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light opera of new jersey

Dec 19, 2024

Light Opera of New Jersey to Present ‘Madama Butterfly’

The Light Opera of New Jersey is set to present Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The work will be shown on Feb. 8 and 9, at the Sieminski Theater, Basking Ridge NJ. The company will present a traditional production with the Light Opera of New Jersey Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Jason Tramm. Kristin Sampson will sing the title role of Cio-Cio-San, {…}

Elisir Light Opera
Oct 2, 2024

Light Opera of NJ to Present Donizetti’s ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’

Light Opera of NJ will present Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” on Nov. 8 and 9, 2024 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The showcase will be directed by Stefano Koroneos and conducted by Jason Tramm who leads the Light Opera of New Jersey Orchestra. The Donizetti opera will star Pedro Barrera and Zhedong Ren as Nemorino and Tiernan {…}

light opera of new jersey
Jan 15, 2024

Light Opera of New Jersey Announces New Director of Outreach & Community Engagement

Light Opera of New Jersey has announced that Teresa Giardina will be its new Director of Outreach and Community Engagement. Giardina has been involved with the company for several years as a performer and volunteer. “Tess is extremely qualified for this position and has extensive experience working for arts companies like the New Jersey Symphony. We are delighted to have {…}

Troy Cook
Sep 13, 2023

Light Opera of New Jersey to Showcase ‘A Celebration of the Stage: Opera to Broadway’

Light Opera of New Jersey is set o present “A Celebration of the Stage: Opera to Broadway.” The event, which is slated for Oct. 8 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge, will feature opera and musical favorites performed by baritone Troy Cook as well as numerous rising stars including Gemma Nha, Cesar Parreño, James Conrad Smith. Karen Delavan will {…}

light opera of new jersey
Jul 8, 2023

Light Opera of New Jersey Receives Major Award from NEA

Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has been awarded a $10,000 Challenge America grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant aims to support LONJ’s initiative of providing no-cost tickets to underserved communities in central and northern New Jersey, which accounts for 10 percent of the total tickets. “We are thrilled to receive this grant and launch {…}

Love & Murder
Jun 4, 2023

Light Opera of New Jersey to Showcase ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’

The Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) will present “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” starting on July 15 at the South Orange Performing Arts Center. The Tony-Award winning operetta, which is based on Israel Rank’s novel, “The Autobiography of a Criminal,” will be directed by Joseph Hayward, with Griffin Strout as the musical director, Matthew Lynady as the {…}

Sep 21, 2022

Light Opera of New Jersey Announces 2022-23 Season

The Light Opera of New Jersey has unveiled its 2022-23 season which will feature two operas. First up will be a semi-staged version of Bernstein’s “Candide.” Executive Director, Jason Tramm will lead the Light Opera of New Jersey Orchestra and a cast of over 60 singers in the production. Soloists include both opera and Broadway performers such as Victor Starsky {…}

Feb 3, 2022

Light Opera of New Jersey Reschedules Production of ‘La Bohème’

Light Opera Of New Jersey has rescheduled its production of Puccini’s “La Bohème” due to the recent spike in COVID-19. The production, which was set to be performed in late February and early March, will now open on March 19, with additional dates on March 20, 25, and 26; all performances will take place at the Fellowship Cultural Arts Center {…}

Nov 28, 2021

Light Opera of New Jersey Unveils Cast for ‘La Bohème’ Production

Light Opera of New Jersey has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “La Bohème.” Soprano Molly Dunn will headline the production as Mimì with Jeremy Brauner as Rodolfo. In the role of Musetta, audiences will hear Gina Hanzlik. Meanwhile, Jason Detwiler will perform as Marcello. Rounding out the cast will be Suchan Kim as Schaunard and Gennadiy Vysotsky {…}

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