Maria Callas Commendatore OMRI, was an American-born Greek soprano who was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Many critics praised her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice and dramatic interpretations.
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is one of the most popular operas ever written. It has a wonderfully lyrical score, familiar arias and a story that remains compelling even after often heard. San Diego Opera’s most recent production played to a full house on opening night, and under the direction of Jose Maria Condemi the well-chosen cast delivered a performance with impressive emotional depth. Corinne Winters’s convincing portrayal of the naïve 15-year-old Cio-Cio-San brought bravas and enthusiastic applause at curtain call. But her portrayal of innocence exploited meant both bravos and boos over extended applause for tenor Adam Smith’s convincing version of her heartless seducer, Lieutenant Pinkerton.
Catch JENNY LIND PRESENTS P.T. BARNUM, a Hollywood Fringe Festival selection, written and performed by Shelley Cooper. The show opens on June 26 at Asylum @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre. Proceeds will support the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival.
Yes, a grand opera was inserted at Belk Theater as the clock or calendar was winding down! Around the world, Callas, Nilsson, and Sutherland are among the divas who have graced the powerhouse role of TURANDOT, and Franco Zeffirelli's production at the Met is as revered for its stateliness and splendor as the Notre Dame Cathedral. Grand? Monumental.
Riverside Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 Season of productions. Learn more about the season lineup here!
For opera lovers around the world, Maria Callas was a gigantic figure well known for her unusual and daring performances. She was a singer who ruled the classical musical world for a large part of the 20th century and left an indelible mark with her talent and her larger-than-life personality.
The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
Lizzy & the Triggermen, a 10-piece jazz band helmed by Lizzy Shapiro, delights in infusing swing era music with a modern sound – “Duke Ellington meets Amy Winehouse,” as Shapiro describes it. They’ll be making a stop at Joe’s Pub for a double-header on April 6th. Shapiro and I spoke about the upcoming show, the origins of the band, and more.
In de toneelvoorstelling Masterclass, die vanaf mei te zien is, komt het bijzondere leven van de legendarische operazangeres Maria Callas tot leven. Naast Pia Douwes als Maria Callas spelen Michelle van de Ven, Amy Egbers en Mark Roy Luyks de andere hoofdrollen.
In de toneelvoorstelling Masterclass, die vanaf mei te zien is, komt het bijzondere leven van de legendarische operazangeres Maria Callas tot leven. Naast Pia Douwes als Maria Callas spelen Michelle van de Ven, Amy Egbers en Mark Roy Luyks de andere hoofdrollen.
On March 27th, at 7:30PM, the renowned clarinetist Charles Neidich will perform a concert at Greenfield Hall of the Manhattan School of Music.
Discover the lineup of shows for the 2024-2025 season at Diamond Head Theatre, the third-oldest continuously operating community theater in the US.
Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS has been announced at Theatre Memphis.
The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of internationally acclaimed soprano Lisa Vroman in “Ingénue... Ingé-not-so-new!” on Sunday, March 31 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.
Renowned clarinetist Charles Neidich will return to the WA Concert Series at Tenri Cultural Institute on March 1, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The 2024 George London Award winners have been announced, including soprano Katerina Burton, mezzo-sopranos Emily Treigle and Erin Wagner, tenor Samuel White, and baritones Benjamin Dickerson and Darren Drone.
What did our critic think of VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Symphony Hall? With her sold-out Celebrity Series of Boston performance this past Sunday at Symphony Hall, Renée Fleming offered a splendid reminder, although none is needed, of why she is widely considered to be the preeminent American soprano of today.
For most of her life, Judy McLane has tried to break out of the metaphorical boxes Broadway tries to put people into. In her most recent show, COMPANY, McLane has learned to act in a physical box.
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