May 2, 2022

Boston Lyric Opera to Present ‘Champion’

By Francisco Salazar

Boston Lyric Opera’s is set to present a new production of “Champion: An Opera in Jazz” by Terence Blanchard and libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Cristofer.

The contemporary opera will be directed by theater director Timothy Douglas and conducted by Kwamé Ryan.

“The story of Champion is one of a desire to find a sense of belonging,” says Acting Stanford Calderwood General & Artistic Director Bradley Vernatter. “The details may be unique to Emile Griffith, but it is the story of many. Terence Blanchard’s score is a mix of styles, one that is uniquely American, and reveals the warmth of Emile’s story, and the complexities of his life.”

The cast is set to include Brian Major, Markel Reed, Tichina Vaughn, Chabrelle L. Williams, Jesus Garcia, Todd Thomas, Stephanie Blythe, Neal Ferreira, and Nicholas LaGesse.

“Champion” is set to be performed three times on May 18, 20, and 22 at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater.

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By Francisco Salazar

FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) worked as a reporter for Latin Post where he has had the privilege of interviewing numerous opera stars including Anita Rachvelishvili and Ailyn Perez. He also worked as an entertainment reporter where he covered the New York and Tribeca Film Festivals and interviewed many celebrities such as Antonio Banderas, Edgar Ramirez and Benedict Cumberbatch. He currently freelances for Remezcla.

He holds a Masters in Media Management from the New School and a Bachelor's in Film Production and Italian studies from Hofstra University.