The PROTOTYPE: OPERA / THEATRE / NOW has announced updates for its 2024 festival. First up, the company revealed the featured performers. Heather Christian, Terry Dame, Viva DeConcini, Melanie Hsu, Mona Seyed-Bolorforosh, Maya Sharpe, with Rima Fand, Jessica Lurie, Divya Maus, Kait Wamer, joined by Raquel Cion, Marisa Clementi, Ciera Cope, Nadine Daniels, Sandra Gamer, Audrey Hayes, Mercedes Hesselroth, Frances {…}
Fresh Squeezed Opera is set to present “Second Chances Showcase: An Evening of Renewal” on Nov. 3, 2023 at the 23rd Street Complex in New York City. Per an official press statement, “we combed through past calls for scores, looking for deserving pieces that we simply did not have room to program previously. We selected four incredible pieces that we {…}
The Singapore Lyric Opera is set to present a semi-staged double bill of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” Nancy Yuen will direct the production with Joshua Tan conducting. The opera stars Martin Ng, Jonathan Charles Tay, José Heredia, and Lisa Algozzini, among others. “I am relishing the challenge to take on the two key roles in this double bill {…}
West End Lyric has announced its inaugural season. The Boston-based company will kick off its season with “The Card Game / The Coffee Cantata,” a combined double bill of works by Caldara and Bach. Performance Date: Nov. 17 & 19, 2023 Next up is “The Women of Tin-Pan-Alley,” a night of cabaret featuring sopranos Jessica Arielle Bloch, Larisa Bainton, Akela Franklin, {…}
The Shakespeare Opera Theatre will present “Hansel and Gretel” in time for the holiday season. The opera will star Kate Moss and Julia Silva in the title roles. Joining them are Amanda Wyand, Alicia Woodberry, and JP Gorski as the Witch, Gertrude, and Peter, respectively. Other cast members include Jordan Gilbert and Chuanyuan Liu. The covers for the production include {…}
Vashon Opera has announced a major leadership change. On its official social media pages, the company revealed that Allison Pohl will be its new Artistic Director, while Founding Artistic Director Jennifer Krikawa will transition to the position of General Director. Pohl is a soprano who previously took on the role of Blanche in “Les Dialogues des Carmélites” with Vashon Opera. {…}
The Opera Company of Middlebury has announced that Filippo Ciabatti will be its next Music Director. The company revealed that it had signed a three-year renewable contract with the conductor to continue its long-standing relationship. Ciabatti held the position of Interim Music Director during the 2023 season. “It’s well-known that Filippo is a consummate musician, but he’s also a perfect fit {…}
Canada’s GFN Productions and the Ensemble Classico-Moderne will present the world premiere of “Ariella,” a new opera by Jaap Nico Hamburger. “Ariella” is based on a libretto by Thomas Beijer which is inspired by the novels of Ariella Kornmehl and explores the transformation of a traditional family after the loss of its matriarch. The opera will star Aline Kutan, Myriam {…}
Opera on the Menu is set to present “Nightmare on 4th Street,” a Halloween-themed show accompanied by a four-course meal. The show, which will be held on Oct. 29 and 30 at Kelly Jo Designs by Wine in Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, will feature music from Humperdink’s “Hansel und Gretel,” Verdi’s “Otello,” Menotti’s “The Medium,” and scenes from your favorite {…}
On Site Opera is set to present a fundraising gala on Oct. 26, 2023 at Prince George’s Ballroom. The showcase will feature a performance of Offenbach’s “Monsieur Choufleuri” with baritone Eliam Ramos in the title role. Other cast members include Cree Carrico and Bernard Holcomb. Additionally, the company will bid farewell to founder and Artistic Director Eric Einhorn as he {…}
California’s West Edge Opera and Earplay Chamber Ensemble have announced the lineup for the SNAPSHOT 2024. First up is an excerpt from “Madame Thermin,” an opera by Kennedy Verrett and George Kopp based on the true story of a Black ballet dancer Lavinia Williams and her relationship with electronic music pioneer Leon Theremin. Also on the slate is Tony Asaro {…}