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Sarasota Opera Receives $5,000 Grant From Manatee Community Foundation For Education

Sarasota Opera Receives $5,000 Grant From Manatee Community Foundation For Education Outreach

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 2023
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a grant from the Jay K.
Review: Comedy Tonight! MasterVoices Does THE FROGS, Or Why Isn't Sondheim at the Met

Review: Comedy Tonight! MasterVoices Does THE FROGS, Or Why Isn't Sondheim at the Met?

by Richard Sasanow — November 7, 2023
MasterVoices, under Ted Sperling, found THE FROGS irresistible—and the result was a hit, or, as Shakespeare wrote in “Hamlet”: “A hit, a very palpable hit.
The Met & The Apollo to Present Free Simulcast Of X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOM X H

The Met & The Apollo to Present Free Simulcast Of X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOM X Hosted by Angela Bassett

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2023
The Met Opera and The Apollo will present a free simulcast of Anthony Davis’s X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X at The Apollo on November 18 at 12:55PM.
Review: X Marks the Spot at Met Premiere of 'X: Life and Times of Malcolm X'

Review: X Marks the Spot at Met Premiere of 'X: Life and Times of Malcolm X'

by Richard Sasanow — November 5, 2023
It’s taken a long time for X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X—the rediscovered and revised ‘80s work by Anthony Davis, Thulani Davis and Christopher Davis, in Robert O’Hara’s production and conducted by Kazem Abdullah--to cross the plaza from what was the old City Opera at New York State T
VIDEO: Watch Footage from X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X at The Metropolitan Oper

VIDEO: Watch Footage from X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X at The Metropolitan Opera

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera is currently presenting the company premiere of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Anthony Davis's groundbreaking opera X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, opening November 3, the second of six new productions in the 2023–24 season.
VIDEO: Watch the Official Cinematic Trailer for Atlanta Opera's RIGOLETTO

VIDEO: Watch the Official Cinematic Trailer for Atlanta Opera's RIGOLETTO

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2023
The Atlanta Opera is presenting its first mainstage event of the new season with a new co-production of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto on Nov 4 -7, 2023 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
The Metropolitan Opera's 2023–24 Live in HD Season to Continue With Anthony Davis's

The Metropolitan Opera's 2023–24 Live in HD Season to Continue With Anthony Davis's X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera's 2023–24 Live in HD season will continue with the company premiere of Anthony Davis's X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.
Review: GRAMMY® GREATS UNITE – LATONIA MOORE AND J'NAI BRIDGES IN CONCERT at Balbo

Review: GRAMMY® GREATS UNITE – LATONIA MOORE AND J'NAI BRIDGES IN CONCERT at Balboa Theatre

by Ron Bierman — November 2, 2023
What did our critic think of GRAMMY® GREATS UNITE – LATONIA MOORE AND J’NAI BRIDGES IN CONCERT at Balboa Theatre?
Review: Plenty of High Notes at Unusually Low-Key Richard Tucker Awards Gala

Review: Plenty of High Notes at Unusually Low-Key Richard Tucker Awards Gala

by Richard Sasanow — November 1, 2023
An historic recording of golden age tenor Richard Tucker singing “Sound an Alarm” from Handel’s JUDAS MACCABEUS” set the tone for the Richard Tucker Music Foundation’s Gala concert at Carnegie Hall.
The Met Releases Digital Premiere Of Cécile McLorin Salvant At The Met Cloisters

The Met Releases Digital Premiere Of Cécile McLorin Salvant At The Met Cloisters

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 2023
The Met's performance series, MetLiveArts, will present a site-specific performance by three-time GRAMMY-winning singer and composer Cécile McLorin Salvant, in the Unicorn Tapestries Room at The Met Cloisters.
Houston Grand Opera Announces New Partnership with Apple Music Classical

Houston Grand Opera Announces New Partnership with Apple Music Classical

by Michael Major — October 30, 2023
As part of the new partnership, the company will be presenting new recordings of classic and contemporary operas from current and future seasons alongside special remastered releases from its rich back catalogue, which spans decades and includes history-making productions such as Treemonisha (1975
Utopia Opera Returns With Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS PINAFORE in November

Utopia Opera Returns With Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS PINAFORE in November

by BWW News Desk — October 30, 2023
Utopia Opera returns with Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS PINAFORE in NYC, November 17-19, 2023.
Review: LA TRAVIATA at Artscape Is a Visual and Audial Masterpiece

Review: LA TRAVIATA at Artscape Is a Visual and Audial Masterpiece

by Jaime Uranovsky — October 28, 2023
LA TRAVIATA needs little introduction.
The Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island Announces Auditions for I

The Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island Announces Auditions for IOLANTHE

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2023
The Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island will be holding auditions for principal roles for its production of “Iolanthe” on Tuesday, November 14th, from 7:30-10PM.
Sarah Myers Named Next Artistic Director Of On Site Opera

Sarah Myers Named Next Artistic Director Of On Site Opera

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2023
 Last night, at On Site Opera's annual fundraising gala at the Prince George Ballroom, the company announced the appointment of Sarah Meyers as its next Artistic Director, succeeding the company's co-founder, Eric Einhorn.
Photos: First Look At TOSCA At Opera Orlando

Photos: First Look At TOSCA At Opera Orlando

by BWW News Desk — October 26, 2023
Opera Orlando opens its 2023-24 All for Art season On the MainStage with Puccini's tragic masterwork Tosca on October 27 at 7:30 p.
Photos: First Look At North Carolina Opera's LA TRAVIATA

Photos: First Look At North Carolina Opera's LA TRAVIATA

by BWW News Desk — October 26, 2023
North Carolina Opera is presenting Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA this weekend at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, NC.
Sarasota Opera Receives $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Fou

Sarasota Opera Receives $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation

by BWW News Desk — October 26, 2023
Sarasota Opera has received a $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant made possible through the Wiliam S.
IL TROVATORE Comes to the Eiffel Art Studios

IL TROVATORE Comes to the Eiffel Art Studios

by BWW News Desk — October 26, 2023
The internationally renowned opera singer-couple will appear in the roles of Leonora and Manrico in a concert performance of Il trovatore, one of Verdi's most popular operas on 2 February 2024, at the Locomotive Hall of the Eiffel Art Studios.
Today is World Opera Day!

Today is World Opera Day!

by Richard Sasanow — October 25, 2023
World Opera Day is an international initiative to showcase the ways opera companies and artists enrich the livelihood and civic fabric of their communities.
New Camerata Opera to Present Animated Children's Opera Film: ONE TRAIN

New Camerata Opera to Present Animated Children's Opera Film: ONE TRAIN

by BWW News Desk — October 25, 2023
New Camerata Opera presents its first animated opera film for children, One Train.
Opera Orlando Announces $15 Rush Tickets For TOSCA

Opera Orlando Announces $15 Rush Tickets For TOSCA

by BWW News Desk — October 24, 2023
Get $15 rush tickets for the opera TOSCA.
Anthony Davis's OPERA X: The Life And Times Of Malcolm X to Premiere at The Met in No

Anthony Davis's OPERA X: The Life And Times Of Malcolm X to Premiere at The Met in November

by BWW News Desk — October 24, 2023
Don't miss the historic premiere of Anthony Davis's groundbreaking opera, X: The Life And Times Of Malcolm X, at The Met on November 3.
Portland Opera To Go Reveals New Commission: SHIZUE: An American Story for Fall 2024

Portland Opera To Go Reveals New Commission: SHIZUE: An American Story for Fall 2024

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2023
Portland Opera to Go will present their new commission, Shizue: An American Story, which tells the inspiring journey of poet and artist Shizue Iwatsuki.
Review: Met Revival of BALLO IN MASCHERA Opens in Alden Production

Review: Met Revival of BALLO IN MASCHERA Opens in Alden Production

by Richard Sasanow — October 23, 2023
One of the troubles of being a major institution like the Met is that when they produce a new production of a major opera--and Verdi’s UN BALLO IN MASCHERA, which opened in revival the other night, certainly falls into that category--it’s an expensive undertaking.

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