Opera Zuid’s production of “Lady in the Dark” has earned the distinction of Opera of the Year 2022 by Place de l’Opera online magazine. The production of the Kurt Weill and Ira Gershwin classic earned 48 percent of the 1,200 total votes. The work was directed by Anna Pool and conducted by Weill luminary David Stern with Liza Elliott in {…}
Bronx Opera is set to present “Lady in the Dark” starting on Jan. 28, 2022. The production, which runs through Feb. 5, 2022 at the Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College in New York City, will be conducted by Michael Spierman and Eric Kramer and directed by Eric Lamp and Benjamin Spierman. The role of Liza will be shared by Elizabeth {…}
Opera Zuid is set to kick off its tour of “Lady in the Dark” starting on Nov. 12, 2022. The “Broadway opera” by Kurt Weill will be presented in co-production by Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, in collaboration with philharmonie zuidnederland. It will be supported by the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music. The opera will be conducted by {…}
Stemming from a psychoanalysis review of one woman’s journey to self-discovery, Kurt Weill’s “Lady in the Dark” is pertinent to modern day and the overall theme of self-awakening. Ted Sperling, Conductor and Director of NYC’s MasterVoices, was inspired by this work at an early age. The opportunity to conclude MasterVoices 2018-2019 season with a full production of this music drama {…}
MasterVoices will conclude its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of a new adaptation of Kurt Weill, Ira Gershwin, and Moss Hart’s musical “Lady in the Dark.” Performances will be held at New York City Center on Apr. 25-27, 2019 as part of the venue’s 75th anniversary season. The musical, directed and conducted by MasterVoices Artistic Director Ted Sperling, will {…}