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The latest news on live + streaming theatre in Opera.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces 2021-2022 Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz on June 14, 2021 in Opera
The season includes two mainstage productions at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs and Tosca and two add on experiences- a night of glamour at the Kauffman Center with Lyric Opera Goes to Hollywood and live performances of Amahl and the Night Visitors.
Jersey Opera House Unlikely to Reopen Before Summer 2022by Stephi Wild on June 14, 2021 in Opera
The company has had to tell visiting companies that it cannot guarantee being open to receive shows that had previously been scheduled for the summer season. Chairman Pierre Horsfall said that it was ‘very frustrating’ that funds allocated in good faith were dependent on the appointment of a project manager to enable the scheduling of work to begin.
BWW Review: New Works, Bold Voices at Opera Theatre of Saint Louisby Steve Callahan on June 12, 2021 in Opera
The glorious Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has opened its New Works, Bold Voices Lab. This is its continuation of a program exploring where the world of opera might go in days ahead. This season’s offerings are three quite different short pieces, together lasting some hour and a quarter.
VIDEO: LA Opera Releases SONGS OF PROTEST Recital as Part of AFTER HOURSby Stage Tube on June 12, 2021 in Opera
LA Opera has released the next installment of its digital #LAOperaOnNow revival of “After Hours” with its newest recital, “Songs of Protest.” This program celebrating music that galvanizes social justice features a collection of works made famous by musical icons and has been specially curated by host Russell Thomas, LAO's LAO Artist in Residence.
Rhymes With Opera Presents Virtual Production Of RED GIANTby Alexa Criscitiello on June 11, 2021 in Opera
Rhymes With Opera presents a live, virtual production of Red Giant on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 7pm ET which will be available for streaming beginning June 22, 2021 at 7pm ET.
OPERA America Announces Recipients of Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductorsby Chloe Rabinowitz on June 11, 2021 in Opera
This new initiative allows Professional Company Members to receive up to $10,000 to subsidize as much as 50 percent of the fee of a woman stage director or conductor who is contracted for the first time by the company.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek at LA Opera's SIGNATURE RECITALSby Stage Tube on June 11, 2021 in Opera
The new Signature Recital Series gives you exclusive access to astounding performances in intimate performances—filmed in stunning venues across the country and in Europe—streamed directly to your home screen.
Des Moines Metro Opera Announces $2 Million Gift From Nix & Virginia Lauridsenby Alexa Criscitiello on June 10, 2021 in Opera
Des Moines Metro Opera today announced a $2 million leadership gift from Des Moines-based philanthropists Nix and Virginia Lauridsen in support of a ground-breaking production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, which will kick off the organization's 50th Anniversary Season in 2022.
Met Announces Three-Week Schedule For Nightly Met Opera Streamsby Alexa Criscitiello on June 10, 2021 in Opera
The Met has announced themed lineups for three weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, the company's ongoing series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on its website during the Covid-19 closure. The schedule begins with a week, leading up to Father's Day on June 20, comprising a selection of operas featuring themes of fatherhood.
BWW Interview: Michael Chioldi of TOSCA at St. Paul's Cathedralby Erica Miner on June 11, 2021 in Opera
The New York City-based award-winning baritone and Pittsburgh, PA, native specializes in dramatic roles of Verdi, Puccini, and Strauss
North Carolina Opera Announces 2021-22 Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz on June 10, 2021 in Opera
North Carolina Opera's General Director, Eric Mitchko has announced the company's upcoming 2021-22 season. The season will open on November 14 with Beethoven's only opera FIDELIO, followed by two timeless classics, Puccini's LA BOHÈME (Jan. 28 & 30) and Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE (Apr. 8 & 10).
OPERA America Waives Dues in 2022by Stephi Wild on June 09, 2021 in Opera
As for FY21, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation has allowed the reallocation of existing grant funds to provide more widespread assistance to all organizational members of OPERA America. This will allow OPERA America to waive member dues for all 170 U.S. Professional Company Members and 425 organizational members, including Associate, Business, Career Services, and Educational Producing Associate Members.
THE DRAMA OF TOSCA Streams June 17 on the Opera Philadelphia Channelby Stephi Wild on June 08, 2021 in Opera
A special concert adaptation of Puccini's Tosca, performed in May 2021 for socially distanced audiences in the TD Pavilion at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, will reach worldwide audiences beginning on Thursday, June 17, on the Opera Philadelphia Channel.
VIDEO: Roberta Gumbel Performs 'Beautiful Brown Boy' From DWB (DRIVING WHILE BLACK)by Alexa Criscitiello on June 07, 2021 in Opera
See the newly released video for 'My Beautiful Brown Boy' from dwb (driving while black).
Opera Saratoga Streams Free Livestream Concert AMERICA SINGS- A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONby Alexa Criscitiello on June 07, 2021 in Opera
Opera Saratoga announced today that AMERICA SINGS, the company's free concert series that was created to amplify the voices of artists from racial groups historically underrepresented on the concert stage, will return to Caffè Lena this month on June 19th for A Juneteenth Celebration, celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.
BWW Review: LA VOIX HUMAINE Opens At Saint Louis Opera Theatreby Steve Callahan on June 07, 2021 in Opera
Alone on stage. Alone, alone and desperate. Alone forever. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and that courageous soprano Patricia Racette bring us Francis Poulenc’s one-act opera LA VOIX HUMAINE. It’s a solo piece, a true tour de force for the singer. And Ms. Racette carries it off magnificently.
NY Foundation for the Arts and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Launch Grant Program for New York City Artistsby Alexa Criscitiello on June 07, 2021 in Opera
The New York Foundation for the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, with support from the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment have announced the launch of City Artist Corps Grants. City Artist Corps Grants, funded by the $25 million New York City Artist Corps recovery initiative announced by Mayor de Blasio and DCLA earlier this year, will distribute one-time $5,000 grants to more than 3,000 artists who will engage the public with arts activities across New York City's five boroughs beginning this July. The grants are intended to support NYC-based working artists who have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
BWW Review: L'EGISTO, Cockpit Theatreby Gary Naylor on June 07, 2021 in Opera
Hampstead Garden Opera bring a slice of 17th century Venetian sensibility to our Covidy times.
New York City Opera Announces Appointment of Constantine Orbelian as Music Director and Principal Conductorby Chloe Rabinowitz on June 07, 2021 in Opera
New York City Opera has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed conductor and pianist Constantine Orbelian as the company’s Music Director and Principal Conductor. Maestro Orbelian will conduct his first NYCO production this summer when the company performs a newly created version of Rigoletto on Sunday, August 29.
Sarasota Opera Announces 2021-2022 Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz on June 07, 2021 in Opera
Sarasota Opera Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and General Director Richard Russell have announced the 2021-2022 Season. Inspired by the enthusiastic audience response to the early Rossini works performed this past winter and spring season, Sarasota Opera will present The Silken Ladder (La scala di seta) for the 2021 Fall Season in November.
San Francisco Opera's BRAVO! Club Explores Opera In PianoFight's 8-BIT WORLD, June 10by Alexa Criscitiello on June 04, 2021 in Opera
Experience opera in PianoFight's virtual 8-bit world with San Francisco Opera's BRAVO! Club on Thursday, June 10 at 6 pm. Customize your avatar and step into the digital event space of PianoFight, the community-driven, live and local indie arts venue that has transformed into an online venue during the pandemic.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances Continues With New York City Opera's Pride in the Parkby Chloe Rabinowitz on June 04, 2021 in Opera
Bryant Park Picnic Performances season of free, ticketed live performances will continue on June 18 at 7pm with New York City Opera's Pride in the Park, a celebration of LGBTQ culture and excellence on the occasion of Pride Month in NYC.
Opera Lafayette Presents FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUEby Alexa Criscitiello on June 03, 2021 in Opera
Opera Lafayette introduces Fête de la Musique - 12 hours of FREE original classical performances online Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Celebrate World Music Day on June 20 With 12 Hours Of Free Opera From Opera Lafayetteby Stephi Wild on June 03, 2021 in Opera
From 8 AM until 8 PM, Opera Lafayette will feature music from Bach, Forqueray, and Roussel, behind-the-scenes views into the creation of a production, family-friendly musical programming, as well as performances from Mezzo-Soprano Caitlin Hulcup, Tenor Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Harpsichordist Justin Taylor, full productions, concert highlights, and many more!
Washington Concert Opera Presents Bellini's I PURITANIby Alexa Criscitiello on June 03, 2021 in Opera
Washington Concert Opera has announced the official premiere of their digital production of Vincenzo Bellini's I Puritani.
