English National Ballet Presents The Nutcracker in the Coliseum, 12/10
by Molly Hagan - Aug 25, 2010
The English National Ballet celebrates Christmas at the Coliseum and its 60th Birthday year in style with a sumptuous new production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Artistic Director Wayne Eagling followed by a revival of Rudolf Nureyev's award-winning production of Romeo & Juliet.
Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents PORGY AND BESS 3/3-4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at Bass Performance Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, March 3-4, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30-$65 and are on sale now. Tickets for students with valid IDs are $10.
The Aronoff Center Presents PORGY AND BESS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2010
The Gershwins' beloved opera Porgy and Bess - recognized as an American masterpiece - plays the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2009-10 Season of Classic Nights Out.
CAPA Presents PORGY AND BESS at the Southern Theatre 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of George Gershwin's enduring masterpiece, a new production of Porgy and Bess has been mounted-with full approval of the Gershwin estate-by veteran opera producer Michael Capasso (General Director of New York's vibrant Dicapo Opera). Featuring a stellar cast, live orchestra, and brand new sets, costumes, and lighting, this groundbreaking opera weaves a tale of prejudice, love, and tragedy. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz into the classical art of opera, Gershwin considered Porgy & Bess his finest work with songs such as 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So.' Columbus resident and OSU graduate Eric McKeever will be performing the role of Jake for the national tour which runs through June.
Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents PORGY AND BESS 3/3-4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2010
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at Bass Performance Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, March 3-4, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30-$65 and are on sale now. Tickets for students with valid IDs are $10.
Local Baritone to Be Featured in National Tour of PORGY AND BESS 2/19-2/21
by Samantha Jacobsen - Jan 25, 2010
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of George Gershwin's enduring masterpiece, a new production of Porgy and Bess has been mounted-with full approval of the Gershwin estate-by veteran opera producer Michael Capasso (General Director of New York's vibrant Dicapo Opera). Featuring a stellar cast, live orchestra, and brand new sets, costumes, and lighting, this groundbreaking opera weaves a tale of prejudice, love, and tragedy. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz into the classical art of opera, Gershwin considered Porgy & Bess his finest work with songs such as 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So.' Columbus resident and OSU graduate Eric McKeever will be performing the role of Jake for the national tour which runs through June.
The Aronoff Center Presents PORGY AND BESS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2010
The Gershwins' beloved opera Porgy and Bess - recognized as an American masterpiece - plays the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2009-10 Season of Classic Nights Out.
Faith Prince Joins Michael Ball, Etc. for 'Kismet' at ENO
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2007
Tony Award-winner Faith Prince (Guys & Dolls, Bells are Ringing, TV's 'Spin City' and 'House') will make her London stage debut as 'Lalume' in the new English National Opera (ENO) production of Kismet at the London Coliseum.
Michael Ball to Star in English Opera's Kismet Summer '07
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2006
English National Opera announces that Michael Ball will perform the role of Hajj/Poet in the new production of Robert Wright & George Forrest's KISMET. Based on themes of Alexander Borodin and the play by Edward Knoblock, the book is by Charles Lederer & Luther Davies. This is the first new West End production for almost 30 years.