Red Walker News

San Francisco Opera Announces 2017-2018 Season

by Molly Tracy — January 18, 2017

San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock and Music Director Nicola Luisotti today announced plans for the 2017-18 repertory season.

Three New American Opera Projects to Premiere in Spring

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2017

Three new operas developed by American Opera Projects to premiere:  two on race relations in America and one on the future of sex.

Seattle Opera Expands Programs, Performances in 2017/18

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2017

Opera is for everyone-and so is Seattle Opera's 2017/18 season! There's a new bilingual performance for elementary-school students, new performance venues such as Georgetown Steam Plant, a new mainstage collaboration with ACT Theatre and Seattle Symphony leaders, and even an outdoor performance off

BWW REVIEW: Sydney Symphony Orchestra Presents A Staged Concert Version of The Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS

by Jade Kops — December 4, 2016

The rarely performed 1930's American Opera, PORGY AND BESS is given a Staged Concert treatment by Director Mitchell Butel with the support of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra brings 'Summertime' to Sydney with PORGY AND BESS

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2016

In a magnificent finale to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's 2016 season, Chief Conductor David Robertson will reveal his latest Opera in the Concert Hall presentation - arguably the greatest American opera of all time: The Gershwins®' Porgy and Bess ® by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward

Pittsburgh Opera Announces Shows In 2016-2017

by Molly Tracy — August 24, 2016

 Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2016-2017 season.

BWW Review: GREASE Plays it Cool at The Academy Playhouse

by Kristen Morale — July 26, 2016

Right on the heels of A Chorus Line's final performance last weekend, Grease continues a wonderful summer season at the Playhouse by bringing youthful energy and pizazz to a show that is on almost everyone's list of favorite musicals.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Minnesota Opera's Production of MACBETH with Greer Grimsley and Brenda Harris

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 27, 2014

Minnesota Opera is pleased to announce its first production of 2014.

American Symphony Orchestra to Perform FEUERSNOT at Carnegie Hall

by Tyler Peterson — November 27, 2013

Bicentennial Celebration of Verdi, Wagner Features Loyola Symphony, Chorus & More Tonight

by BWW News Desk — November 23, 2013

A free concert commemorating the 200th birthdays of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner features the Loyola Symphony Orchestra and Loyola Chorus alongside special guests and Metropolitan Opera stars Alfred Walker '96, Greer Grimsley '76 and Luretta Bybee.

Bicentennial Celebration of Verdi, Wagner to Feature Loyola Symphony, Chorus & More, 11/23

by Tyler Peterson — November 15, 2013

A free concert commemorating the 200th birthdays of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner features the Loyola Symphony Orchestra and Loyola Chorus alongside special guests and Metropolitan Opera stars Alfred Walker '96, Greer Grimsley '76 and Luretta Bybee.

American Symphony Season Opener to Recapture 1913 New York Armory Show, 10/3

by Molly Tracy — September 4, 2013

The American Symphony Orchestra's upcoming season, full of discoveries and revolution begins with New York Avant-Garde on October 3, 2013.

Manatee Players to Present GREASE, 9/12-29

by Tyler Peterson — August 28, 2013

The Tony Award winning musical GREASE cruises onto the Manatee Players' stage as the first full theatrical season continues at the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The show opens on September 12 and runs through September 29.

Alfred Walker Performs at Loyola University New Orleans

by Kelsey Denette — September 14, 2011

Loyola University New Orleans alumnus Alfred Walker '96 will perform a solo voice recital on Saturday, Sept.