Arts Centre Melbourne and Opera Australia have announced plans to ensure the preservation of Opera Australia's substantial archive of production, performance and company material - including costumes from the Dame Joan Sutherland Archive - through a new ongoing donation agreement with Arts Centre Melbourne's Performing Arts Collection. The new agreement will ensure that the history, repertoire and stage magic of Australia's pre-eminent opera company will be preserved in perpetuity.
Diana Damrau will make her role debut as the courtesan Violetta in La Traviata, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin in his first Met performances of the Verdi tragedy. Saimir Pirgu sings Violetta's lover Alfredo, and Placido Domingo sings the role of Alfredo's father, Giorgio Germont, in this revival of Willy Decker's 2010 production. This season's performances will be Damrau's first time singing the role of Violetta anywhere, while Domingo will move from the tenor role of Alfredo, which he has sung at the Met numerous times since 1970, to the baritone role of Giorgio.
The original Johanna in SWEENEY TODD on Broadway, 2010 Bistro Award winner and 2011 MAC Award winner for Best Female Vocalist, Sarah Rice will bring SCREEN GEMS, Songs of Old Hollywood to the Laurie Beechman Theater on February 18, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m.
There's usually not much in the way of fireworks in New York between New Year's and July 4th, but there certainly is no shortage of pyrotechnics in the Met's new Maria Stuarda, which is having its long-overdue premiere in the house. It brings us two sensational performances: American mezzo Joyce DiDonato in the title role, Mary Stuart (Maria), and South African soprano Elza van den Heever as Elizabeth I (Elisabetta).
One of the most dazzling and beloved singers on the worldwide cabaret and concert scene today, Sarah brings her acclaimed, award winning show SCREEN GEMS, The Songs of Old Hollywood, to the NY Sheet Music Society in a special performance today, December 8th, 2012.
The Collegiate Chorale announces its upcoming performance with the American Symphony Orchestra, Beatrice di Tenda by Vincenzo Bellini tonight, December 5, 2012 at 6pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. Tickets start at $12.50 and are available at www.carnegiehall.org.
One of the most dazzling and beloved singers on the worldwide cabaret and concert scene today, Sarah brings her acclaimed, award winning show SCREEN GEMS, The Songs of Old Hollywood, to the NY Sheet Music Society in a special performance on December 8th, 2012.
Two dancers hailing from regional Australia have reigned triumphant at tonight's Telstra Ballet Dancer Award (TBDA) announcement at the Sydney Opera House.
Epic tales of heroes and heroines abound in the Arts Centre Melbourne 2013 Program Highlights announced November 27 in the Playhouse, promising to make 2013 a year to remember at Arts Centre Melbourne.
HOBART BAROQUE is a brand new event celebrating the music of the 17th and 18th centuries. April 12 sees the inauguration of HOBART BAROQUE, nine days of exceptional performances by international and local musicians. To date, there has been no festival dedicated specifically to baroque music. That honour falls to Tasmania's capital, Hobart.
In celebration of the Collette Dinnigan for The Australian Ballet at Target collection launching in selected Target stores and online from today, the ballet is giving away one amazing prize to its biggest young ballet fan.
Australia's preeminent musical theatre and opera star Anthony Warlow is making his Broadway debut as billionaire Daddy Warbucks in the new production of ANNIE, currently in previews at the Palace Theatre. In this edition, Richard chats with Anthony about his legendary career Down Under, starring in LES MISERABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and so much more! Click below to watch the full interview!
The Collegiate Chorale announces its upcoming performance with the American Symphony Orchestra, Beatrice di Tenda by Vincenzo Bellini on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 6pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. Tickets start at $12.50 and are available at www.carnegiehall.org.
Hot-on-the-heels of the triumphant re-opening of Hamer Hall is the esteemed auditorium's 30th Birthday, which will be celebrated with a cake cutting and performance by Eddie Perfect and Tripod who will perform a song from their upcoming Arts Centre Melbourne presents show Perfect Tripod: Australian Songs at 12.30pm today, November 4.
Hot-on-the-heels of the triumphant re-opening of Hamer Hall is the esteemed auditorium's 30th Birthday, which will be celebrated with a cake cutting and performance by Eddie Perfect and Tripod who will perform a song from their upcoming Arts Centre Melbourne presents show Perfect Tripod: Australian Songs at 12.30pm on Sunday November 4.
Join in the 2013 celebrations as Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates its 40th ruby anniversary and 100th anniversary for the grand old dame Her Majesty's Theatre with a year-long season of theatre, dance, music, festivals and party celebrations. The 2013 program boasts 240 performances and 71 individual shows with a number of panel discussions, exhibitions and of course some special anniversary events around these extraordinary milestones.
The Collegiate Chorale announces its encore performance with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra of Arnold Schoenberg's Kol Nidre and Israeli composer Noam Sheriff's Mechaye Hametim (Revival of the Dead), which they performed this summer at the Salzburg Festival. Tonight's October 25 performance will be the New York premiere of Mechaye Hametim.
The Collegiate Chorale announces its upcoming performance with the American Symphony Orchestra, Beatrice di Tenda by Vincenzo Bellini on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 6pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. Tickets start at $12.50 and are available at www.carnegiehall.org.
The Collegiate Chorale announces its encore performance with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra of Arnold Schoenberg's Kol Nidre and Israeli composer Noam Sheriff's Mechaye Hametim (Revival of the Dead), which they performed this summer at the Salzburg Festival. The October 25 performance will be the New York premiere of Mechaye Hametim.
ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!