James Robinson News

St. Louis Opera Kicks Off Summer 2014 Season

by Steve Callahan — May 27, 2014

Seven productions tempt opera-lovers in a bright summer season.

ST. LOUIS OPERA FLOURISHES THIS SUMMER

by Steve Callahan — May 27, 2014

Seven productions tempt opera-lovers in a bright summer season.

San Diego Opera Saved! 2015 Season Announced!

by Christina Mancuso — May 20, 2014

Now that the San Diego Opera has been saved, they present their 50th Anniversary Season.

Ben Edquist, Arlo Hill and Natalie Ballenger Named Winners of 2014 LOTTE LENYA COMPETITION

by Diana Heisroth — April 15, 2014

Ben Edquist, of Houston, won the $15,000 First Prize in the finals of the 2014 Lotte Lenya Competition, sponsored by the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music and held on April 12, 2014, in Kilbourn Hall of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.

2014 Lenya Competition Finalists Revealed; Judy Kaye, Rob Berman & James Robinson Will Judge

by Tyler Peterson — March 13, 2014

Fourteen exceptionally talented young singer-actors have been selected as finalists in the 2014 Lotte Lenya Competition.

Long Beach Opera to Present the Southern California Debut of THE DEATH OF KLINGHOFFER, 3/16-22

by Diana Heisroth — February 19, 2014

Perhaps the most controversial opera of the 20th century makes its Southern California debut when Long Beach Opera (LBO) stages John Adams' The Death of Klinghoffer on March 16 and March 22 at the Terrace Theater in downtown Long Beach.

BWW Exclusive: Patricia Racette Comments on Last Minute Replacement in SF Opera World Premiere of DOLORES CLAIBORNE

by Christina Mancuso — August 27, 2013

Last night, we reported that San Francisco Opera has replaced Mezzo-Soprano Dolora Zajick with Patricia Racette (for the first four performances), then Catherine Cook (in the final two) in the World Premiere 'Dolores Claiborne', premiering September 18-October 4, 2013.

Long Beach Opera Announces Revised Dates for PETER LIEBERSON'S KING GESAR and DUKE ELLINGTON'S QUEENIE PIE

by Robert Diamond — July 14, 2013

Long Beach Opera's Artistic and General Director Andreas Mitisek announces the company's 2014 plans to produce five rarely performed 20th and 21st century, “Out Of Bounds,” operas.

Long Beach Opera Announces 2014 Season: QUEENIE PIE, THE DEATH OF KLINGHOFFER & More!

by Tyler Peterson — June 13, 2013

Long Beach Opera's Artistic and General Director Andreas Mitisek announces the company's 2014 plans to produce five rarely performed 20th and 21st century, "Out Of Bounds," operas.

Terence Blanchard Releases New Album 'Magnetic'

by Conor Sheeran — May 29, 2013

Magnetic, Terence Blanchard's stunning new album is set for release May 28 on Blue Note Records.

New York Live Arts Presents RE: AWAKENINGS Performances for Live Ideas Festival, Now thru 4/21

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2013

New York Live Arts is set to present several Re: Awakenings performances as part of the inaugural Live Ideas festival.

New York Live Arts to Present RE: AWAKENINGS Performances for Live Ideas Festival, 4/17-21

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2013

New York Live Arts is set to present several Re: Awakenings performances as part of the inaugural Live Ideas festival.

Michelle Williams Hosts TV One's 'HOW SWEET THE SOUND' Tonight

by TV News Desk — March 31, 2013

TV One, which entertains, informs and inspires Black adult viewers, announced today its plans to air theVERIZON'S HOW SWEET THE SOUND ROAD TO GOSPEL GREATNESS: THE FINALE hosted by R&B and gospel music superstar Michelle Williams tonight, March 31, at 10 PM/ET.

Michelle Williams to Host TV One's 'HOW SWEET THE SOUND', 3/31

by Caryn Robbins — March 27, 2013

TV One, which entertains, informs and inspires Black adult viewers, announced today its plans to air theVERIZON'S HOW SWEET THE SOUND ROAD TO GOSPEL GREATNESS: THE FINALE hosted by R&B and gospel music superstar Michelle Williams on Sunday, March 31, at 10 PM/ET.