Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Announces January Events
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents two Barnett and Company Masterworks series concerts in January.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents two Barnett and Company Masterworks series concerts in January.
NC Opera to Present LA BOHEME, 1/24-26
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
North Carolina Opera, under the leadership of General Director Eric Mitchko and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Timothy Myers, presents Puccini's La bohème in Memorial Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh on Fri., Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $27-$85 and may be purchased online at www.ncopera.org or by phone at 919.792.3850.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
North Carolina Opera, under the leadership of General Director Eric Mitchko and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Timothy Myers, presents Puccini's La bohème in Memorial Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh on Fri., Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $27-$85 and may be purchased online at www.ncopera.org or by phone at 919.792.3850.
FOX NOW Available Free for XBox One Xbox Live Gold members in the U.S.
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2013
Gamers and TV fans unite! FOX NOW, the official streaming service for Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), is available now to Xbox Live Gold members in the U.S. at no additional cost
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2013
Gamers and TV fans unite! FOX NOW, the official streaming service for Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), is available now to Xbox Live Gold members in the U.S. at no additional cost
Metropolitan Opera's HD LIVE IN SCHOOLS Launches Sixth Season
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
The Met: HD Live in Schools, a national program that uses live transmissions of Metropolitan Opera performances to create cross-disciplinary educational experiences for students around the country, will reach children in a record 34 school districts in its sixth season. The program, which provides teachers and administrators with educational resources geared to select performances from The Met: Live in HD—the Met's award-winning series of live opera transmissions to movie theaters around the world—and arranges for students to attend the transmissions in their hometowns, is expected to reach approximately 15,000 students in 24 states during the 2013-14 season. The first HD Live in Schools transmission of the year, Verdi's Falstaff, is an operatic adaptation of Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor and will be transmitted live from the Met stage on December 14.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
The Met: HD Live in Schools, a national program that uses live transmissions of Metropolitan Opera performances to create cross-disciplinary educational experiences for students around the country, will reach children in a record 34 school districts in its sixth season. The program, which provides teachers and administrators with educational resources geared to select performances from The Met: Live in HD—the Met's award-winning series of live opera transmissions to movie theaters around the world—and arranges for students to attend the transmissions in their hometowns, is expected to reach approximately 15,000 students in 24 states during the 2013-14 season. The first HD Live in Schools transmission of the year, Verdi's Falstaff, is an operatic adaptation of Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor and will be transmitted live from the Met stage on December 14.
Tony Robinson Stars in Royal Opera House's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
Tony Robinson will star as Kenneth Grahame, who narrates the Royal Opera House's production of The Wind in the Willows, in the ROH's first commercial transfer to London's West End. This well-loved story is brought to life through song, music, dance and puppetry. The production, directed and choreographed by Will Tuckett, will run at the Duchess Theatre from tonight 11 December 2013 - Saturday 1 February 2014.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
Tony Robinson will star as Kenneth Grahame, who narrates the Royal Opera House's production of The Wind in the Willows, in the ROH's first commercial transfer to London's West End. This well-loved story is brought to life through song, music, dance and puppetry. The production, directed and choreographed by Will Tuckett, will run at the Duchess Theatre from tonight 11 December 2013 - Saturday 1 February 2014.
Photo Flash: Shirley Ritenour Conquers Valhalla for Cancer
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013
Shirley Ritenour performed Wagner, Puccini, Albeniz, Granados, Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Styne, Lane and Holdridge on December 6, 2013 in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Scroll down for photos!
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013
Shirley Ritenour performed Wagner, Puccini, Albeniz, Granados, Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Styne, Lane and Holdridge on December 6, 2013 in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Scroll down for photos!
STAGE TUBE: Diving Into Chicago Opera's Under Water Opera, ORPHEUS & EURIDICE
by Christina Mancuso - December 10, 2013
Chicago Opera Theater dives into the pool again for a remount of its highly successful production of Ricky Ian Gordon's Orpheus & Euridice in partnership with the Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as part of the Classics in the Parks series. Following the sold-out run of four performances at the Eckhart Park Pool in the West Town neighborhood in early November, COT will bring three additional performances to Lincoln Square on December 19, 20, and 22 at the Welles Park Pool. Tickets will once again be free to the public. Check out a behind the scenes look below!
by Christina Mancuso - December 10, 2013
Chicago Opera Theater dives into the pool again for a remount of its highly successful production of Ricky Ian Gordon's Orpheus & Euridice in partnership with the Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as part of the Classics in the Parks series. Following the sold-out run of four performances at the Eckhart Park Pool in the West Town neighborhood in early November, COT will bring three additional performances to Lincoln Square on December 19, 20, and 22 at the Welles Park Pool. Tickets will once again be free to the public. Check out a behind the scenes look below!
Vancouver Opera Announces New Strategy to Make Deeper Connections with the Community
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013
Vancouver, BC ~ Vancouver Opera announced today a bold new long-term strategy aimed at broadening and deepening its connection with the communities it serves, while building a new generation of opera goers.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013
Vancouver, BC ~ Vancouver Opera announced today a bold new long-term strategy aimed at broadening and deepening its connection with the communities it serves, while building a new generation of opera goers.
Opera Lafayette Presents Mozart's COSI FAN TUTTE and Philidor's LES FEMMES VENGEES, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013
Share the joy of great opera this holiday season as as Opera Lafayette brings new light to a familiar favorite. Start off your evening with our critically acclaimed French language production of Mozart's Così fan tutte, performed in two shortened acts with one intermission. Also known as “School for Lovers' Così follows the story of soldiers Guillaume and Fernand as they test the fidelity of each others fiancées by any means necessary.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013
Share the joy of great opera this holiday season as as Opera Lafayette brings new light to a familiar favorite. Start off your evening with our critically acclaimed French language production of Mozart's Così fan tutte, performed in two shortened acts with one intermission. Also known as “School for Lovers' Così follows the story of soldiers Guillaume and Fernand as they test the fidelity of each others fiancées by any means necessary.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013
Extreme flirting, lots of champagne, and dance-to-dawn partying - it's Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, Jr. The most famous of all Viennese operettas arrives at Lyric Opera of Chicago tonight, December 10 in an effervescent new-to-Chicago production, starring Juliane Banse* as Rosalinde, Bo Skovhus as Eisenstein, Daniela Fally** as Adele, Michael Spyres* as Alfred, Adrian Eröd* as Falke, Emily Fons as Prince Orlofsky, and Andrew Shore as Frank. Die Fledermaus is conducted by Ward Stare with E. Loren Meeker in her Lyric Opera directorial debut.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013
Extreme flirting, lots of champagne, and dance-to-dawn partying - it's Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, Jr. The most famous of all Viennese operettas arrives at Lyric Opera of Chicago tonight, December 10 in an effervescent new-to-Chicago production, starring Juliane Banse* as Rosalinde, Bo Skovhus as Eisenstein, Daniela Fally** as Adele, Michael Spyres* as Alfred, Adrian Eröd* as Falke, Emily Fons as Prince Orlofsky, and Andrew Shore as Frank. Die Fledermaus is conducted by Ward Stare with E. Loren Meeker in her Lyric Opera directorial debut.
Tenor Joseph Calleja Featured at Last Night's 2013 Kennedy Center Honors
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja gave a very special surprise performance at last night's presentation of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja gave a very special surprise performance at last night's presentation of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors.
Serban Vasile Steps in for Franco Vassallo in Tonight's Performance of FALSTAFF at Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Serban Vasile will make his Met debut in this evening's performance of Verdi's Falstaff, replacing Franco Vassallo, who is ill.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Serban Vasile will make his Met debut in this evening's performance of Verdi's Falstaff, replacing Franco Vassallo, who is ill.
Pinchgut Opera Presents Final Show of GIASONE and Opens Ticket Sales for SALIERI
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Your last chance to see Cavalli's Giasone is tonight! It's all a bit last minute, we know, but why not surprise yourself with a night at the theatre tonight. Giasone has been roundly applauded by critics and audience alike. It took 360 years for this opera to arrive on our shores. It could be an awfully long time until we hear it again...
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Your last chance to see Cavalli's Giasone is tonight! It's all a bit last minute, we know, but why not surprise yourself with a night at the theatre tonight. Giasone has been roundly applauded by critics and audience alike. It took 360 years for this opera to arrive on our shores. It could be an awfully long time until we hear it again...
Morningside Opera to Present HERE BE SIRENS, 1/11-2/2
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Morningside Opera, the NYC-based opera company that most recently presented the acclaimed ¡Figaro! (90210), is proud to present HERE BE SIRENS, the world premiere of a new dramatic composition by award-winning composer Kate Soper, directed by OBIE Award-winner Rick Burkhardt. HERE BE SIRENS, which marks the premiere of a new work by a living composer for Morningside Opera, will play six performances from January 11th - February 2nd at the Dixon Place Theater (161A Chrystie Street, in New York's Lower East Side). Tickets for HERE BE SIRENS are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $15 for students and seniors. Advance tickets are now available online at www.morningsideopera.com, by calling 866-811-4111, or in-person at Dixon Place .
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Morningside Opera, the NYC-based opera company that most recently presented the acclaimed ¡Figaro! (90210), is proud to present HERE BE SIRENS, the world premiere of a new dramatic composition by award-winning composer Kate Soper, directed by OBIE Award-winner Rick Burkhardt. HERE BE SIRENS, which marks the premiere of a new work by a living composer for Morningside Opera, will play six performances from January 11th - February 2nd at the Dixon Place Theater (161A Chrystie Street, in New York's Lower East Side). Tickets for HERE BE SIRENS are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $15 for students and seniors. Advance tickets are now available online at www.morningsideopera.com, by calling 866-811-4111, or in-person at Dixon Place .
Photo Flash: Erik Teague's Costume Sketches for WNO's THE LION, THE UNICORN, AND ME
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) continues its 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of a new holiday family opera: The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me, December 14-22 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Check out the costume sketches by Erik Teague below!
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) continues its 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of a new holiday family opera: The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me, December 14-22 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Check out the costume sketches by Erik Teague below!
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes of WNO's THE LION, THE UNICORN AND ME at the Kennedy Center
by Christina Mancuso - December 09, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) continues its 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of a new holiday family opera: The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me, December 14-22 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Check out a behind-the-scenes look below!
by Christina Mancuso - December 09, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) continues its 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of a new holiday family opera: The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me, December 14-22 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Check out a behind-the-scenes look below!
New Harriet Tubman Opera to Preview at Harlem's Schomburg Center, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
AOP (American Opera Projects), and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will co-present an evening of scenes from Nkeiru Okoye's folk opera Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom that tells of how a young girl born in slavery, becomes Harriet Tubman, the legendary Underground Railroad conductor. The musical excerpts will be followed by an artist Q&A moderated by WQXR's Terrance McKnight. The concert will be presented today, December 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Langston Hughes Auditorium: 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
AOP (American Opera Projects), and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will co-present an evening of scenes from Nkeiru Okoye's folk opera Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom that tells of how a young girl born in slavery, becomes Harriet Tubman, the legendary Underground Railroad conductor. The musical excerpts will be followed by an artist Q&A moderated by WQXR's Terrance McKnight. The concert will be presented today, December 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Langston Hughes Auditorium: 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801.
OperaDelaware Presents Peabody Opera's Production of HANSEL AND GRETEL Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 07, 2013
OperaDelaware presents Peabody Opera's Hansel and Gretel, today, December 7 at 10:30 am / 1:30 pm.
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 07, 2013
OperaDelaware presents Peabody Opera's Hansel and Gretel, today, December 7 at 10:30 am / 1:30 pm.
The Duesseldorf Opera House Presents THE GYPSY PRINCESS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2013
Düsseldorf, Germany – Widely regarded as Emmerich Kálmán's best work, “The Gypsy Princess” is the story of revue star Sylva Varescu, who loves Edwin, son of a princely Viennese family, but is aware that Edwin is forbidden by his family to marry her due to their differences in social standing.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2013
Düsseldorf, Germany – Widely regarded as Emmerich Kálmán's best work, “The Gypsy Princess” is the story of revue star Sylva Varescu, who loves Edwin, son of a princely Viennese family, but is aware that Edwin is forbidden by his family to marry her due to their differences in social standing.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at EUGENE ONEGIN at The Met
by Christina Mancuso - December 06, 2013
Marina Poplavskaya and Peter Mattei take on the roles of the lovestruck Tatiana and the imperious Onegin in Deborah Warner's new production of Tchaikovsky's fateful romance, which opened the Met season in September, directed by Fiona Shaw. Rolando Villazón is Lenski, Onegin's friend-turned-rival, in his first performances on the Met stage since 2009. Russian maestro Alexander Vedernikov makes his company debut on the podium. Check out a sneak peek below!
by Christina Mancuso - December 06, 2013
Marina Poplavskaya and Peter Mattei take on the roles of the lovestruck Tatiana and the imperious Onegin in Deborah Warner's new production of Tchaikovsky's fateful romance, which opened the Met season in September, directed by Fiona Shaw. Rolando Villazón is Lenski, Onegin's friend-turned-rival, in his first performances on the Met stage since 2009. Russian maestro Alexander Vedernikov makes his company debut on the podium. Check out a sneak peek below!
San Francisco Presents Rossini's LA CENERENTOLA for Curtain Call's 5th Anniversary Season, 12/13-12/15
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
San Leandro, CA – Curtain Call Performing Arts (CCPA) is proud to announce opera troupe Opera On Tap: San Francisco (OOT:SF) has taken residency following a sold-out run of Mozart's Figaro last summer. The San Francisco chapter of OOT will perform two opera's in downtown San Leandro as part of Curtain Call's 5th anniversary season. The first production is Giocomo Rossini's Cinderella themed opera, La Cenerentolawith five performances scheduled Friday through Sunday, December 13-15. La Cenerentola will be presented as an abridged one-act matinée for children on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM, and in its uncut entirety on Friday, Saturday, and SundayDecember 13-15 at 8:00 PM. All performances will be held at the California Conservatory Theatre (CCT), 999 E. 14th St., San Leandro.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
San Leandro, CA – Curtain Call Performing Arts (CCPA) is proud to announce opera troupe Opera On Tap: San Francisco (OOT:SF) has taken residency following a sold-out run of Mozart's Figaro last summer. The San Francisco chapter of OOT will perform two opera's in downtown San Leandro as part of Curtain Call's 5th anniversary season. The first production is Giocomo Rossini's Cinderella themed opera, La Cenerentolawith five performances scheduled Friday through Sunday, December 13-15. La Cenerentola will be presented as an abridged one-act matinée for children on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM, and in its uncut entirety on Friday, Saturday, and SundayDecember 13-15 at 8:00 PM. All performances will be held at the California Conservatory Theatre (CCT), 999 E. 14th St., San Leandro.
VIDEO: BWW Exclusive Premiere - Nathan Gunn Performs John Denver's 'Calypso'
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
BWW brings you exclusive footage of renowned baritone & Broadway star Nathan Gunn recording his contribution for the project, a stunning new interpretation of 'Calypso'.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
BWW brings you exclusive footage of renowned baritone & Broadway star Nathan Gunn recording his contribution for the project, a stunning new interpretation of 'Calypso'.
James Conlon to Observe Britten Centenary Throughout Southern California, 11/22 - Today
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
Conductor James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera, will lead a series of Britten performances across the Southland as part of the Britten 100/LA celebration, in commemoration of the 2013 Benjamin Britten centenary.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
Conductor James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera, will lead a series of Britten performances across the Southland as part of the Britten 100/LA celebration, in commemoration of the 2013 Benjamin Britten centenary.
The Indianapolis Opera Presents Gian Carlo Menotti's 'Amahl and the Night Visitors', Today
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
The Indianapolis Opera becomes part of the testament to the power and beauty of American opera this holiday season with the presentation of Gian Carlo Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
The Indianapolis Opera becomes part of the testament to the power and beauty of American opera this holiday season with the presentation of Gian Carlo Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents Holiday Show SHINE!, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director, Dr. Timothy Seelig, announced that for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Chorus will return to the War Memorial Opera House (301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco) today, December 6, 2013 at 8 p.m. with the holiday performance, Shine! Our Brightest Holiday Show Ever!
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director, Dr. Timothy Seelig, announced that for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Chorus will return to the War Memorial Opera House (301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco) today, December 6, 2013 at 8 p.m. with the holiday performance, Shine! Our Brightest Holiday Show Ever!
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