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The Metropolitan Opera's 2014-15 season will feature 26 operas, three of them company premieres, in six new productions and 18 revivals showcasing the talents of the world's leading singers, conductors, and theater artists. The three operas that will have their first-ever Met performances, each staged by a director making his Met debut, are John Adams's The Death of Klinghoffer, conducted by David Robertson and directed by Tom Morris, opening October 20; Rossini's La Donna del Lago, conducted by Michele Mariotti and directed by Paul Curran, opening February 16, 2015; and Tchaikovsky's one-act opera Iolanta, conducted by Valery Gergiev and directed by Mariusz Treli?ski. Iolanta will be presented in a double bill with a new staging of Bartok's one-act Duke Bluebeard's Castle, also conducted by Gergiev and directed by Treli?ski.

Amas Musical Theatre, New York City's award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts since 1968, will celebrate its 45th Anniversary at a gala benefit on Monday, March 31st, 2014 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center (East 25th Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenues). Honorary Chair for the event is veteran Broadway virtuoso Maurice Hines.

In medieval times, to encounter Knights was a breathtaking experience - clad in armor, with colorful accoutrements, astride powerful warhorses, and wielding terrifying weapons. They might prove to be friend or foe. The only certainty was that, having trained since childhood, they were incredibly good at their work. Sworn to live by the Code of Chivalry, their struggle to uphold high ideals could result in great loss, hardship, and even death. A knight soon learned that his most difficult battles were not on the killing ground but in his daily choice of conduct. In The Second Portcullis, author K.L. Butters has created a true knight in the character of Sir Malcolm Drummond who in honor sacrifices his freedom for his lord.

In medieval times, to encounter Knights was a breathtaking experienceclad in armor, with colorful accoutrements, astride powerful warhorses, and wielding terrifying weaponsthey might prove friend or foe. The only certainty was that, having trained since childhood, they were incredibly good at their work. Sworn to live by the Code of Chivalry, their struggle to uphold high ideals could result in great loss, hardship, and even death. A knight soon learned that his most difficult battles were not on the killing ground but in his daily choice of conduct. In The Second Portcullis, author K. L. Butters has created a true knight in the character of Sir Malcolm Drummond who in honor sacrifices his freedom for his lord.

(Los Angeles) December 19, 2013 — General Director Plácido Domingo announced updated details for LA Opera's first production of Lucia di Lammermoor since 2003. Conducted by Music Director James Conlon and directed by Elkhana Pulitzer in her LA Opera debut, the new production stars Albina Shagimuratova in the title role as the dagger-wielding Scottish lass and Saimir Pirgu as her secret lover, Edgardo. Lucia di Lammermoor will open on Saturday, March 15, 2014, and run for a total of six performances through April 6 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

As Houston's leading performing arts presenter, Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) has announced its 2013-2014 season filled with music, dance and family entertainment from the world's best artists and companies.

The UK's largest exhibition of amber will go on display at the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, Edinburgh tomorrow.

From the author of 'Deception by Proxy!', 'Fate: The Relentless Hunter' and 'The Year of the Tiger' comes a new book to engross the reader, The Elusive Miss Wakefield. In this book, author John K. Sutherland pens a love story that revolves around an initial deception-where, in fulfilling a promise to her dying brother, Charlotte Morton, takes on the identity of another woman. Threaded within this story are more sinister themes of violence, murder, embezzlement, and a scheme to displace the rightful heirs to a large estate. The opening chapter involves a reluctant seduction which has ramifications throughout the entire story.

As part of a $6 million capital campaign, the three domes that stand atop the roof of The Rose Theater and contribute to its dramatic palace-like architecture are set to receive custom-made new copper cladding. Scaffolding will go up the week of June 17, and shortly after, a team of project consultants from BVH Architects, WJE Engineers and Kiewit Building Group will remove the old copper and replace it with new material.

The Canadian Opera Company's production of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, directed by David Alden, opens tonight, April 17. Watch the video below for a preview!

Opening the Canadian Opera Company's 2012/2013 spring season is Gaetano Donizetti's bel cantomasterpiece, Lucia di Lammermoor, starring American soprano Anna Christy in a production created especially for her by director David Alden at English National Opera. American conductor Stephen Lord, named one of the '25 Most Powerful Names in U.S. Opera' by Opera News, leads the COC Orchestra and Chorus through Donizetti's cascading romantic melodies. Last presented by the COC in 2004, Lucia di Lammermoor returns for nine performances at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on April 17, 20, 26, 30, May 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24, 2013, and is sung in Italian with English SURTITLES.

As Houston's leading performing arts presenter, Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) is pleased to announce its 2013-2014 season filled with music, dance and family entertainment from the world's best artists and companies.

Opening the Canadian Opera Company's 2012/2013 spring season is Gaetano Donizetti's bel cantomasterpiece, Lucia di Lammermoor, starring American soprano Anna Christy in a production created especially for her by director David Alden at English National Opera. American conductor Stephen Lord, named one of the "25 Most Powerful Names in U.S. Opera" by Opera News, leads the COC Orchestra and Chorus through Donizetti's cascading romantic melodies. Last presented by the COC in 2004, Lucia di Lammermoor returns for nine performances at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on April 17, 20, 26, 30, May 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24, 2013, and is sung in Italian with English SURTITLES.

The Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center Foundation has hit its $5.25 million goal for the exterior phase of the capital campaign which began in April 2011. The goal of the campaign is to raise $6,000,195 to weatherproof and repair the roof, domes and facades of The Rose; to restore the ceiling of the lobby and mezzanine to how it originally looked in the 1920's; and to upgrade main stage lighting.

Contracted marriage, the lady kills her husband, goes 'mad' and dies, and then her real lover kills himself at her graveside. That's the formula for Lucia that showcases the great sopranos and tenors of the day in Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti's most popular opera, set to screen as part of the Metropolitan Opera's HD summer encores series.

Contracted marriage, the lady kills her husband, goes 'mad' and dies, and then her real lover kills himself at her graveside. That's the formula for Lucia that showcases the great sopranos and tenors of the day in Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti's most popular opera, set to screen as part of the Metropolitan Opera's HD summer encores series.

Bay Street Theatre presents the second production of its 2012 Mainstage Season, MEN'S LIVES, which opened officially last Saturday evening, July 7, 2012. The play was written by Joe Pintauro; based on the book by Peter Matthiessen; directed by Harris Yulin. The show runs through Sunday, July 29. Check out photos from opening night below!

Bay Street Theatre has announced the second production of the 2012 Mainstage Season. MEN'S LIVES, by Joe Pintauro; based on the book by Peter Matthiessen is currently in rehearsal in New York City under the direction of Harris Yulin. Previews begin tonight, July 3 at Bay Street Theatre. The show will run through Sunday, July 29. Previews are sponsored by PCH Builders and Property Management.

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce the second production of the 2012 Mainstage Season. MEN'S LIVES, by Joe Pintauro; based on the book by Peter Matthiessen; directed by Harris Yulin begins previews Tuesday, July 3 at Bay Street Theatre. The show will run through Sunday, July 29.

Bay Street Theatre has announced the second production of the 2012 Mainstage Season. MEN'S LIVES, by Joe Pintauro; based on the book by Peter Matthiessen is currently in rehearsal in New York City under the direction of Harris Yulin. Previews begin Tuesday, July 3 at Bay Street Theatre. The show will run through Sunday, July 29. Previews are sponsored by PCH Builders and Property Management.