Review: THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - May 5, 2025
It’s not so strange, really, that there’s a serious opera about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. His life’s work is usually invoked before every production of the last decade or more, when audiences are asked to silence their smartphones.
Interview: Theatre Life with S. Katy Tucker
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 29, 2025
Today’s subject S. Katy Tucker is currently living her theatre life as the projection designer for Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. The production runs May 2nd through 10th in the Opera House at Kennedy Center.
Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet to Guest Star With Palm Beach Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025
Palm Beach Symphony welcomes piano virtuoso Jean-Yves Thibaudet for a special performance of Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, which is the composer’s thrilling homage to the hurried pace and enthralling rhythms he discovered during his jazz age trip to America.
Review: Droning Overwhelms the Lives of THE LISTENERS in New Mazzoli-Vavrek Opera
by Richard Sasanow - Oct 3, 2024
It’s fascinating that within two weeks, as the new US opera season began in earnest, Northeast operagoers heard a pair of new (or new-ish) operas by well-known creators: the US premiere of THE LISTENERS at Opera Philadelphia, by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek and the much-revised GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, the gala opening night at the Met.
Video: Steve Dawson Releases Second Single From Sixth Solo Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Chicago-based musician and songwriter Steve Dawson releases 'Oh California,' the second single from his upcoming new album, Ghosts on May 17. The release is accompanied by a video. The album is being released June 7 on venerable Chicago label Pravda Records on CD, 12” LP vinyl, digital download and on streaming platforms. Watch the music video!
Steve Dawson Will Release Sixth Solo Album This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
Ghosts is the sixth solo album from Chicago-based musician and songwriter Steve Dawson. It's being release June 7 on venerable Chicago label Pravda Records on CD, 12” LP vinyl, digital download and on streaming platforms.
Seattle Opera Announces Lineup For 60th Anniversary Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023
Seattle Opera announces lineup for 60th Anniversary Concert featuring world-class singers in a celebration of the company's artistic highlights. Join them on May 11, 2024, at McCaw Hall for an unforgettable evening of music and memories.
Dayton Opera Serving A Generous Portion Of SWEENEY TODD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance presents Dayton Opera's production of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning hit musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, November 4-5 at the historic Victoria Theatre.