New York City Opera 2018-19 Review: Dear Erich

On Jan. 9, 2019, the New York City Opera proudly presented the 35th world premiere in the company’s history, Ted and Lesley Rosenthal’s “Dear Erich,” at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. The jazz opera tells the story of Erich, a young man who emigrates the United States right as Hitler rises to power in {…}

Dec 5, 2018

New York City Opera To World Premiere ‘Dear Erich’

New York City Opera has announced that it will produce the world premiere of the award-winning jazz composer/pianist Ted Rosenthal’s “Dear Erich.” The new Jazz opera will be co-produced with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and will open on Jan. 9, 2019. The new opera tells the true story of tragedy, love, and redemption {…}