Giacomo Puccini News

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present THE GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL RENT Through September 25, 2010. Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson, Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème, Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox, Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present the groundbreaking musical RENTfrom August 19 - September 25, 2010 with a Press Opening: August 22, 2010. Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson. Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème, Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox with Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern.

The Opera Orchestra of New York opens its 2010-11 season on Monday, October 25 at 7:30 pm at Carnegie Hall with a double-bill of Massenet's La Navarraise starring tenor Roberto Alagna, mezzo-soprano Elena Garanea, and bass Ildar Abdrazakov and Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana starring Mr. Alagna, soprano Maria Guleghina, and mezzo-sopranos Krysty Swann and Mignon Dunn, conducted by Music Director Designate Alberto Veronesi. The concert features many important debuts including the company premiere of La Navarraise and Cavalleria rusticana; Music Director Designate Alberto Veronesi's Carnegie Hall and company debuts; the company debuts of soloists Robert Alagna, El?na Garan?a, Maria Guleghina, and Mignon Dunn, who returns to the stage for the first time since performing in Elektra at the Metropolitan Opera in 1994; and the young artist debut of mezzo-soprano Krysty Swann, a former member of the Opera Orchestra's Young Artist Program.

The Indiana University Department of Theatre and Drama opens its 2010-2011 season Oct. 8 with Jonathan Larson's rock opera Rent, the official opening production of this year's Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center season.

The Wexford Opera House will present the 59th Wexford Festival Opera Saturday 16 - Saturday 30 October 2010. According to the Wexford Opera House website, 'the Wexford Festival Opera has been running since 1951, playing a central role in the cultural life of Ireland, in the world of Opera and Arts internationally. From small and humble beginnings it has achieved world-wide success and critical acclaim by demonstrating passion, innovation and a willingness to lead audiences and artists into neglected territories to explore the rich vein of operatic work worldwide.'

Moonlight Stage Productions (MSP) fills the Brengle Terrace Park in Vista, California - not just with local residents and tourists on a picnic but also with a giant statue of Vietnamese communist revolutionary Ho Chi Minh, and a US military helicopter falling from the sky on Wednesday through Sunday - as MSP concludes its 2010 summer season with a grand presentation of Tony award-winning musical 'Miss Saigon' at the Moonlight Amphitheatre running until Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. 'Miss Saigon' alums Filipino-American stage actress Jennifer Paz (Kim) and Johann Michael Camat (The Engineer) reunite onstage in this lavish open air production.

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present THE GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL RENT Through September 25, 2010. Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson, Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème, Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox, Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern

Teatro Colón presenta La Boheme jugando del 26 agosto al 6 de septiembre.Música: Giacomo Puccini, Libreto: Luigi Illica y Giuseppe Giacosa, Basado en Escenas de la vida bohemia de Henri Murger, Nueva producción Teatro Colón

San Francisco Opera announced plans to return to KQED Public Television 9, a Northern California public broadcast station, with four grand operas recorded live in high definition at the historic War Memorial Opera House. The four opera series for television will be distinguished by program host Rita Moreno, artist and recipient of the four most coveted awards in the entertainment industry: the Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy.

The Atlanta Opera presents La bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini for Four Performances at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Rita Moreno will host the KQED Public Television 9 broadcasts of four San Francisco opera productions, examiner.com reports.

San Francisco Opera announced plans to return to KQED Public Television 9, a Northern California public broadcast station, with four grand operas recorded live in high definition at the historic War Memorial Opera House. The four opera series for television will be distinguished by program host Rita Moreno, artist and recipient of the four most coveted awards in the entertainment industry: the Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy.

Teatro Colón presenta La Boheme jugando del 26 agosto al 6 de septiembre.Música: Giacomo Puccini, Libreto: Luigi Illica y Giuseppe Giacosa, Basado en Escenas de la vida bohemia de Henri Murger, Nueva producción Teatro Colón

Amore Opera opens its 2010-2011 season with Giacomo Puccini's classic story of love and loss, Tosca, on October 15-31 at the Connelly Theatre (220 East 4 th Street). Tickets are $40 for general admission and $35 for students and seniors. Amore will also be offering family friendly 'Opera in Brief' matinee performances of Mozart's 'The Magic Flute.'

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present THE GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL RENT from August 19 - September 25, 2010.

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present THE GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL RENT from August 19 - September 25, 2010

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present the groundbreaking musical RENTfrom August 19 - September 25, 2010 with a Press Opening: August 22, 2010. Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson. Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème, Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox with Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern.

11th Hour Theatre Company is taking a big leap forward as it opens its sixth season. The all-musical theatre company is pleased to open the season with Jonathan Larson's modern classic, Rent.

Rita Moreno will host the KQED Public Television 9 broadcasts of four San Francisco opera productions, examiner.com reports.

San Francisco Opera announced plans to return to KQED Public Television 9, a Northern California public broadcast station, with four grand operas recorded live in high definition at the historic War Memorial Opera House. The four opera series for television will be distinguished by program host Rita Moreno, artist and recipient of the four most coveted awards in the entertainment industry: the Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy.