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San Francisco Opera Releases 'Streaming The First Century' Free Historical Recordings and Interviews
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022

As part of its centennial celebrations, San Francisco Opera released the first installment of Streaming the First Century.

Redhouse Arts Center Closes 2018-19 Season With THE ALL NIGHT STRUT
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019

Redhouse will conclude its 2018 -19 Season with The All Night Strut!, conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Fran Charnas with musical arrangements by Tom Fitt, Gil Lieb and Dick Schermesser, running from May 30th - June 9th. The production will feature a partnership with CNY Jazz who will provide the musicians and musical direction along with Central New York Theater Icon, Bob Brown who will make his directorial debut with Redhouse. The All Night Strut! promises a high energy evening of memorable music and incredible singing and dancing that will have you tapping your toes long after you leave the theatre.

Riverside Opera Company Presents POPERA!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2016

The Riverside Opera Company 's(ROC) PoPera returns featuring award winning singers from recent ROC auditions with the Richmond County Orchestra, plus special guests from the Curtis High School Chorus and Brighton Heights Youth Ensemble.

Paley Center Screens MARIA GOLOVIN, 5/21
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2011

Join us for a screening of this rarely performed opera and a conversation with one of the stars. NBC commissioned Gian Carlo Menotti to write Maria Golovin, which had its premiere at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair and ran briefly on Broadway in late 1958 before its television premiere on NBC Opera on March 8, 1959.

Hearn Led CAMELOT, LuPone, Hyde Pierce and More Featured in Stellar 2009 Ravinia Season
by Eddie Varley - Apr 1, 2009

Ravinia Festival Chairperson Pamela B. Strobel and President and CEO Welz Kauffman today announced details of the 2009 season of music theater and dance events.