Franco Zeffirelli News

City Theatre to Present ROMEO AND JULIET Beginning This Month

by Blair Ingenthron — July 1, 2023

This summer, fall in love again as City Theatre presents this timeless and most passionate tale.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit of 1968 ROMEO & JULIET Nude Scene

by Stephi Wild — May 26, 2023

Judge Alison Mackenzie has revealed that she will throw out a lawsuit filed over a nude scene in the 1968 version of 'Romeo and Juliet.

Puccini's LA BOHEME to Return to the Met Stage This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 4, 2023

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, conducts Puccini’s La Bohème for the first time at the Met, starting April 21.

Alessio Vlad Direttore Artistico Del Teatro Regio Di Parma Per Il Triennio 2023-2025

by Blair Ingenthron — April 2, 2023

Proposto dal Sovrintendente Luciano Messi, Alessio Vlad ricoprirà l'incarico di Direttore artistico del Teatro Regio di Parma per il triennio 2023-2025.

Dame Judi Dench Comes to Edinburgh Playhouse This Summer

by Stephi Wild — March 23, 2023

Dame Judi Dench 'I Remember It Well' will provide a rare opportunity to see one of the world's best-loved actresses back on stage.

AIDA Comes to the New National Theatre, Tokyo Next Month

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2023

The great festive opera of Aida is being performed as a celebration performance for the New National Theatre Tokyo's 25th Anniversary.

Dallas Opera Closes Season With COSI FAN TUTTE, March 24- April 1

by A.A. Cristi — March 2, 2023

The Dallas Opera is set to close their 65th Anniversary Season with the new-to-Dallas production of Mozart's Così fan tutte.

The Metropolitan Opera Announces 2023–24 Season Featuring Four Met Premieres & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2023

The Metropolitan Opera has announced a 2023–24 season with the most new works in the company’s modern history.

Broadway Choreographer Peggy Hickey Passes Away

by Nicole Rosky — January 23, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that director and choreographer Peggy Hickey has passed away following a long battle with cancer.

ROMEO & JULIET Stars Sue Paramount For Child Abuse Over Nude Scene

by Michael Major — January 3, 2023

Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, who starred in the 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, are suing Paramount for child abuse over the film's bedroom scene, in which they claim to have been filmed nude without their knowledge.

Stage and Screen Actor Stephen Greif Dies at Age 78

by Stephi Wild — January 3, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Stephen Greif has died at age 78.

Stefano May to Bring Night of Music & Storytelling to 54 Below in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 28, 2022

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Stefano May in a curated live performance on January 18, 2023.

Stefano May Releases New Single 'Crazy'

by Michael Major — October 31, 2022

Working alongside producer Chico Bennett (Madonna, Lady Gaga, The Killers), a hauntingly beautiful ballad called “Crazy” was born - a deeply reflective, desolate take on the dark corners of enduring devotion.

Al Via La Campagna Abbonamenti Per La Stagione Lirica 2023 Del Teatro Regio Di Parma

by Blair Ingenthron — October 23, 2022

Il Teatro Regio di Parma comunica che il 25 ottobre prende avvio la campagna abbonamenti per gli spettacoli della Stagione Lirica 2023, in programma dal 12 gennaio al 14 maggio 2023.

Judi Dench Brings I REMEMBER IT WELL - THE CHRISTMAS EDITION to the West End

by Stephi Wild — September 21, 2022

A special Christmas treat: Dame Judi Dench is back in the West End - on stage - in person for three shows only celebrating her incredible career - and Christmas!

Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Fall Adult Class Series Registration Now Open

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 2, 2022

Registration is now open for Ballet Hispánico School of Dance's Fall adult classes in Salsa, Ballet Fitness, Hip Hop, and Flamenco.

The Ridgefield Playhouse To Screen HENRY V And LA BOHEME In September

by A.A. Cristi — August 25, 2022

Great theater and opera are coming to the big screen of The Ridgefield Playhouse! The FirstLight Home Care Classical Series continues to present The MET Opera Summer Encore in HD with a screening of Puccini's La Bohème on Tuesday, September 13th at 7pm.