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Line Up Announced For Savannah VOICE Festival's Tenth Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Themed “Voices from Beyond,” the Savannah VOICE Festival (SVF) offers an impressive lineup for their highly anticipated 2022 10th Anniversary Season. Tickets are now on sale for the Festival which will be staged from Aug. 7 – 21, 2022, at a range of venues in Savannah, and will feature presentations from opera, musical theatre and popular song. 
Subscriptions On Sale for Opera Orlando Summer Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
It's a hot soprano summer as Opera Orlando welcomes back divas from past seasons. Opera Orlando in Concert: Summer Concert Series returns with three concerts by world-class opera sopranos, up close and personal, in the intimate setting of the University Club of Winter Park. Enjoy a fun and diverse selection of songs, arias, and duets, as well as wine and light hors d'oeuvres during a post-concert reception with these artists who have all become a part of the Opera Orlando family.
Festival Opera Presents Bellini's NORMA in July
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Walnut Creek's revitalized Festival Opera, led by General Director Zachary Gordin, continues its 31st season with an all-new production of Bellini's Norma, featuring acclaimed singer Shana Blake Hill (she/her) in the title role, directed by Mark Foehringer and conducted by Bryan Nies, with the Festival Opera Orchestra and Chorus. 
New Camerata Opera Presents UNITED WE SING - A Concert Benefitting The People Of Ukraine
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
New Camerata Opera presents United We Sing, a concert to benefit the people of Ukraine featuring operatic and Broadway hits, on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 3pm at The Congregational Church of Manhasset in Manhasset, NY.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances to Present New York City Opera's PRIDE IN THE PARK
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America will continue on June 17 with New York City Opera’s annual celebration Pride in the Park. City Opera will also be joined by the LaGuardia High School Choir, directed by Jeanne Cascio.
Edmonton Opera Announces 2022/2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
In the 22/23 season, Edmonton Opera will present a uniquely staged and choreographed performance of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, a Home for the Holidays concert in December following the Opera’s first holiday concert last year, and more.
BWW Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - May 31, 2022
The marvelous Opera Theatre of Saint Louis continues its festival season with perhaps the most popular opera in the world—Mozart’s glorious The Magic Flute! Read our BWW critic's review.
New York Opera Alliance Presents NEW YORK OPERAFEST 2022
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
NEW YORK OPERAFEST returns to in-person programming after two years of producing content virtually. For the first time since 2020, the festival offers in-person productions in New York City through June 15, 2022.
The Greek National Opera's RIGOLETTO Opens Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
The Greek National Opera’s first major summer production for 2022, Giuseppe Verdi’s darkly menacing masterpiece Rigoletto, conducted by Lukas Karytinos and directed by Katerina Evangelatos, is to be presented at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on 2, 5, 8 and 11 June as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival.
BWW Review: New HAMLET Makes Its Mark at the Met with Stellar Cast, Impressive Production
by Richard Sasanow - May 30, 2022
Is there another Shakespearean drama filled with as many quotable quotes as “Hamlet” (even when they’re used out of context and given a foreign meaning)? But “To be or not to be” is surely the most referenced and, certainly, in the new operatic HAMLET currently at the Met by Brett Dean and Matthew Jocelyn, in Neil Armfield’s thoughtful, urgent production, it's given the best showcase. Indeed, it helps shed a different light on the hero of the story.
Bell Shakespeare Announces First Cast Members For World Premiere Of New Musical, THE LOVERS
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Bell Shakespeare today announced the first two cast members of the upcoming production and world premiere of The Lovers, a pop musical written by young Australian writer and composer Laura Murphy reimagining Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with a fresh and infectious original score.
BWW Review: AKHNATEN at the Met Opera
by George Weinhouse - May 26, 2022
One of the greatest successes of recent Met seasons is Philip Glass's AKHNATEN, first seen in 2019.I saw it three times that year and fell under its spell each time.It is being revived this season.
Polish National Ballet and Dutch National Ballet Will Co-Produce THE TEMPEST / HAMBURG Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
This co-production of the Polish National Ballet and Dutch National Ballet was originally devised by Krzysztof Pastor in the year of the Bard’s 450th birthday. Two years later, acing on his desire to reinterpret the work, the choreographer used the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death as an opportunity to put on a new adaptation of The Tempest, this time round at the Polish National Opera and with the dancers of the Polish National Ballet.
Opera Saratoga Presents THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region.
Opera Saratoga Presents SWEENEY TODD - THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region. The 2022 Summer Festival continues with:
Opera Saratoga Presents SKY ON SWINGS
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region. The 2022 Summer Festival continues with:
Opera Saratoga Presents A Juneteenth Celebration With Sidney Outlaw
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region.
Opera Saratoga Announces STARS OF TOMORROW As Part of Its 2022 Summer Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region. The 2022 Summer Festival begins with:
Opera Saratoga Presents PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region. The 2022 Summer Festival continues with:
Opera Saratoga to Host 2022 Summer Festival Gala: OPERA UNDER THE STARS
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region.
Opera Saratoga Presents A HUNDRED YEARS OF BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region.
Stravinsky's THE RAKE'S PROGRESS to be Presented at The Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Stravinsky’s neoclassical masterpiece The Rake’s Progress, one of the 20th century’s great operas, will return to the Met stage for four performances May 30–June 11.
Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change For RIGOLETTO
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Karen Kamensek will conduct the May and June performances of Verdi's Rigoletto, replacing Karel Mark Chichon.
Houston Grand Opera Appoints Jennifer Bowman As Director Of Community And Learning
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
After an extensive search, Houston Grand Opera has announced Jennifer Bowman as the company's new Director of Community and Learning (formerly HGOco).
BWW Review: CARMEN at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - May 23, 2022
Opera Theatre Saint Louis opens its 47th season with a splendid 'Carmen'. Read our BWW critic's review.

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