David Castillo News

On Saturday, November 18, 2017, I attended the world premiere operatic, four-site adaptation of WAR OF THE WORLDS, adapted and directed by Yuval Sharon, with music by Annie Gosfield, co-produced by The Industry and NOW Art. The production was based on the original radio play by Howard Koch, which when performed by Orson Welles terrified the nation into believing Martians had landed in New Jersey. Performed in unison within the Disney Concert Hall and at three refurbished air raid siren sites in the nearby downtown LA area, from where news bulletin reports were acted out and reported in, the entire experience was both breathtaking and mind-blowing and certainly one I will never forget.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's Noon to Midnight: A Day of New Music returns Saturday, November 18 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. As it did during last year's successful inaugural performances, the day-long event offers audiences L.A.'s most far-sighted ensembles with pop-up performances scattered throughout the various spaces of the iconic venue.

Luminario Ballet is having a World Premiere in Los Angeles. Friday, December 15th, 2017 6-10 PMA Viennese Winter GalaWhere: The California Club, 538 S. Flower St, LA CA 90071Tix: $300+ purchase online at www.luminarioballet.org.

Low Estate is an example of a whole being greater than the sum of its parts; the band deals in heaviness that exists somewhere near the low-end of black metal with a healthy dose of 90's hardcore and a dash of Jesus Lizard stirred in for good measure.

On June 17, 18, 23, 24, & 25, Long Beach Opera (LBO) will present five outdoor performances of the highly anticipated Southern California premiere of Frida. The opera celebrates the renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, her vivacious spirit, sexuality, fragility, and her tumultuous life with muralist Diego Rivera. Robert Xavier Rodriguez' brilliant score captures Frida with music as rich and haunting as her art.

The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst announce further details of their new production of Debussy's Pelléas and Mélisande, including the complete three-part series of behind-the-scenes production videos.  The impressionistic French opera, with its luminous and hypnotic score, is being presented at Severance Hall May 2, 4, and 6, 2017.  The creative team for this brand-new, made-for-Cleveland production is being led by Director Yuval Sharon working with Set Designer Mimi Lien, Lighting and Projection Designer Jason Thompson, Choreographer Danielle Agami, and Costume Designer Ann Closs-Farley.

Following a critically-acclaimed run in 2016, ¡Figaro! (90210) returns to the New York stage April 7th through April 23rd for 15 performances only. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the action. Check out the photos!

Monika Zarzeczna: Recent Sculptures - the artists' second solo exhibition with Lesley Heller Workspace - presents new free-standing and wall-mounted sculptural works created from found wood, plywood, and repurposed materials.

DiverseWorks has announced the opening of Kate Gilmore & Heather Rowe: ONLY IN YOUR WAY, on view in the gallery at 3400 Main Street, January 21 - March 19, 2017.

Only in Your Way is the first collaborative two-person exhibition between New York-based artists Kate Gilmore and Heather Rowe. The exhibition includes newly commissioned, site-specific sculptural works, installation, and a live durational performance.

Only in Your Way is the first collaborative two-person exhibition between New York-based artists Kate Gilmore and Heather Rowe. The exhibition includes newly commissioned, site-specific sculptural works, installation, and a live durational performance.

Only in Your Way is the first collaborative two-person exhibition between New York-based artists Kate Gilmore and Heather Rowe. The exhibition includes newly commissioned, site-specific sculptural works, installation, and a live durational performance.

DiverseWorks has announced the opening of Kate Gilmore & Heather Rowe: ONLY IN YOUR WAY, on view in the gallery at 3400 Main Street, January 21 - March 19, 2017.

Jukebox Castle and Top New Orleans Chefs Offer a New Spin on the SEVEN DEADLY SINS

The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst announce further details of their new production of Debussy's Pelléas and Mélisande.  The impressionistic French opera, with its luminous and hypnotic score, is being presented at Severance Hall this coming spring, with performances May 2, 4, and 6, 2017.  The creative team for this brand-new, made-for-Cleveland production is being led by Director Yuval Sharon working with Set Designer Mimi Lien, Lighting and Projection Designer Jason Thompson, Choreographer Danielle Agami, and Costume Designer Ann Closs-Farley.

Now in its 12th season, Hawaii Performing Arts Festival has garnered great acclaim for its world-class performances on the Big Island each summer. This year will be no exception for the festival, as the season kicks off with An Evening At the Stork Club, starring Justin John Moniz, Ashley Lambert, and David Castillo.

Plácido Domingo took time out from his busy rehearsal schedule at the Metropolitan Opera to catch the hit new comic opera ¡Figario! (90210) at the Duke on 42nd Street.  

The Luminario Ballet Fall Gala fundraiser is set for tonight, October 15th from 6-10 PM at the dance company's beautiful rehearsal studio at Faisdodo/Sukonick Concert Hall, 5253 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, Calif.

The Luminario Ballet Fall Gala fundraiser is set for Tuesday, October 15th from 6-10 PM at the dance company's beautiful rehearsal studio at Faisdodo/Sukonick Concert Hall, 5253 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, Calif.

Affectionately known as New York's sixth borough, Miami Beach has long beckoned New York artists and collectors seeking fresh perspectives and revitalization. This cross-pollination forged strong links between the art Mecca up north and the tropical artist colony down south.