Baritone Thomas Hampson will step into one of his favorite roles, Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, for a Lyric Opera of Chicago production led by Sir Andrew Davis (Oct 15-Nov 9). Also this month, on October 18th, Hampson will give one of his acclaimed SONG OF AMERICA recitals in Akron, Ohio, with longtime colleague Kevin Murphy.
On Monday, SEPTEMBER 24, the National Touring Company of WICKED hosted "THE WICKED ROCKY HORROR SHOW", a staged concert performance of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show - Book, music & lyrics by Richard O'Brien. Held at The New Tropicana Las Vegas Historic Showroom, the event featured the company of WICKED. The net proceeds of this event will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Las Vegas's Golden Rainbow. Check out photos of the event, and featured on BC/EFA's Facebook page, below!
Actualmente el Concurso Nacional de Canto Carlo Morelli celebra su treinta aniversario y para festejar adecuadamente, el Palacio de Bellas Artes se vistió de gala el pasado domingo 2 de septiembre para presentar una gala conmemorativa con la presencia de varios ex ganadores del concurso.
'Going to any new country we never had a show before is an honor. We're loving America at the moment; it goes the same for the Philippines.' - Jeff Turner, co-creator and star of 'Potted Potter'
Daniel "Dan" Clarkson and Jefferson "Jeff" Turner, creators and stars of smash parody "Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience," recently sat down for an exclusive interview with BroadwayWorld Philippines, where they talked about the impending premiere of "Potted Potter" in Manila, which is set Tuesday, August 28, and will run until Sunday, September 2 at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati City.
Today, July 14 at 10 A.M. EDT, medici.tv presents the world premiere of British composer George Benjamin's opera WRITTEN ON SKIN, recorded live at the Grand Theatre de Provence in Aix-en-Provence last weekend. The opera stars bass Christopher Purves, soprano Barbara Hannigan, countertenor Bejun Mehta,mezzo-soprano Victoria Simmonds and tenor Allan Clayton, with the composer conducting.
This Saturday, July 14 at 10 A.M. EDT, medici.tv presents the world premiere of British composer George Benjamin's opera WRITTEN ON SKIN, recorded live at the Grand Theatre de Provence in Aix-en-Provence last weekend. The opera stars bass Christopher Purves, soprano Barbara Hannigan, countertenor Bejun Mehta,mezzo-soprano Victoria Simmonds and tenor Allan Clayton, with the composer conducting.
The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Charles Dillingham, interim Executive Director) and South Coast Repertory, will present August Wilson's JITNEY, directed by Ron OJ Parson. Performances will begin June 21 through July 15, with an official press opening on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at 5:00 p.m at The Pasadena Playhouse. Check out a sneak peek of the production photos below!
Wie zuvor bereits Plácido Domingo, Rolando Villazón, Sir Simon Rattle und zuletzt im Februar Anna Netrebko, konnte nun auch Anne-Sophie Mutter gewonnen werden, sich für die 2010 begonnene Sanierung der Staatsoper Unter den Linden zu engagieren. Am 4. Juli wird sie als eine der großen Geigerinnen der Gegenwart gemeinsam mit Daniel Barenboim und der Staatskapelle Berlin ein Benefizkonzert geben und Musik von Johannes Brahms interpretieren. Alle Beteiligten des Konzertes in der Philharmonie Berlin verzichten auf eine Gage.
Tonight, June 10 at 7:30am EST, medici.tv will present, live from Beijing, the final round of the 20th annual installment of Placido Domingo's Operalia, the iconic international competition that reveals the world's top young operatic talent. This is the third consecutive year medici.tv will be presenting Operalia in partnership with Rolex.
On June 10 at 7:30am EST, medici.tv will present, live from Beijing, the final round of the 20th annual installment of Placido Domingo's Operalia, the iconic international competition that reveals the world's top young operatic talent. This is the third consecutive year medici.tv will be presenting Operalia in partnership with Rolex.
August Wilson's Jitney, a play about a ragtag group of drivers of gypsy cabs-known as jitneys-closes out SCR's 2011-2012 season, with an all-star cast led by Charlie Robinson, who last wowed SCR audiences in another Wilson hit, Fences. Ron OJ Parson, who has previously directed Jitney at St. Louis Black Rep, directs the show, which runs on the Segerstrom Stage now through June 10. See photos of Charlie Robinson and the cast of JITNEY on stage below!
August Wilson's Jitney, a play about a ragtag group of drivers of gypsy cabs-known as jitneys-closes out SCR's 2011-2012 season, with an all-star cast led by Charlie Robinson, who last wowed SCR audiences in another Wilson hit, Fences. Ron OJ Parson, who has previously directed Jitney at St. Louis Black Rep, directs the show, which runs on the Segerstrom Stage from tonight, May 11 - June 10.
From tonight, Sunday April 22, EN TREN DE SONAR, a new play by Eduardo Rovner, author of many successful works of Argentine theater, opens at the Teatro SHA under the direction of Corina Fiorillo, winner of the 2011 ACE Award for Best Direction of theater. The show stars Luis Gasloli, Alejo Mango, Violeta Zorrilla and more.
Opera Exposures will present its first 2012 spiritual music recital on Sunday, April 22, at 3 PM at Saint Mark's Church, Second Avenue and 10th Street in Manhattan. Sopranos Natalie Bergeron, Krysty Swann and Cheryl Warfield will join tenor George Cornelius and Baritone Anthony Turner. Jonathan Kelly will be at the piano. The recital will be followed by a Reception and Dance with the cast. Tickets are $50 and $40 and include Reception and Dance Party with a live DJ immediately following the recital. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 917/402-8144 or visiting the Opera Exposures official website at www.operaexposures.org. They may also be purchased at the door.
August Wilson's Jitney, a play about a ragtag group of drivers of gypsy cabs-known as jitneys-will close out SCR's 2011-2012 season, with an all-star cast led by Charlie Robinson, who last wowed SCR audiences in another Wilson hit, Fences. Ron OJ Parson, who has previously directed Jitney at St. Louis Black Rep, will direct the show, which will run on the Segerstrom Stage from May 11 - June 10.
Auf der Pressekonferenz am 12. April der Berliner Staatsoper stellten Intendant Jürgen Flimm und Generalmusikdirektor Daniel Barenboim das Programm der Spielzeit 2012/2013 vor, der dritten Saison der Staatsoper im Schiller Theater.
In May, 2011, tenor Rolando Villazon returned to Covent Garden in the title role of Massenet's Werther. Deutsche Grammophon was there to capture this occasion. This complete recording of the opera will be available in the US on April 3, 2012.
Staatsoperndirektor Dominique Meyer, Generalmusikdirektor Franz Welser-Möst, Ballettdirektor Manuel Legris und der Kaufmännische Geschäftsführer Thomas W. Platzer haben heute, Dienstag, 27. März 2012 den Spielplan der kommenden Saison 2012/2013 präsentiert.
Opera Exposures will present its first 2012 spiritual music recital on Sunday, April 22, at 3 PM at Saint Mark's Church, Second Avenue and 10th Street in Manhattan. Sopranos Natalie Bergeron, Krysty Swann and Cheryl Warfield will join tenor George Cornelius and Baritone Anthony Turner. Jonathan Kelly will be at the piano. The recital will be followed by a Reception and Dance with the cast. Tickets are $50 and $40 and include Reception and Dance Party with a live DJ immediately following the recital. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 917/402-8144 or visiting the Opera Exposures official website at www.operaexposures.org. They may also be purchased at the door.
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