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Opera Revue Announces New Parody ‘A Theme Song for the Loblaws Boycott: Les MisérLoblaws’

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Opera Revue has announced its newest parody, “A Theme Song for the Loblaws Boycott: Les MisérLoblaws.” “Les MisérLoblaws” is an operatic parody set to the tune of “At the End of the Day” from “Les Miserables.” Performers include  Danie Friesen, Claire Elise Harris, Gregory Finney, and Alexander Hajek, who also served as lyricist. Michael McKenzie is the audio engineer. The {…}

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Opera Revue Announces ‘Ruckus! On the Road’ Tour

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The Opera Revue is heading on tour this October. From Oct. 19 – Nov. 19, 2023, the company will take its gala, “Ruckus! On the Road” through Peterborough, Barrie, Fort Erie, Windsor, and Picton. “Ruckus! On the Road” features classic opera arias and ensembles portrayed in non-traditional and even irreverent ways with the intention of introducing classic opera to new {…}

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Opera Revue to Protest Ontario Place Development Plans with ‘Ontario Place For(d) All’ Parody

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On July 2, 2023, Canadian company Opera Revue will continue its run of “Ontario Place For(d) All.” This new parody, with lyrics by Alexander Hajek, is set to the duet “Crudel! Perche Finora” from “The Marriage of Figaro.” It is performed by Hajek, along with Danie Friesen, and Claire Elise Harris, who also provides piano accompaniment. The work lampoons the {…}

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Opera Revue to Present ‘Toronto Transit Comedy’

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Toronto-based group Opera Revue has just released a comedic take on one of the key issues in the city’s mayoral election—the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Known as the “Toronto Transit Comedy,” the parody features music from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and lyrics by Alexander Hajek. The performance, which includes such artists as baritone Alexander Hajek, soprano Danie Friesen, and {…}

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Opera Revue to Present ‘Debauchery at the Dakota’

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Toronto-based Opera Revue is set to present “Debauchery at the Dakota” on May 31 and June 1, 2023 . The showcase will feature such artists as soprano Danie Friesen, baritone Alexander Hajek, and pianist Claire Elise Harris. They will be joined by guest dancers A’Slayna Von Hunt, Tucker, Bianca Boom Boom, and Thrasher. “The idea for the show happened after {…}

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Opera Revue to Present Opera and Burlesque Show ‘Debauchery at the Dakota’

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The Toronto-based opera company, Opera Revue, combines opera and burlesque in its upcoming “Debauchery at the Dakota.” The Valentine’s Day program will feature selections from R. Strauss to Weill to Elvis. Soloists include soprano Danie Friesen and baritone Alexander Hajek. Claire Elise Harris will join them on piano. Each vocal selection will be paired with a “mixed-gender” troupe of burlesque {…}

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Central City Opera To Close Its Festival Season With ‘Encore: A Musical Revue’

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Central City Opera will conclude its festival season with “Encore: A Musical Revue.” The event, conceived by and starring Curt Olds, is described in the press release as an “exhilarating and eclectic mix of old and new music theater pieces by Broadway and Off-Broadway composers.” Olds will be joined by members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program. John Baril will conduct. {…}

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Central City Opera to Close Festival Season with New Musical Revue

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As their 2018 Festival season draws to a close, Central City Opera has announced a run of performances certain to end things with a bang. “Encore: A Musical Revue,” running August 8, 9, and 11, 2018, will offer audiences in the Colorado region a night of musical theatre, with old and new selections from Broadway and Off-Broadway’s most celebrated names. {…}

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Tri-Cities Opera to Open with Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebration

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Tri-Cities Opera is set to launch its 2023-24 season with a special event on Sept. 22. The company will perform music by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber in celebration of his 75 birthday. The evening will be hosted by the United Presbyterian Church on Chenango Street in Binghamton. Under the direction of Music Director, John Cockerill, Tri-Cities Opera will bring beloved {…}