Chelsea Factory is set to present “luzAzul,” an opera for babies this June. The 30-minute experience for babies between 0 – 24 months, is set for June 7 and 8; there will be six shows in total. Per the official website for the show, “luzAzul explores symmetry, the awareness of feelings and connection, the mirror that the interaction offers to {…}
The Tri-Cities Opera in Binghamton, New York has announced its 2023-24 season celebrating its 74th season. In a statement, General Director John Rozzoni said, “When we thought about what stories we wanted to tell next year, it was important to us to find productions that resonate with all our community members. We want to say, ‘Opera is for you. You’re {…}
On June 11, 2023, The Boston Synagogue will launch Boston’s West End Lyric with an inaugural concert, featuring music from opera, as well as Broadway and cabaret music from the Jewish-American songbook. Titled “The Joys of Music,” the concert is produced by Massachusetts-based Bloch Performing Arts. The artists for the event are baritone Joel Clemens, soprano Julia Pottinger, tenor Brendan {…}
Tennesse-based Marble City Opera is set to present a site-specific production of Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah.” The opera will feature David Crawford as Preacher Blitch as well as Kathryn Frady as Susannah, and Joseph McBrayer as Sam Polk. Matthew Haney directs the production and Andy Anderson conducts. The cast is rounded out by Paul Houghtaling, Breyon Ewing, Julie Belanger Roy, Tori Franklin, John Overholt, Maurice Hendricks, Cody Boling, Sabreena Cherrington, {…}
U.K.’s Pegasus Opera is set to present a Celebration Concert on June 23, 2023 as part of the Bernie Grant Arts Centre’s “Windrush 75” Festival. The showcase will feature gospel, spiritual, opera, musical theatre, and other songs inspired by the Black Diaspora, performed by classical singers. The works will include music by composers of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage. The {…}
Composer Calvin Hitchcock and director Madeline Whitesell are set to present “PROPHET$$” at The Cell in New York City on May 26 and 27, 2023. The work was developed by Hitchcock, Delilah McCrea, and David Grandouiller, and delves into the intricate nature and transitional aspects of religious encounters within American Evangelicalism. “PROPHET$” features a mélange of hymn tunes, Sunday school songs, {…}
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 {…}
Mesopotamia Opera Company (MOC) will present its new production, “The Italian Lesson,” with words and music by Peter Wing Healey, on June 9 – 17, 2023. The event will take place at The Highland Park Ebell Club in Los Angeles, CA. The opera was written for piano, violin, cello and percussion and is set to feature soprano Christa Marie Stevens {…}
Upstate New York-based Delaware Valley Opera is set to kick off its 2023 season this June. The company will open with Jonathan Stinson’s “The Three Bears,” an opera for children. Performance Dates: June 23 & 24, 2023 That will be followed up by four performances of “La Bohème.” Performance Dates: July 15 – 23, 2023 The company will also present {…}
American Opera project (AOP) and NYU/Tisch Opera Lab will present “Poets of New York: Operas Inspired by Audre Lorde and Walt Whitman,” featuring three original operas. The operas will be presented on May 25 and 26, 2024 at the NYU Schubert Theatre, 721 Broadway, 5th Floor, NYC. Tickets are free with reservation. Featured artists include sopranos MaKayla McDonald and Gileann {…}
American Lyric Theater has announced two upcoming concert readings for its latest commissions. First up is “SHE WHO DARED” by Jasmine Barnes and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton. Per the company’s website, “’SHE WHO DARED’ recenters the spotlight on the courageous women who helped desegregate the Montgomery bus system. These Civil Rights pioneers pay homage to the quiet struggle for justice that {…}