Vienna State Opera Announces Cast Changes For LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
With seven opera works, two ballet programs, a concert, two matinees as well as several special events, the Vienna State Opera will start the new season 2019/2020 in September 2019, the last season in which Staatsoper director Dominique Meyer and ballet director Manuel Legris are responsible.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
With seven opera works, two ballet programs, a concert, two matinees as well as several special events, the Vienna State Opera will start the new season 2019/2020 in September 2019, the last season in which Staatsoper director Dominique Meyer and ballet director Manuel Legris are responsible.
Soprano Kathryn Lewek Calls Out Critics Who Body Shame
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Kathryn Lewek, known for her beautiful soprano voice, took to social media this past week to voice her disappointment in critics who body shamed her in reviews of her performance.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Kathryn Lewek, known for her beautiful soprano voice, took to social media this past week to voice her disappointment in critics who body shamed her in reviews of her performance.
Madison Lyric Stage Presents HANSEL AND GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Madison Lyric Stage, an award-winning, professional theater company serving the Connecticut Shoreline, will present the classic fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel October 4a?'13 at the historic Deacon John Grave House in Madison, CT. This will be an immersive production for a limited audience per performance.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Madison Lyric Stage, an award-winning, professional theater company serving the Connecticut Shoreline, will present the classic fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel October 4a?'13 at the historic Deacon John Grave House in Madison, CT. This will be an immersive production for a limited audience per performance.
Purchase College Conservatory Of Music Announces Fall 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
The Purchase College Conservatory of Music has announced its 2019 fall season which will include exciting collaborations, classical, Jazz, and chorus concerts, and a full opera production. All performances will feature the professional-caliber students selected from the highly competitive conservatory.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
The Purchase College Conservatory of Music has announced its 2019 fall season which will include exciting collaborations, classical, Jazz, and chorus concerts, and a full opera production. All performances will feature the professional-caliber students selected from the highly competitive conservatory.
Michigan Opera Theatre Names Jon Teeuwissen New Artistic Advisor for Dance
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) has named Jon Teeuwissen as its new Artistic Advisor for Dance. In the newly-created role, Teeuwissen will program MOT's dance season, expand upon the company's current community engagement initiatives and increase or strengthen collaborative relationships within the industry.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) has named Jon Teeuwissen as its new Artistic Advisor for Dance. In the newly-created role, Teeuwissen will program MOT's dance season, expand upon the company's current community engagement initiatives and increase or strengthen collaborative relationships within the industry.
Houston Grand Opera Presents RIGOLETTO To Open The 2019-20 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Houston Grand Opera opens the 2019a?'20 season with a new production of Verdi's Rigoletto under the direction of Tomer Zvulun, who returns to HGO after directing last season's haunting The Flying Dutchman. Featuring some of opera's most recognizable music, Rigoletto is a tragic story of jealousy, lust, and revenge. The antagonistic jester Rigoletto is cursed after a joke with the villainous Duke of Mantua goes too far. Despite his best efforts to protect his beloved daughter Gilda, Rigoletto is unable to keep her safe from the outside world and the curse's fulfillment. He most certainly will not have the last laugh. The dark undertones are reflected in the theme a?oea man who seeks revenge should dig two graves.a??
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Houston Grand Opera opens the 2019a?'20 season with a new production of Verdi's Rigoletto under the direction of Tomer Zvulun, who returns to HGO after directing last season's haunting The Flying Dutchman. Featuring some of opera's most recognizable music, Rigoletto is a tragic story of jealousy, lust, and revenge. The antagonistic jester Rigoletto is cursed after a joke with the villainous Duke of Mantua goes too far. Despite his best efforts to protect his beloved daughter Gilda, Rigoletto is unable to keep her safe from the outside world and the curse's fulfillment. He most certainly will not have the last laugh. The dark undertones are reflected in the theme a?oea man who seeks revenge should dig two graves.a??
30 DAYS OF OPERA Returns September 1
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
30 Days of Opera returns September 1-30, 2019, putting Memphis and the Mid-South on the national stage with dozens of free opera performances, the OPERA America Civic Action Regional Meeting, and the Opera & Race Symposium hosted by Rhodes College and Opera Memphis. This year will include performances at iconic locations like the Cooper-Young Festival, Germantown Festival, Memphis Pride Festival, and many more! Back by popular demand, Opera Memphis will perform at the Levitt Shell on Friday, September 13 as part of the Orion Free Music Concert Series in Overton Park.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
30 Days of Opera returns September 1-30, 2019, putting Memphis and the Mid-South on the national stage with dozens of free opera performances, the OPERA America Civic Action Regional Meeting, and the Opera & Race Symposium hosted by Rhodes College and Opera Memphis. This year will include performances at iconic locations like the Cooper-Young Festival, Germantown Festival, Memphis Pride Festival, and many more! Back by popular demand, Opera Memphis will perform at the Levitt Shell on Friday, September 13 as part of the Orion Free Music Concert Series in Overton Park.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Kicks Off 2019-2020 Season with Mozart's THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Lyric Opera of Kansas City opens its 2019-2020 season with a risqué screwball comedy, The Abduction from the Seraglio. This production transplants Mozart's glorious melodies to the golden age of Hollywood, evocative of the films It Happened One Night and Road to Morocco.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Lyric Opera of Kansas City opens its 2019-2020 season with a risqué screwball comedy, The Abduction from the Seraglio. This production transplants Mozart's glorious melodies to the golden age of Hollywood, evocative of the films It Happened One Night and Road to Morocco.
VIDEO: The Met Announces Live In HD 2019/20 Series
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera's award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, will begin its 14th season on October 12, with the Met's production of Puccini's Turandot, starring Christine Goerke in the title role, led by the Met's Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera's award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, will begin its 14th season on October 12, with the Met's production of Puccini's Turandot, starring Christine Goerke in the title role, led by the Met's Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
The Metropolitan Opera's Summer HD Festival To Screen Wagner's DAN RHEINGOLD Tonight; Full Summer Schedule Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
The Metropolitan Opera's annual Summer HD Festival, presenting free outdoor screenings of operas in Lincoln Center Plaza, returns for the 11th time this summer, with one screening each night now through Monday, September 2, 2019 (Labor Day). The series features ten performances from the company's acclaimed Live in HD series of movie theater transmissions, including performances from the 2018 19 season as well as some of the most popular transmissions from past years. Preceding the festival, on Friday, August 23, the classic movie musical Funny Face will be screened in the plaza, in association with Film at Lincoln Center. Funny Face features songs by George and Ira Gershwin, whose opera, Porgy and Bess, will be presented in a new production to open the Met's forthcoming 2019 20 season in September.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
The Metropolitan Opera's annual Summer HD Festival, presenting free outdoor screenings of operas in Lincoln Center Plaza, returns for the 11th time this summer, with one screening each night now through Monday, September 2, 2019 (Labor Day). The series features ten performances from the company's acclaimed Live in HD series of movie theater transmissions, including performances from the 2018 19 season as well as some of the most popular transmissions from past years. Preceding the festival, on Friday, August 23, the classic movie musical Funny Face will be screened in the plaza, in association with Film at Lincoln Center. Funny Face features songs by George and Ira Gershwin, whose opera, Porgy and Bess, will be presented in a new production to open the Met's forthcoming 2019 20 season in September.
Placido Domingo Greeted with Standing Ovation in First Appearance Following Sexual Assault Allegations
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Palcido Domingo, the 78- year-old renowned opera singer, made his first appearance onstage following nine different accusations of sexual harassment.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Palcido Domingo, the 78- year-old renowned opera singer, made his first appearance onstage following nine different accusations of sexual harassment.
Review Roundup: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR and NABUCCO at Dorset Opera Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Lucia di Lammermoor and Nabucco are now playing at Dorset Opera Festival! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Lucia di Lammermoor and Nabucco are now playing at Dorset Opera Festival! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!
Review Roundup: BREAKING THE WAVES at Edinburgh International Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Breaking the Waves is now playing at the Edinburgh International Festival! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Breaking the Waves is now playing at the Edinburgh International Festival! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!
Production Recording Of PAUL'S CASE Released
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
National Sawdust Tracks released the recording of the chamber opera Paul's Case, composed by Gregory Spears, libretto by Kathryn Walat and Gregory Spears and conducted by Robert Wood.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
National Sawdust Tracks released the recording of the chamber opera Paul's Case, composed by Gregory Spears, libretto by Kathryn Walat and Gregory Spears and conducted by Robert Wood.
New York City Opera Announces Program For 75th Anniversary Concert In Bryant Park
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
New York City Opera (NYCO), under the direction of Michael Capasso, General Director, has announced that it will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a free concert in Bryant Park on Monday, September 9 at 6pm. The anniversary concert, which will be the finale to Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America, will feature soloists Michael Chioldi, Lisa Chavez, Glen Seven Allen, Mark Rucker, Brandie Sutton, Won Whi Choi, Kristin Sampson, Mark Delavan, Inna Dukach, and Megan Picerno, backed by a 30-member chorus, accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra led by a quartet of conductors: Carolyn Kuan, James Meena, Gil Rose, and James Lowe. The celebratory concert will be narrated by Mr. Capasso.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
New York City Opera (NYCO), under the direction of Michael Capasso, General Director, has announced that it will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a free concert in Bryant Park on Monday, September 9 at 6pm. The anniversary concert, which will be the finale to Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America, will feature soloists Michael Chioldi, Lisa Chavez, Glen Seven Allen, Mark Rucker, Brandie Sutton, Won Whi Choi, Kristin Sampson, Mark Delavan, Inna Dukach, and Megan Picerno, backed by a 30-member chorus, accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra led by a quartet of conductors: Carolyn Kuan, James Meena, Gil Rose, and James Lowe. The celebratory concert will be narrated by Mr. Capasso.
Opera Saratoga Announces 2020 Summer Festival Programming
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Opera Saratoga announced today the three operas that will be featured at the center of the company's 2020 Summer Festival, to be presented at The Spa Little Theatre in Spa State Park, from June 20th through July 5th, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Opera Saratoga announced today the three operas that will be featured at the center of the company's 2020 Summer Festival, to be presented at The Spa Little Theatre in Spa State Park, from June 20th through July 5th, 2020.
Lyric Opera Of KC Announces 19-20 Resident Artists
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the selection of the artists for the Resident Artist Program for the 2019-2020 season.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the selection of the artists for the Resident Artist Program for the 2019-2020 season.
BWW Review: A GRIM AND POWERFUL 'GLORY DENIED' at Union Avenue Opera
by Steve Callahan - August 19, 2019
A soldier gone to a far off war, absent for years. His wife in anguish, not knowing whether she's a widow. It's a story far older than The Odyssey.
by Steve Callahan - August 19, 2019
A soldier gone to a far off war, absent for years. His wife in anguish, not knowing whether she's a widow. It's a story far older than The Odyssey.
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Glimmerglass Festival's Production Of SHOW BOAT
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Glimmerglass Festival production of SHOW BOAT! Check out photos of the cast in action!
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Glimmerglass Festival production of SHOW BOAT! Check out photos of the cast in action!
Cincinnati Opera and CCM Partner Residency for New Opera CASTOR AND PATIENCE
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) announce that their groundbreaking joint program, Opera Fusion: New Works, will host a residency for the new opera Castor and Patience from August 26 through September 4, 2019, in Cincinnati.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) announce that their groundbreaking joint program, Opera Fusion: New Works, will host a residency for the new opera Castor and Patience from August 26 through September 4, 2019, in Cincinnati.
San Francisco Opera Cancels Plácido Domingo Concert Following Allegations of Sexual Assault
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
San Francisco Opera today announced it is cancelling the October 6, 2019 concert featuring Plácido Domingo.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
San Francisco Opera today announced it is cancelling the October 6, 2019 concert featuring Plácido Domingo.
Opera Southwest Unearths Forgotten Bottesini Opera ALI BABA This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Continuing its tradition of presenting largely forgotten and exotic operas of the 18th- and 19th-centuries, Opera Southwest will open its 47th Season with the chance to hear and see Giovanni Bottesini's Alì Babà, Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2019 at 2 pm, Friday evening, October 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2019 at 2 pm, all at Albuquerque's Journal Theatre (National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque NM 87102).
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Continuing its tradition of presenting largely forgotten and exotic operas of the 18th- and 19th-centuries, Opera Southwest will open its 47th Season with the chance to hear and see Giovanni Bottesini's Alì Babà, Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2019 at 2 pm, Friday evening, October 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2019 at 2 pm, all at Albuquerque's Journal Theatre (National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque NM 87102).
Tobacco Factory Theatres Presents THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Following a break in 2018, Opera Project are back at Tobacco Factory Theatres this autumn with a joyous, exuberant opera by Rossini - The Barber of Seville.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Following a break in 2018, Opera Project are back at Tobacco Factory Theatres this autumn with a joyous, exuberant opera by Rossini - The Barber of Seville.
Metropolitan Opera Guild's 85th Annual Diamond Jubilee To Honor Martina Arroyo & Teresa Stratas
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The Metropolitan Opera Guild today announced that the honorees of its “Diamond Jubilee” celebration will be luminaries Martina Arroyo and Teresa Stratas. The Guild's 85th Annual Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, November 20th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Special remarks by Stephanie Blythe and musical tributes by Ailyn Pérez and Matthew Polenzani will be performed during the event.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The Metropolitan Opera Guild today announced that the honorees of its “Diamond Jubilee” celebration will be luminaries Martina Arroyo and Teresa Stratas. The Guild's 85th Annual Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, November 20th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Special remarks by Stephanie Blythe and musical tributes by Ailyn Pérez and Matthew Polenzani will be performed during the event.
Metropolitan Opera and James Levine Settle #MeToo-Related Lawsuit
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The closely watched #MeToo-related legal battle involving conductor James Levine and the Met Opera, which fired Levine in 2018 after accusations of sexual misconduct - came to an inconclusive end on Tuesday, according to The New York Times.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The closely watched #MeToo-related legal battle involving conductor James Levine and the Met Opera, which fired Levine in 2018 after accusations of sexual misconduct - came to an inconclusive end on Tuesday, according to The New York Times.
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