstein Hays Nederlander), BroadwaySF has debuted their new branding.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of RAGTIME at Arden Theatre Company?
by Paul Smith - Oct 2, 2019


Ragtime recently opened at Arden Theatre Company and critics were in attendance. Find out what they had to say!

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of DANCE NATION at San Francisco Playhouse?
by Paul Smith - Oct 2, 2019


Dance Nation recently opened at San Francisco Playhouse and critics were in attendance! Find out what they had to say.

Video: First Look at TURANDOT at Metropolitan Opera
by Paul Smith - Oct 2, 2019


Turandot begins performances at the Metropolitan Opera this week and we have a first look for you. Check out the clips below!

Drottningholm Theater Announces Production for 2020 Summer Season
by Paul Smith - Oct 2, 2019


The Drottningholms Slottstteater in Stockholm has announced its main production for the summer of 2020 will be a new staging of Agrippina by George Frideric Handel.

Sir Mark Elder Cancels DEATH IN VENICE At Royal Opera
by Paul Smith - Oct 2, 2019


The Royal Opera, Covent Garden has announced that Sir Mark Elder has canceled his upcoming engagement with the company.

Piotr Beczala Cancels Final Performance of LA TRAVIATA in Berlin
by Paul Smith - Oct 2, 2019


Piotr Beczala did not appear in the final performance of Verdi's La Traviata, due to being on vocal rest after issues with his vocal chords.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY at Round House Theatre?
by Paul Smith - Oct 1, 2019


School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play recently opened at Round House Theatre. Find out what the critics had to say!

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of QUIXOTE NUEVO at Hartford Stage?
by Paul Smith - Oct 1, 2019


Quixote Nuevo recently opened at Hartford Stage and critics were in attendance. Find out what they had to say!

Günther Groissböck Confirms DON CARLO At Metropolitan Opera
by Paul Smith - Oct 1, 2019


Günther Groissböck has confirmed to Online Merker that a new production of Verdi's Don Carlo will be put up at the Metropolitan Opera.

Kirsten Chambers, Matthew Curran and More to Star in VISIONS OF THE MODERN MUSE II: CONTEMPORARY VOCAL MUSIC At Carnegie Hall
by Paul Smith - Oct 1, 2019


WorldKrystal Presents will showcase “Visions of the Modern Muse II: Contemporary Vocal Music” on October 3, 2019 at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.

René Barbera Replaces Francesco Meli in La Scala's LA TRAVIATA
by Paul Smith - Oct 1, 2019


Tenor René Barbera is set to take on the role of Alfredo at the Teatro alla Scala next July 2020.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Soulpepper Theatre?
by Paul Smith - Sep 30, 2019


A Streetcar Named Desire recently opened at Soulpepper Theatre. Read what critics had to say!

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Ethan Coen's A PLAY IS A POEM at Mark Taper Forum?
by Paul Smith - Sep 30, 2019


The reviews are in for Ethan Coen's A Play Is a Poem, currently playing the Mark Taper Forum. Read what the critics had to say!

Celso Albelo Cancels Royal Opera House Muscat Debut
by Paul Smith - Sep 30, 2019


Due to a knee injury, Celso Albelo has canceled his debut at the Royal Opera House Muscat. As a result, Giorgio Berrugi will replace Albelo as Rodolfo in La Bohème.

Russian Mezzo-Soprano Irina Bogacheva Dies At 80
by Paul Smith - Sep 30, 2019


The Rimsky-Korsakov Saint Petersburg State Conservatory has announced that Irina Bogacheva died on Sept. 19, 2019 at the age of 80.

Former �"pera de Oviedo President Jaime Martínez González-Río Dies At 77
by Paul Smith - Sep 30, 2019


Pulmonologist and former President of the Fundación Ópera de Oviedo Jaime Martínez González-Río has passed away. He had overcome laryngeal cancer, but was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor earlier this year.

French Horn Player Myron Bloom Dead at 93
by Paul Smith - Sep 30, 2019


Renowned french horn played Myron Bloom has passed away at age 93. He died on September 26 in Bloomington, Ind.

Tenor Francisco Casanova Dies At 61
by Paul Smith - Sep 27, 2019


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Dominican tenor Francisco Casanova has died at the age of 61.

Vittorio Grigolo Issues Statement Amidst Groping Scandal
by Paul Smith - Sep 27, 2019


BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week that Vittorio Grigolo has been suspended by the Royal Opera House for an alleged groping during the Royal Opera's Japan tour. Grigolo has come forward with a statement in response to these allegations. 

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