BWW Review: Houston Grand Opera's FAUST Pulls Out All the Stops
by Gary Laird
- Nov 2, 2016
HGO's production of Gounod's FAUST puts the 'grand' in grand opera. The current production has all the bells and whistles - a timeless story, a top-notch cast, the costumes, sets and lighting of an all-out extravaganza. In short, it has everything the word 'opera' conjures up. And it's at the Wortham, all for you.
Opera Responds to Pulse Tragedy with ONE VOICE ORLANDO Benefit on 9/11
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 26, 2016
For one night only, on Sunday September 11, 2016 at 8 p.m., One Voice Orlando: A Celebration in Song will be performed in the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Orlando, FL.
Nikki Owen to Release SUBJECT 375, 9/6
by Christina Mancuso
- Aug 22, 2016
Blackstone Publishing is proud to announce the U.S. release of SUBJECT 375: A NOVEL [Blackstone Publishing; September 6, 2016], a new thriller by Nikki Owen, which will be available in print, e-book, and audiobook formats.
Opera Orlando Responds to the Pulse Nightclub Tragedy
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 10, 2016
For one night only, on Sunday September 11, 2016 at 8 p.m., One Voice Orlando: A Celebration in Song will be performed in the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Orlando, FL. The benefit concert will feature some of opera's brightest national stars and musicians from throughout Florida. Internationally-renowned David Charles Abell will conduct and legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes will be one of the evening's hosts. Tickets are $25-$125 and will be available beginning August 19 at www.operaorlando.org or by calling 844-513-2014.
Opera Orlando Brings Together Opera Stars to Help Orlando Victims in ONE VOICE ORLANDO Concert, 9/11
by Christina Mancuso
- Aug 10, 2016
For one night only, on Sunday September 11, 2016 at 8 p.m., One Voice Orlando: A Celebration in Song will be performed in the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Orlando, FL. The benefit concert will feature some of opera's brightest national stars and musicians from throughout Florida. Internationally-renownedDavid Charles Abell will conduct and legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes will be one of the evening's hosts. Tickets are $25-$125 and will be available beginning August 19 at www.operaorlando.org or by calling 844-513-2014. More info HERE.
BWW Review: An Evening with the Divine Mr. M(ozart) at Lincoln Center
by Richard Sasanow
- Jul 29, 2016
The opening program for this year's Mostly Mozart Festival—the 50th--at David Geffen Hall may not have offered any new insights into the mind of the genius composer or uncovered any long-lost masterpiece not heard in 200 years. On the other hand, it was filled with wonderful music, inspired singing and total bliss for the audience, in a program that flew by, all in the name of Mozart.
Summer Stages: No Rest for the Opera Crowd in the Northeast This Summer
by Richard Sasanow
- Jun 21, 2016
Although the solstice doesn't officially appear for another week or so, the summer opera clock is already ticking. There's a plethora of performances going on all over New York City, in addition to interesting, entertaining and fascinating productions that are just a hop, skip and jump away. Among them: Lincoln Center's Lincoln Center Festival and Mostly Mozart and On Site Opera's West Village venue, to the more bucolic realms of Bard SummerScape in Dutchess County (NY) for Mascagni and Caramoor in Katonah (NY) for Rossini and Beethoven.
A. De Guerre Releases FINDING AIMEE
by Christina Mancuso
- Apr 11, 2016
A. De Guerre, has completed his new book 'Finding Aimée': a gripping and potent true love story that transcends the veil of death. Aimée's haunting is no scary ghost story or Halloween inspired poltergeist for amusement. The path to finding who Aimée truly was and why she is still here is laid in scientific method.
Andrea Bocelli to Launch U.S. Tour at the MGM Grand Garden Arena This Winter
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 25, 2016
This December, legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli will be returning to the U.S. for seven special concert dates in select cities, starting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday Dec. 3, with additional dates in, Dallas, Houston, New York City, New Jersey and Bocelli's first appearance in Boston in more than six years.
Dallas Opera Launches INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN CONDUCTORS Today
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 28, 2015
This new program, The Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera, will be inaugurated today, November 28, 2015 and run through December 6, 2015, with generous support from the Richard and Enika Schulze Foundation.
Spotlighters' Audrey Herman Celebration to Honor Dr. Maravene S. Loeschke, 10/25
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 24, 2015
The 2015 Audrey Herman Celebration opens the 54th season (2015/2016) of Spotlighters Theatre. At the event The Audrey Herman Award for support of the arts & theatre will be presented to Dr. Maravene S. Loeschke, former president of Towson University for her work in expanding arts & theatre across Baltimore! The Spotlighters Award will be presented to Alan Zemla for his volunteer efforts at the theatre.
Houston Grand Opera to Present DIE WALKURE and SWEENEY TODD This April
by Matt Smith
- Mar 13, 2015
Houston, March 12, 2015—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present its highly anticipated La Fura dels Baus staging of Wagner's Die Walküre with an all-star cast and Stephen Sondheim's thrilling Sweeney Todd in April, after notching critical and sales successes with its winter productions of Puccini's Madame Butterfly and Mozart's The Magic Flute. Butterfly's six performances averaged a total capacity of 102% (including resale of returned seats) while Flute's five performances averaged 104% capacity.
Dallas Opera Presents LA BOHEME Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 13, 2015
DALLAS, FEBRUARY 20, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is preparing to whisk audiences away to the Latin Quarter of Paris for the blockbuster opera of the season: Giacomo Puccini's 1896 masterpiece, LA BOHÈME, based on Henri Murger's newspaper serial-turned-novel, Scènes de la vie de bohème.
Dallas Opera to Present LA BOHEME, 3/13
by Matt Smith
- Feb 21, 2015
DALLAS, FEBRUARY 20, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is preparing to whisk audiences away to the Latin Quarter of Paris for the blockbuster opera of the season: Giacomo Puccini's 1896 masterpiece, LA BOHÈME, based on Henri Murger's newspaper serial-turned-novel, Scènes de la vie de bohème.
Dallas Opera to Begin INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN CONDUCTORS, 11/28
by Matt Smith
- Feb 9, 2015
DALLAS, FEBRUARY 9, 2015 – Working to address a long-standing career issue in the opera world, The Dallas Opera is delighted to announce the launch of a unique, new residential program designed to provide training and career support for distinctively talented women conductors. Female conductors age forty and younger, as well as accomplished women singers, opera coaches and accompanists, and instrumentalists with established careers seeking a new career at the podium, are encouraged to apply.
Dallas Opera Announces New Season - TOSCA, SHOW BOAT and More!
by Matt Smith
- Jan 13, 2015
DALLAS — The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the five phenomenal mainstage productions of the 2015-2016 Season, “Seeking the Human Element,” to be presented in the magnificent Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center located in the Dallas Arts District.
Robert Beltran Directs JULIUS CAESAR at CASA 0101 Theater, Now thru 11/16
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 17, 2014
POLITICAL INTRIGUE. CONSPIRATORS. MURDER. JULIUS CAESAR, a tragic play in five acts written by William Shakespeare and directed by Robert Beltran (Star Trek: Voyager; Zoot Suit; Eating Raoul), will be coming to the community of Boyle Heights, CA presented in a five-week run by CASA 0101 Theater and Josefina Lopez, Artistic Director. The production will be presented on the theater's Main Stage located at 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA 90033 todays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., October 17 - November 16, 2014. A Preview performance will be given on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. There will be no performance on Sunday, November 9, 2014.
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