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Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Glyndebourne
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 20, 2025

Sir Peter Hall's iconic production of Benjamin Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream has achieved legendary status since its premiere in 1981. In 2025, it has lost none of its magic, with the Glyndebourne audience still wide-eyed at the visual feast on stage.

Review: MAZEPPA, Grange Park Opera
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 16, 2025

Even ardent opera fans may struggle to recall the story or the score for Mazeppa. Based on a poem by Pushkin, Tchaikovsky's opera has been unjustly overshadowed by his Eugene Onegin. Last staged at the London Coliseum in 1984, Grange Park Opera have landed a coup by engaging the English National Opera orchestra to play for David Pountney’s excellent new production.

Photo Coverage: ANGELS The Musical Reading
by Linda Lenzi - Dec 18, 2008

Angels, the new Broadway-bound musical about an Angel who discovers her place and purpose, presented two staged readings (3:30 & 7PM) on Tuesday, December 16th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), the readings featured Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grov? and Nicholas Rodriguez in the leading roles. Direction is by Rich Fowler.

Cuccioli, Grove and Rodriguez Head ANGELS Staged Readings 12/16
by Eddie Varley - Dec 16, 2008

Angels, the new Broadway-bound musical about an Angel who discovers her place and purpose, will receive two staged readings (3:30 & 7PM) today, Tuesday, December 16th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), the readings will feature Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grov? and Nicholas Rodriguez in the leading roles. Direction is by Rich Fowler.

Cuccioli, Grove and Rodriguez Take Part in ANGELS Staged Readings 12/16
by Eddie Varley - Dec 11, 2008

Angels, the new Broadway-bound musical about an Angel who discovers her place and purpose, will receive two staged readings (3:30 & 7PM) on Tuesday, December 16th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), the readings will feature Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grov? and Nicholas Rodriguez in the leading roles. Direction is by Rich Fowler.

Cuccioli, Grove and Rodriguez Come To Broadway In 'Angels'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2008

Angels, a new musical based on Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, will premiere on Broadway during the 2008-9 season. Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), Angels will feature a cast of 24, including Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grové and Nicholas Rodriguez, in the leading roles. The musical will be directed by Rich Fowler.

Photo Coverage: NYCO's The Pirates of Penzance
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 17, 2007

Gilbert and Sullivan's classic comic opera The Pirates of Penzance presented by the New York City Opera, opened on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30PM at the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center.

NYCO Season Begins with 'Pirates of Penzance,' 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2007

New York City Opera's 63rd season begins March 3rd with Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Pirates on Panzance.' La Donna Del Lago and Madama Butterfly will follow.

Mark Jacoby is the Major-General in NYCO 'Penzance'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2006

Mark Jacoby has been cast as the Major-General in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, which will return to the New York City's repertoire, beginning Saturday, March 3

Marc Kudisch is the Pirate King in NYCO's 'Penzance'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2006

Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance will return to the New York City's repertoire, beginning previews on Saturday, March 3 and opening on March 7; the production will star Marc Kudisch as the Pirate King