Madison Lyric Stage has announced a production of Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera, “The Turn of the Screw,” that is sure to be a highlight of the Halloween season. An audience of no more than 35 will be able to experience Britten’s haunting opera inside the historic Deacon John Grave House located in Madison, Connecticut. Constructed in 1685, the house will {…}
Madison Lyric Stage is set to hold its season fundraiser on April 7 at 7 p.m. at the Deacon John Grave House. The event will feature food, drinks, and entertainment. There will also be a silent auction that will feature apartment stays, private dinners, original watercolor paintings, and theater tickets, among other things. The company’s cast members will also preview {…}
The Madison Lyric Stage has announced its 2018 mainstage season featuring opera and musical theater. As is the case with past season announcements, we will solely concentrate on the operatic selections that company will present this season. Based on the Henry James novella, the company’s only opera this season will be Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw.” The chamber opera, which {…}
Verdi’s “Otello” will appear at the Madison Lyric Stage this summer. The famous masterwork will be showcased on June 16, 17, 23 and 25 at the North Madison Congregational Church in Madison, CT. Taking on the notoriously challenging title role will be tenor Marc Deaton who has appeared all over the world and has made four recordings, including Wagner’s “Tristan {…}