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Afghan Arts Festival Leads Slate of Winter Events at Seattle Opera

In conjunction with its upcoming world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Seattle Opera offers a slate of unique educational and cultural events to celebrate Afghan art, culture, and history, and provide a deeper look into the making of a new opera.

San Francisco Opera Announces 2023�"24 Season, Featuring OMAR, THE MAGIC FLUTE & More

San Francisco Opera has announced details for the Company’s 101st season, which opens September 8, 2023. See production details, how to purchase tickets and more!

World Premiere of A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS to Open at Seattle Opera in February

On February 25, 2023, McCaw Hall will host the world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns, written by composer Sheila Silver and librettist Stephen Kitsakos, based on the gripping novel by Khaled Hosseini.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Theatres Aim to Hold True to Their Values, Some Audiences Are Being Left Behind

As theatres work to return to the new normal, we continue to find new ways in which the industry needs to find improvements on the way that they treat those that are creating the art - we have arrived at the “rubber meets the road” moment for every theatre that issued statements about their ideals in the past few years.

Review: A THOUSAND ACRES by Kristin Kuster and Mark Campbell Makes a Stunning World Premiere at Des Moines Metro Opera

When an organization reaches a milestone like 50 years, it can be easy to look back at everything that brought you to that milestone. While Des Moines Metro Opera's productions of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and PORGY AND BESS do that, they are also looking at the future with the world premiere production of A THOUSAND ACRES. If this production indicates what Des Moines Metro Opera has planned for the future, then I'm sure we will see them around for another 50 years and more.

Beth Malone Will Headline Denver Actors Fund Celebration Concert at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse

The Denver Actors Fund reached a monumental goal this week when the grassroots, all-volunteer nonprofit surpassed $1 million in financial assistance to members of the Colorado theater community since 2014.

BWW Review: (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS by Bates and Campbell under Zvulun Closes the Circle on Apple's Creation

On Saturday night, Version 2.0 of the Mason Bates-Mark Campbell opera, THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS, opened brilliantly as a mainstage production of the Atlanta Opera, in its East Coast premiere, under Tomer Zvulun’s taut direction and Michael Christie’s smart baton. To say the audience greeted the work joyfully would be an understatement.

RIGOLETTO, THE FLYING DUTCHMAN, and More Announced for Utah Opera 2022-23 Season

Opera represents the full range of the human experience—so it is fitting that people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences will find relevance in Utah Opera's four productions in the 2022-23 season at Salt Lake City's Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.

BWW Review: THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS at Lyric Opera

Mason Bates' modern score underlies this unflinching look at controversial Apple co-founder.

Seattle Opera Announces 2022/23 Season

Seattle Opera’s 2022/23 season will bring a poignant world premiere (A Thousand Splendid Suns), a concert performance of an alluring French powerhouse (Samson and Delilah), and stagings of three cherished favorites (The Elixir of Love, Tristan and Isolde, and La traviata) to the Seattle Opera stage.

VIDEO: Portland Opera Presents THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Portland Opera is thrilled to bring its production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville to the stage this June. Considered one of the greatest comic operas of all time, Rossini's opera tells the story of the Count Almaviva, who has fallen for the charming Rosina, and enlists the help of the town barber Figaro to assist in winning her affection. Together they try to outwit her guardian Dr. Bartolo, who also vies for her hand. Portland Opera will present four performances of The Barber of Seville on June 7, 9m, 13, 15 at the Keller Auditorium.

VIDEO: See All the Fun at the High School Musical Theatre BOBBY G Awards

The Bobby G Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in Colorado high-school musical theatre. The sixth annual awards took place on May 24, at the Buell Theatre. Take a look back at a recap of all the fun!

VIDEO: Andy Mientus of The Denver Center's TOMMY Sings for Denver Actors Fund

Broadway star Andy Mientus, who will play Tommy in the DCPA Theatre Company's upcoming stage production of 'The Who's Tommy,' based on the seminal concept album, performed songs from the musical on March 26, 2018, at the Alamo Drafthouse Denver, with proceeds benefiting The Denver Actors Fund. Mientus sang 'Sensation.' Guitar by Dave Devine. The live entertainment preceded a screening of Ken Russell's cult-classic film adaptation on the 43rd anniversary of its London release. The evening's host was Steven J. Burge, currently a featured performer in the Denver Center's First Date. Video provided by Avery Anderson and edited by John Moore.

VIDEO: Lulu Fall of The Denver Center's TOMMY Sings for Denver Actors Fund

Broadway star Lulu Fall, who will play The Acid Queen in the DCPA Theatre Company's upcoming stage production of 'The Who's Tommy,' based on the seminal concept album, performed songs from the musical on March 26, 2018, at the Alamo Drafthouse Denver, with proceeds benefiting The Denver Actors Fund. Guitar by Dave Devine. Video provided by Avery Anderson and edited by John Moore.

VIDEO: First Look - Luke Evans Stars in TNT Psychological Thriller THE ALIENTIST, 1/22

Turner's TNT will take viewers into the darkest corners of New York City during the Gilded Age with the eagerly anticipated series THE ALIENTIST based on the Anthony Award-winning international bestseller by Caleb Carr.

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for TNT's Psychological Thriller THE ALIENIST

Key art for TNT's new psychological thriller THE ALIENIST has been revealed accompanied by the latest trailer. THE ALIENIST premieres across TNT's television, mobile and digital platforms on Monday, January 22, at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

VIDEO: First Look - Luke Evans Stars in TNT Psychological Thriller THE ALIENTIST, 1/22

Turner's TNT will take viewers into the darkest corners of New York City during the Gilded Age with the eagerly anticipated series THE ALIENTIST based on the Anthony Award-winning international bestseller by Caleb Carr.

In this daily, five-part series for the DCPA NewsCenter, they introduce you to the plays and playwrights featured at the Denver Center's 2017 Colorado New Play Summit, using words and video. Today: Robert Schenkkan, author of the historical drama 'Hanussen,' who was Adolf Hitler's personal mentalist.

DCPA Director of Scenic Arts Jana Mitchell takes you into the scene shop where she made the stained glass for the DCPA Theatre Company's 'The Christians.' 'We always get a little giddy when we get stained-glass projects because ... it's fun,' said Mitchell, who reveals all of her secrets - and secret ingredients. 

Chris Mann, star of the national touring production of 'The Phantom of the Opera,' talks with DCPA Senior Arts Journalist John Moore about the appeal and longevity of the show; his time on TV's 'The Voice,' and his castmate (and wife) Laura Mann's One Degree of Separation from Justin Timberlake and former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning.  Check out the video below!