Review Roundup: ANNA NICOLE Opera
by BWW
- Feb 19, 2011
A new opera based on the life of tabloid queen Anna Nicole Smith opened at Royal Opera House yesterday,February 17. The show, entitled ANNA NICOLE is described on their website as 'a celebrity story of our times that includes extreme language, drug abuse and sexual content,' and imposed a minimum age of 16. This new opera is provocative in its themes, exciting in its bravura style and thrilling with its sheer contemporary nerve,' it added in language normally reserved for reality TV. Anna Nicole Smith's life made the news -- you can bet this world premiere will too.'
Birkhead to Sue Over ANNA NICOLE Opera?
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 18, 2011
Larry Birkhead, former boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith, might take legal action against the recently opened ANNA NICOLE opera playing Royal Opera House, according to Reuters. Birkhead claims that the ROH never attempted to contact him or Smith's estate about the production.
Anna Nicole Smith Opera Opens at Royal Opera House, Feb. 17
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 17, 2011
A new opera based on the life of tabloid queen Anna Nicole Smith will open at Royal Opera House this Thurday, February 17. Already, the production's six shows, which run through March 4, are comletely sold out. The show, entitled ANNA NICOLE is described on their website as 'a celebrity story of our times that includes extreme language, drug abuse and sexual content,' and imposed a minimum age of 16. This new opera is provocative in its themes, exciting in its bravura style and thrilling with its sheer contemporary nerve,' it added in language normally reserved for reality TV.'
Seven New Productions Headline Met Opera's 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 16, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's 2011-12 season will feature the world's leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.
Anna Nicole Smith Opera Opens at Royal Opera House, Feb. 17
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 15, 2011
A new opera based on the life of tabloid queen Anna Nicole Smith will open at Royal Opera House this Thurday, February 17. Already, the production's six shows, which run through March 4, are comletely sold out. The show, entitled ANNA NICOLE is described on their website as 'a celebrity story of our times that includes extreme language, drug abuse and sexual content,' and imposed a minimum age of 16. This new opera is provocative in its themes, exciting in its bravura style and thrilling with its sheer contemporary nerve,' it added in language normally reserved for reality TV.'
The Met Celebrates 80th Radio Broadcast Season 12/18
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 18, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 80th season of Saturday Afternoon Radio Broadcasts-the longest-running classical music series in American broadcast history-with a 22-week season featuring many of the world's greatest operatic artists, beginning December 18.
The Met Celebrates 80th Radio Broadcast Season 12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Nov 3, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 80th season of Saturday Afternoon Radio Broadcasts-the longest-running classical music series in American broadcast history-with a 22-week season featuring many of the world's greatest operatic artists, beginning December 18.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Series Expands To 1500 Theaters And 46 Countries
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 30, 2010
The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera's Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series of live performance transmissions into movie theaters around the world, will expand in its fifth season to 1500 theaters (an increase of 300 theaters), while adding Egypt, Portugal, and Spain to its network of now 46 participating countries.
Photo Coverage: Strauss' 'Elektra' Holds Dress Rehearsal in Salzburg
by BWW Photo Special
- Aug 4, 2010
A dress rehearsal of Richard Strauss' opera 'Elektra' was held in Salzburg on August 4, 2010. 'Elektra' is conducted by Daniele Gatti, directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff, and designed by Raimund Bauer. The production opens on August 12 as part of the annual Salzburg Festival (or Salzburger Festspiele). BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek below!
New Opera ANNA NICOLE to Play Royal Opera House in Feb. 2011
by Jeff Dennhardt
- Mar 10, 2010
The new opera by Mark-Anthony Turnage and Richard Thomas entitled ANNA NICOLE, will debut at London's Royal Opera House in February of next year. The opera centers around the late actress/model Anna Nicole Smith.
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