Cast Change: Brian Jagde Cancels Teatro Real de Madrid’s ‘Manon Lescaut’

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(Credit: Chris Singer) The Teatro Real de Madrid has announced a cast change its production of “Manon Lescaut.” The company said, “Due to health reasons, Brian Jagde has had to cancel his appearance in this production.” As a result, “His role, The Chevalier Renato des Grieux, will be played by Michael Fabiano and Jorge de León on the dates specified {…}

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Opera Streaming to Present ‘Manon Lescaut’ with Anastasia Bartoli & Luciano Ganci

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Opera Streaming is set to present the premiere of Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” from the Teatro Regio di Parma on March 20. The production will star Anastasia Bartoli in the title role, Luciano Ganci as Renato Des Grieux, Alessandro Luongo as Lescaut, and Andrea Concetti as Geronte di Ravoir. Francesco Ivan Ciampa conducts the production by Massimo Pizzi Gasparon Contarini. The {…}

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Heartbeat Opera Adds Five Performances of ‘MANON!’

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Heartbeat Opera has announced that it has added five performances of its forthcoming production of “MANON!” In sum, there will now be 14 performances of the new 100-minute English-language adaptation of Massenet’s 1884 opera. The run of the work opens on Jan. 28 and runs through Feb. 15 at The Space at Irondale. “MANON!” features a new English book and {…}

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Heartbeat Opera to Present Unique Take on ‘Manon!’

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Heartbeat Opera is set to present “MANON!” The new 100-minute English-language adaptation of Massenet’s 1884 opera, with a new English book and lyrics by Jacob Ashworth and director Rory Pelsue as well as new arrangements by Music Director Dan Schlosberg, is headed to The Space at Irondale from Jan. 27 to Feb. 8, 2026 The cast includes Emma Grimsley as {…}

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Opernhaus Zürich 2025-26 Review: Manon

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(Photo: Antoine François Prévost’s novel, “The Story of the Chevalier des Grieux and Manon Lescaut,” was published in France in 1731 to great success. Its scandalous subject matter—featuring protagonists who live together out of wedlock, a Manon obsessed with greed to the point of prostitution, and a des Grieux who cheats at cards for money, with both ultimately landing in {…}

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Tchaikovsky Concert Hall to Livestream Kristina Mkhitaryan’s ‘Manon’

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The Tchaikovsky Concert Hall’s performance of Massenet’s “Manon” will be livestreamed on YouTube on Sept. 12, 2025. The concert hall, sponsored by Putin’s Ministry of Culture, is one of the largest in Russia, and will showcase soprano Kristina Mkhitaryan in her first of three Russian appearances this season. She will sing the title role while Liparit Avetisyan, who makes his {…}

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Maria José Siri Overcomes Slip During Opening of ‘Manon Lescaut’ at Puccini Festival at Torre del Lago

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(Credit: Nicola Gnesi) On August 30, 2025, the Puccini Festival at Torre del Lago saw drama during the opening night of “Manon Lescaut.” According to Gramilano, “soprano Maria José Siri was getting into position on top of the torso for the last act when she slipped. After first aid and an unscheduled fifteen-minute break, the soprano decided to finish the {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2024-25 Review: Manon

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(Photo: ©-Sebastien-Mathe) After the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’s “Werther,” it is now the turn of the Opéra National de Paris to stage a Massenet opera in Paris this year. It is reviving its production of “Manon,” directed by Vincent Huguet. Massenet wrote a grand French opera with its obligatory ballet in the second act. Nevertheless, the sensuality of his melodic line, {…}