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Megan Sikora to Star as Ethel Merman in MERMAN Developmental Reading

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2024

The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Merman.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents AN ENCHANTED EVENING: Lieder/Song, Opera, Operetta And Zarzuela

by Stephi Wild — April 3, 2023

A free concert featuring some of today's most illustrious young vocal artists comes to Carnegie Hall this May! The Gerda Lissner Foundation, in association with the Liederkranz Foundation, presents An Enchanted Evening: Lieder/Song, Opera, Operetta and Zarzuela.

Florida Grand Opera Secures New Public Relations Manager

by Molly Tracy — December 19, 2016

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is pleased to welcome a new addition to the company's marketing and communications team.

Broadway-Aimed THE BOOK OF MERMAN Sets Cast for Industry Reading, Including Carolee Carmello and Mox Von Essen!

by Ashlee Latimer — October 20, 2016

An Equity staged reading of "The Book Of Merman", a new play with music tracing the ups and downs of the famed Broadway star affectionately known as "the Merm", is currently rehearsing for private presentations to industry producers and insiders.

Opera News Announces Winners for 2016 OPERA NEWS AWARDS

by Matt Smith — December 12, 2015

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MasterVoices Honored by Martina Arroyo Foundation at 11th Annual Gala

by Tyler Peterson — December 2, 2015

MasterVoices, formerly The Collegiate Chorale, was honored at the Martina Arroyo Foundation's11th Annual Gala.

MasterVoices to be Honored by the Martina Arroyo Foundation at 11th Annual Gala - 11/16

by Robert Diamond — November 6, 2015

Carolee Carmello Leads PRESENTING ETHEL MERMAN Industry Reading Today

by BWW News Desk — October 13, 2015

An Equity staged reading of PRESENTING ETHEL MERMAN, a new play with music tracing the ups and downs of the famed Broadway star affectionately known as 'the Merm', is being held today, October 13, in a private presentation for industry producers and insiders.

Carolee Carmello to Lead PRESENTING ETHEL MERMAN Industry Reading; Aiming for Broadway in 2016-17

by BWW News Desk — October 8, 2015

BroadwayWorld has just learned that an Equity staged reading of PRESENTING ETHEL MERMAN, a new play with music tracing the ups and downs of the famed Broadway star affectionately known as 'the Merm', is currently rehearsing for private presentations to industry producers and insiders.

2015 Opera News Awards Announces Five Honorees

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2014

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Honorees Announced for Ninth Annual Opera News Awards

by Arielle Ozery — September 11, 2013

The editors of Opera News are pleased to announce the honorees for the ninth annual Opera News Awards, paying tribute to five superb artists who have made invaluable contributions to the art form: director Patrice Chéreau, tenor Juan Diego Flórez, mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig, bass-baritone James

Kathleen Turner to Appear with New York Choral Society at Carnegie Hall, Today

by BWW News Desk — April 25, 2013

The New York Choral Society (NYCS) announced today that award-winning stage and screen star Kathleen Turner will introduce Ralph Vaughan Williams's A Sea Symphony at Carnegie Hall on April 25 with a reading of the moving and evocative text written by the American poet Walt Whitman.

Kathleen Turner to Appear with New York Choral Society at Carnegie Hall, 4/25

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2013

The New York Choral Society (NYCS) announced today that award-winning stage and screen star Kathleen Turner will introduce Ralph Vaughan Williams's A Sea Symphony at Carnegie Hall on April 25 with a reading of the moving and evocative text written by the American poet Walt Whitman.

Wexford Festival Opera Announces AMERICAN FRIENDS OF WEXFORD OPERA Initiative

by Kelsey Denette — September 26, 2012

Wexford Festival Opera recently embarked on a new development initiative aimed at capitalising on its existing strong reputation in North America, particularly the United States, with the launch of the 'American Friends of Wexford Opera.

Broadway Voice Teacher Marianne Challis Passes Away at 58

by Nicole Rosky — August 31, 2012

MARIANNE CHALLIS, an award-winning cabaret singer and one of Broadway's busiest and most respected vocal technicians and voice teachers, died peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning at her apartment and voice studio in Manhattan's theatre district.

2012 Opera News Awards Honorees Announced

by Kelsey Denette — August 7, 2012

The editors of Opera News have announced the honorees for the 2012 Opera News Awards, paying tribute to five superb artists who have made an invaluable contribution to the art form: sopranos Mirella Freni and Dawn Upshaw, countertenor David Daniels, baritone Simon Keenlyside, and bass-baritone Eric

Stephanie Blythe hosts Opera News Awards in NYC, 4/29

by Harmony Wheeler — April 9, 2012

On Sunday, April 29, the seventh annual Opera News Awards will be presented at a gala celebration in the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza in New York City, paying tribute to five extraordinary artists who have made an invaluable contribution to the art form: sopranos Karita Mattila and Anja Silja, barito

Metropolitan Opera Guild Spring Events Include “Met Mastersingers” Tribute to Thomas Hampson March 22; Opera News Awards April 29

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2012

The Metropolitan Opera Guild and Opera News, the award-winning magazine published by the Guild since 1936, will present two notable events this spring.