Light Opera of New Jersey has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “La Bohème.” Soprano Molly Dunn will headline the production as Mimì with Jeremy Brauner as Rodolfo. In the role of Musetta, audiences will hear Gina Hanzlik. Meanwhile, Jason Detwiler will perform as Marcello. Rounding out the cast will be Suchan Kim as Schaunard and Gennadiy Vysotsky {…}
On Nov. 17, 2021, the Metropolitan Opera presented the third performance of its 2021-22 run of Puccini’s seminal “La Bohème.” Franco Zeffirelli’s production is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is arguably the company’s most iconic. There was something quite uplifting about seeing the curtain rise on this expansive set, brimming with life and energy, especially after the time period we {…}
The Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2022 season featuring three New Operas. The company will world premiere “Omar” by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. Kaneza Schaal will direct the opera with John Kennedy conducting. The cast will include Jamez McCorkle in the title role, Cheryse McLeod Lewis as Omar’s mother, and Laquita Mitchell as Julie. Opening in Senegal, the opera’s {…}
(Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) On Nov. 9, 2021, the Metropolitan Opera will revive Franco Zeffirelli’s classic staging of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The production is the all-time most-performed staging and will celebrate its 40th anniversary of its 1981 premiere. This season the Met will feature South Korean conductor Eun Sun Kim, who became music director of San Francisco Opera {…}
(Photo Credit: Sunny Martini) Immense goodwill was palpable all through the theater on the opening night of Seattle Opera’s first fully staged live production in 18 months, Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The company adroitly produced its full 2020-21 subscription season through online streaming during the pandemic, so clearly everyone was ecstatic to be back in the theater in person. Lobby areas {…}
The Northern Ireland Opera has announced the cast to its upcoming “La Bohème” production. The production will star Noah Stewart as Rodolfo while Gemma Summerfield will take on the role of Mimi. Meanwhile, Emma Morwood will sing Musetta, and Yuriy Yurchuk will sing the role of Marcello. Joining these four principal artists will be one of the country’s finest basses {…}
Following a successful, inaugural season held online, the Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2021-22 season of live performances. Based in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, AVA draws more than 200 singers globally each year for their program, of which less than 30 are chosen to become Resident Artists. “We are delighted to present this exciting season, which features something for {…}
(Credit: Francesco Squeglia-Teatro dell’Opera di Roma) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma will continue its summer season at the Circo Massimo with Puccini’s “La Bohème.” On July 30, the company will open Puccini famed work with Jordi Bernàcer conducting a production by Davide Livermore. The opera is set to star Vittoria Yeo as Mimì, Piero Pretti as Rodolfo, Luca Micheletti and {…}
Northern Ireland Opera is set to celebrate the return of live performances with a new staging of “La bohème” in September. The production will be the first to be done by Cameron Menzies since he joined as NIO’s new Artistic Director in February. Menzies is known for his work spanning opera, musical theatre, cabaret, and filmmaking, and has been seen {…}
On June 27, 2021, the Royal Opera House presented a special performance of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” Meant to thank the healthcare workers who have worked so tirelessly during the pandemic, the performance was given to a specially-invited audience of medical professionals from the NHS, Guys’ and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation, University College Hospital, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and Chelsea and Westminster {…}
(Credits: Dario Acosta / Sonya Yoncheva official website / © Gregor Hohenberg / Kasskara/DG / Operabase official website / Staatsoper Berlin official website) The Staatsoper unter den Linden in Berlin has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is the full slate. Operas Beethoven’s “Fidelio” will open the season. The opera stars Roman Trekel, Matthias Goerne, Pavel Černoch, Andreas Schager, Simone Schneider, {…}