The Princeton Festival has announced its online festival entitled “Virtually Yours.” The showcase, which kicks off on June 1 and runs through June 28, will feature live and recorded performances of all kinds of music, as well as educational presentations, every single day during that timeframe. “When the coronavirus threat forced cancellation of our regular season, we responded by creating {…}
(Credit: Jessi Franko Designs LLC) The Princeton Festival has won the title of New Jersey’s “Favorite Opera Company.” The award was voted on as part of the 2020 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Award poll. This comes on the heels of the company’s beloved production of “Nixon in China” in 2019 and ahead of its upcoming production of “La Traviata,” which is {…}
(Credit: Jessi Oliano) In the 21st century when opera is perceived as elitist and out-of-touch with contemporary issues, there are many hated buzz words which encapsulate hurdles that modern opera companies must meet if they want to survive. “Relevancy” is one such buzz word. In a society that is far-removed from the aristocracy, powdered wigs and hoop skirts, common in {…}
The Princeton Festival has received a $13,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for its upcoming production of “Nixon in China.” “Nixon in China” will be performed on June 23 and 30 at the Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton. Sean Anderson will take on the title role while Rainelle Krause will be Pat Nixon. Cameron Schutza {…}
The Princeton Festival has announced its 2019 season, which will feature a number of major performances, including one opera production. Things will kick off with a production of “Nixon in China” in a production by Steven LaCosse. Sean Anderson will take on the title role while Rainelle Krause will be Pat Nixon. Cameron Schutza will be Chairman Mao and Teresa {…}