Opera Philadelphia Presents LA TRAVIATA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
Following recent grand-scale stagings of Don Carlo and Nabucco it is again with Verdi that Opera Philadelphia makes its first appearance of the season at the Academy of Music, with the American premiere of a stylish new production of La traviata from award-winning Scottish director Paul Curran. Highlighted by a black-tie Opening Night Gala (Today, Oct. 2), and a free HD broadcast in Independence National Historical Park to mark the company's fifth annual Opera on the Mall event (Saturday, Oct. 3), Opera Philadelphia's presentation showcases the company and role debuts of Metropolitan Opera favorite Lisette Oropesa as Violetta and Grammy Award-winner Alek Shrader as Alfredo, with Music Director Corrado Rovaris, whose “ownership of Verdi rivals any of the late greats” (Opera News), at the podium.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
Following recent grand-scale stagings of Don Carlo and Nabucco it is again with Verdi that Opera Philadelphia makes its first appearance of the season at the Academy of Music, with the American premiere of a stylish new production of La traviata from award-winning Scottish director Paul Curran. Highlighted by a black-tie Opening Night Gala (Today, Oct. 2), and a free HD broadcast in Independence National Historical Park to mark the company's fifth annual Opera on the Mall event (Saturday, Oct. 3), Opera Philadelphia's presentation showcases the company and role debuts of Metropolitan Opera favorite Lisette Oropesa as Violetta and Grammy Award-winner Alek Shrader as Alfredo, with Music Director Corrado Rovaris, whose “ownership of Verdi rivals any of the late greats” (Opera News), at the podium.
Opera Philadelphia Announces New Members, Extends Board Contracts Ahead of New Season
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Board Chairman Daniel K. Meyer, M.D. announced today that Opera Philadelphia's Board of Directors has extended David B. Devan's contract as the company's General Director and President, and Corrado Rovaris's contract as the Jack Mulroney Music Director, through the end of the 2019-2020 Season.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Board Chairman Daniel K. Meyer, M.D. announced today that Opera Philadelphia's Board of Directors has extended David B. Devan's contract as the company's General Director and President, and Corrado Rovaris's contract as the Jack Mulroney Music Director, through the end of the 2019-2020 Season.
Gotham Chamber Opera to Shutter Operations
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just received the official word that Gotham Chamber Opera is ceasing operations and will be closing. The Board of Directors of Gotham Chamber Opera voted today to shut down the organization.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just received the official word that Gotham Chamber Opera is ceasing operations and will be closing. The Board of Directors of Gotham Chamber Opera voted today to shut down the organization.
Taylor Stayton to Appear in Metropolitan Opera's ANNA BOLENA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Taylor Stayton will sing the role of Percy in this evening's performance of Donizetti's Anna Bolena, replacing Stephen Costello, who is ill.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Taylor Stayton will sing the role of Percy in this evening's performance of Donizetti's Anna Bolena, replacing Stephen Costello, who is ill.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Berg's WOZZECK, 11/1-21
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Alban Berg's Wozzeck in a new production this fall. It opens on Sunday, November 1 with six performances through Saturday, November 21. Performance dates are November 1 at 2pm, and November 4, 7, 12, 16, 21 at 7:30pm
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Alban Berg's Wozzeck in a new production this fall. It opens on Sunday, November 1 with six performances through Saturday, November 21. Performance dates are November 1 at 2pm, and November 4, 7, 12, 16, 21 at 7:30pm
One Man Opera MADAM BUTTERLFY RETURNS Set for Landor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
What happens next in the iconic Puccini story? The son of Madam Butterfly has travelled to America to meet his father for the first time but he's brought the ghost of his mother too. The play blends the music and myths from the original opera with a new score by one of the UK's leading contemporary composers, Michael Finnissy (whose work was last heard in London at the Proms) and tells a new story using Japanese dance, masks, shadow work and physical theatre. Ignacio Jarquin sings and plays all the characters accompanied by an ensemble of four musicians on stage.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
What happens next in the iconic Puccini story? The son of Madam Butterfly has travelled to America to meet his father for the first time but he's brought the ghost of his mother too. The play blends the music and myths from the original opera with a new score by one of the UK's leading contemporary composers, Michael Finnissy (whose work was last heard in London at the Proms) and tells a new story using Japanese dance, masks, shadow work and physical theatre. Ignacio Jarquin sings and plays all the characters accompanied by an ensemble of four musicians on stage.
FGO Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Florida Grand Opera (FGO), with the support of the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science), announced today that they have launched a campaign to raise funds via a rewards / equity crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to sponsor the recording of Stars and Distances, a 'musical soundscape' composition by award-winning and internationally-renowned composer Fredrick Kaufman.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Florida Grand Opera (FGO), with the support of the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science), announced today that they have launched a campaign to raise funds via a rewards / equity crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to sponsor the recording of Stars and Distances, a 'musical soundscape' composition by award-winning and internationally-renowned composer Fredrick Kaufman.
Photo Flash: First Look at Cast of English National Opera's LADY MACBETH OF MTSENSK
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Her spirit sapped by the boredom of provincial life, beautiful Katerina betrays her hapless husband with one of his employees. But her shattering passion for Sergei soon unravels into violence and murder. And Katerina's dream of a perfect, all-consuming love hurtles towards its own inevitable demise.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Her spirit sapped by the boredom of provincial life, beautiful Katerina betrays her hapless husband with one of his employees. But her shattering passion for Sergei soon unravels into violence and murder. And Katerina's dream of a perfect, all-consuming love hurtles towards its own inevitable demise.
Opera on Tap Presents DUMBOKTOBERFEST Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
We like to say that Opera on Tap puts the drama back in Oktoberfest…We like our wurst with a little angst, suffering, heartbreak, joy and a variety of other heightened emotions. We like to sing drinking songs too. Join us this October for lager and sausage with a side of Sturm und Drang.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
We like to say that Opera on Tap puts the drama back in Oktoberfest…We like our wurst with a little angst, suffering, heartbreak, joy and a variety of other heightened emotions. We like to sing drinking songs too. Join us this October for lager and sausage with a side of Sturm und Drang.
MADAMA BUTTERFLY Launches OPERA San Antonio's 2015-16 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
OPERA San Antonio's Board of Directors and Chairman Mel Weingart today announced the slate for OPERA San Antonio's second season as the Resident Opera Company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
OPERA San Antonio's Board of Directors and Chairman Mel Weingart today announced the slate for OPERA San Antonio's second season as the Resident Opera Company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Lyric Opera's Ryan Opera Center Sets Singers for 2016-17 Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2015
Dan Novak, director of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, is pleased to announce that soprano Ann Toomey and mezzo-soprano Lauren Decker have been accepted into the prestigious program for its 2016-17 Ensemble.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2015
Dan Novak, director of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, is pleased to announce that soprano Ann Toomey and mezzo-soprano Lauren Decker have been accepted into the prestigious program for its 2016-17 Ensemble.
PENTECOST, CAROUSEL, SWAN LAKE and More Set for CCM's 2015-16 Mainstage Series
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2015
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is pleased to announce details for its 2015-16 Mainstage Series of opera, musical theatre, drama and dance productions. Between today, Sept. 30, 2015, and April 24, 2016, CCM's stars-of-tomorrow will present seven masterworks for the stage under the guidance of its internationally acclaimed faculty artists.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2015
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is pleased to announce details for its 2015-16 Mainstage Series of opera, musical theatre, drama and dance productions. Between today, Sept. 30, 2015, and April 24, 2016, CCM's stars-of-tomorrow will present seven masterworks for the stage under the guidance of its internationally acclaimed faculty artists.
Sherrill Milnes to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Opera Debut
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
After celebrating his 80th birthday earlier this year, now Sherrill Milnes – the definitive Verdi baritone of his generation – looks forward to commemorating the 50th anniversary of his Metropolitan Opera debut.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
After celebrating his 80th birthday earlier this year, now Sherrill Milnes – the definitive Verdi baritone of his generation – looks forward to commemorating the 50th anniversary of his Metropolitan Opera debut.
MidAtlantic Opera to Donate 1/3 of Proceeds From 'A Prayer for Peace' Concert to UNRHC for Refugee Relief
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
In celebration of World Peace Day and Pope Francis's visit, the MidAtlantic Opera (MAO) has announced that it will donate one-third of net proceeds from "A Prayer For Peace," MAO's inaugural concert on the Perelman Stage of the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall onSaturday, October 17 to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for refugee relief.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
In celebration of World Peace Day and Pope Francis's visit, the MidAtlantic Opera (MAO) has announced that it will donate one-third of net proceeds from "A Prayer For Peace," MAO's inaugural concert on the Perelman Stage of the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall onSaturday, October 17 to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for refugee relief.
Utah Opera Opens Season With Puccini's TOSCA, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Sept. 28, 2015) – Utah Opera takes audiences on a heart-stopping journey of forbidden love, loyalty, betrayal and tragedy in the 2015-16 season opening production of Puccini's “Tosca”. The performances, held at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theater, are October 10, 12, 14, and 16 at 7:30 PM, then October 18 at 2 PM. Tickets, priced from $18-$89, are available for purchase through www.utahopera.org or by calling (801) 355-2787.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Sept. 28, 2015) – Utah Opera takes audiences on a heart-stopping journey of forbidden love, loyalty, betrayal and tragedy in the 2015-16 season opening production of Puccini's “Tosca”. The performances, held at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theater, are October 10, 12, 14, and 16 at 7:30 PM, then October 18 at 2 PM. Tickets, priced from $18-$89, are available for purchase through www.utahopera.org or by calling (801) 355-2787.
First Lady of China, Peng Liyuan, Visits Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Katherine Farley, Chair of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Judith-Ann Corrente, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Metropolitan Opera, along with Lincoln Center President Jed Bernstein and Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb, today welcomed The First Lady of China, Madame Peng Liyuan, at an intimate reception in the Metropolitan Opera house attended by officials and guests of Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York Consulate of the People's Republic of China.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Katherine Farley, Chair of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Judith-Ann Corrente, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Metropolitan Opera, along with Lincoln Center President Jed Bernstein and Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb, today welcomed The First Lady of China, Madame Peng Liyuan, at an intimate reception in the Metropolitan Opera house attended by officials and guests of Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York Consulate of the People's Republic of China.
Tulsa Opera to Stage LA BOHEME This October
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Tulsa Opera opens its 68th season with a perennial audience favorite, Puccini's LA BOHÈME, on October 16 and 18 in the Chapman Music Hall of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Tulsa Opera opens its 68th season with a perennial audience favorite, Puccini's LA BOHÈME, on October 16 and 18 in the Chapman Music Hall of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
Center Stage Opera Performs TIMELESS TREASURES CLASSICS, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Enjoy vocal highlights from 8 immortal operas, plus Mozart's sublime Symphony No. 40, all in the comfort of our spacious new venue (parking on-site!). Featuring Shira Renee Thomas, Dylan F. Thomas, Katie LaPorta Jesensky and Trisha Rivera, with The Center Stage Opera Orchestra, conducted by Brian Onderdonk.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Enjoy vocal highlights from 8 immortal operas, plus Mozart's sublime Symphony No. 40, all in the comfort of our spacious new venue (parking on-site!). Featuring Shira Renee Thomas, Dylan F. Thomas, Katie LaPorta Jesensky and Trisha Rivera, with The Center Stage Opera Orchestra, conducted by Brian Onderdonk.
BALAM Dance Theatre to Perform in New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM), a New York City based dance company that has performed worldwide, has been selected to perform again in a New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera production. Under Verismo Opera's Artistic Director Lucine Amara, BALAM will perform in Gaetano Donizetti's 'Lucia di Lammermoor' on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center, located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM), a New York City based dance company that has performed worldwide, has been selected to perform again in a New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera production. Under Verismo Opera's Artistic Director Lucine Amara, BALAM will perform in Gaetano Donizetti's 'Lucia di Lammermoor' on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center, located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.
Opera on Tap Presents DUMBOKTOBERFEST, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
We like to say that Opera on Tap puts the drama back in Oktoberfest…We like our wurst with a little angst, suffering, heartbreak, joy and a variety of other heightened emotions. We like to sing drinking songs too. Join us this October for lager and sausage with a side of Sturm und Drang.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
We like to say that Opera on Tap puts the drama back in Oktoberfest…We like our wurst with a little angst, suffering, heartbreak, joy and a variety of other heightened emotions. We like to sing drinking songs too. Join us this October for lager and sausage with a side of Sturm und Drang.
Single Tickets for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: TURANDOT are Now Available
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Single tickets for the 2016 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production of Turandot are on sale now at www.opera.org.au.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Single tickets for the 2016 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production of Turandot are on sale now at www.opera.org.au.
Amore Opera Presents Live HD Webcast of Gala Concert
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
Amore Opera is pleased to announce a LIVE HD WEB-CAST of its Sold-Out opening gala concert, 'The Stars Align' TOMORROW, Sunday, September 27 at 2:00pm at the new Sheen Center (18 Bleecker Street).
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
Amore Opera is pleased to announce a LIVE HD WEB-CAST of its Sold-Out opening gala concert, 'The Stars Align' TOMORROW, Sunday, September 27 at 2:00pm at the new Sheen Center (18 Bleecker Street).
Chicago's Lyric Opera Launches Season with THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
CHICAGO – To open its 61st season, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Mozart's joyous comedy The Marriage of Figaro, conducted by Henrik Nánási in a glamorous new production from renowned director Barbara Gaines, founder and artistic director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The Marriage of Figaro is Gaines' first non-Shakespearean opera, following her acclaimed operatic debut staging Verdi's Macbeth at Lyric in 2010.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
CHICAGO – To open its 61st season, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Mozart's joyous comedy The Marriage of Figaro, conducted by Henrik Nánási in a glamorous new production from renowned director Barbara Gaines, founder and artistic director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The Marriage of Figaro is Gaines' first non-Shakespearean opera, following her acclaimed operatic debut staging Verdi's Macbeth at Lyric in 2010.
Vancouver Opera Opens New Season with Verdi's RIGOLETTO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 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.
Wedow, Abell, Polianichko and Allen Conduct Lyric Opera of Kansas City's 2015-16 Season, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the four conductors for the 2015-2016 season in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Gary Thor Wedow (pictured, left, Mozart's Don Giovanni), and David Charles Abell (Bizet's Carmen) will be returning to the Lyric Opera. Alexander Polianichko (Dvorak's Rusalka) and Christopher Allen (Donizetti's The Elixir of Love) will be making their Lyric Opera debut.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the four conductors for the 2015-2016 season in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Gary Thor Wedow (pictured, left, Mozart's Don Giovanni), and David Charles Abell (Bizet's Carmen) will be returning to the Lyric Opera. Alexander Polianichko (Dvorak's Rusalka) and Christopher Allen (Donizetti's The Elixir of Love) will be making their Lyric Opera debut.
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