(Credit: veramarinerstudio) Skylark Opera Theatre has revealed that for its 2019 production, the company will steer away from the world of opera and embrace musical theater with “The Most Happy Fella.” The work, by Frank Loesser, will be directed by Bob Neu and will feature Bill Marshall and Sarah Lawrence. Performances are set for Oct. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, {…}
Mozart’s operas are among the most complex, but few have quite the reputation as “Così Fan Tutte,” which is often placed under a very critical lens for its rather questionable treatment of women (which is underlined by its very title). But Skylark Opera Theatre Artistic Director Robert Neu doesn’t feel that the opera warrants such a reputation. In fact, he’s {…}
The Skylark Opera Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Così Fan Tutte.” The cast includes Tess Altiveros as Fiordiligi and KrisAnne Weiss as Dorabella. Sienna Forest will make her company debut as Despina while Justin Spenner will also appear with Skylark Opera Theatre for the first time in his career. Luke Williams will be Alfonso and {…}
The Skylark Opera Theatre has announced its 2019 season featuring two very different works. Here is a glance at what to expect. Productions The first production of the season will be Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte” directed by directed by Bob Neu and will be set in the present day. The work will be presented throughout the Historic Mound Theater. “‘Così {…}
Anywhere you look these days, you might find some major opera company programming “As One,” an opera by composer Laura Kaminsky and written by noted librettist Mark Campbell and filmmaker Kimberly Reed. The work, which depicts the journey of transformation for a transgender woman has mystified and engaged numerous audiences around the United States since it world premiere on Sept. {…}
Robert Neu was not expecting to be named the new artistic director of the Skylark Opera Theatre. But sure it was hard to not see it coming. The company announced the director’s new position as part of unveiling its new season, which will feature two new productions of opera staples. “Not only does Bob bring us extensive directing and production {…}
Minnesotans craving more opera will have their prayers answered when the Skylark Opera Theatre reopens its doors this coming February. After a brief hiatus last year, the organization, which has been around for over 35 years is making a return with “The Tragedy of Carmen.” The work is a reimagined take of George Bizet’s classic opera “Carmen.” The adaptation is {…}