BWW Review: All Puccini, All the Time at the Met with LA BOHEME and TURANDOT
by Richard Sasanow
- Jan 25, 2016
Sometimes, the Metropolitan Opera seems like an endless Puccini festival. It's particularly apparent this season, when top dogs LA BOHEME, TOSCA and MADAMA BUTTERFLY are joined by TURANDOT and MANON LESCAUT, which are not second drawer, though certainly less popular than the first three. (Let's see how that descriptor applies to the latter when Jonas Kaufmann steps on stage for the new production of LESCAUT.)
Opera News Announces Winners for 2016 OPERA NEWS AWARDS
by Matt Smith
- Dec 12, 2015
New York, NY (December 10, 2015) – OPERA NEWS Editor in Chief F. Paul Driscoll today announced the recipients of the 11th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards. This year's honorees — Joseph Calleja, El?na Garan?a, Waltraud Meier, Anna Netrebko, and José van Dam — will be feted at a black tie gala celebration on April 10th at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Jonas Kaufmann in the 'Last Night of the Proms'
by Christina Mancuso
- Sep 14, 2015
On September 12, Jonas Kaufmann made his debut in the the celebrated 'Last Night of the Proms concert', televised live from London's Royal Albert Hall. He sang a selection of Puccini arias, including 'Nessun Dorma' and also was the first German to sing "Rule Britannia" in the history of 'Last Night of the Proms' performances.
Capitol Center for the Arts Sets MET: Live in HD Screenings for 2015-16
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 3, 2015
The Capitol Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that it will present 11 productions in next season's Met: Live in HD series, beginning with Verdi's Il Trovatore on Saturday, October 3, at 12:55pm. Single tickets for this series are on sale now for $26 Adults; $22 Seniors/Met/CCA Members; and $15 Students. Season subscriptions are also available at $234 Adults; $198 Seniors/Met/CCA Members; and $135 students.
Jonas Kaufmann Warns Fans Not to Buy Puccini Album From Decca
by Christina Mancuso
- Jul 28, 2015
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann issued a statement on his Facebook page, telling fans not to buy an upcoming release of a Puccini album from his former label, Decca. He wants fans to wait until the 'real' Puccini album is released with Sony on September 11, stating (translated in English):
BWW Exclusive: Broadway's Hottest Singer/Songwriters: Meet Jason Forbach
by Kathy Strain
- Jun 11, 2015
Welcome to the latest entry of 'Broadway's Hottest Singer/Songwriters' featuring some of theater's hottest talents sharing insight into their own original music.
Today, we meet Jason Forbach who has appeared in LES MISERABLES, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and many other shows.
Summer Stages: Summertime and the Opera is Easy in the Northeast
by Richard Sasanow
- Jun 1, 2015
The new opera season doesn't start till September at the earliest. What's an opera fan to do until the Met's curtain goes up on September 21? Well, with a little bit of effort, opera in New York and the surrounding states during the summer months can offer quite a bit.
International Opera Awards Winners Announced!
by Christina Mancuso
- Apr 28, 2015
On Sunday 26 April 2015 at The Savoy Theatre, the winners of the International Opera Awards were announced in a ceremony hosted by Richard E. Grant. The evening celebrated excellence in opera while also raising funds for the Opera Awards Foundation, which aims to support those starting their careers in the field of opera.
OLIVIERS 2015: All The Winners!
by Carrie Dunn
- Apr 12, 2015
All the winners from the 2015 Olivier Awards, updating live across the course of the evening!
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