Toledo Opera is set to hold a special talk to highlight its upcoming production of “South Pacific.” The company will host “Roots and Route: A South Pacific Tuesday Talk” on Feb. 4, 2025, at The Toledo Lucas County Public Library. The free panel discussion will feature Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori, Consul General of Japan in Detroit; Mary Kamidoi, a survivor of {…}
Toledo Opera is set to perform Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific.” The work will be presented on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, 2025, at the Valentine Theatre. “South Pacific” will be presented at the Toledo Opera for the first time in its 66 years and will star soprano Claire Leyden in her Toledo Opera debut as Nellie Forbush. She will {…}
Toledo Opera has announced a program to offer veterans complimentary tickets for its production of “South Pacific.” Per an official press release, the company will provide 30 tickets for each performance to veterans “in recognition of their service and sacrifice.” “We are deeply honored to offer complimentary tickets to our veterans. This timeless musical, with its themes of courage, love, {…}
The New Philharmonic will close out its 2022-23 season with “Broadway in Concert: South Pacific” starring baritone Nathan Gunn, Anna Harada, and soprano Katelyn Lee. Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical will be played by the 41-member orchestra led by Kirk Muspratt. Gunn will sing the role of Emile, Harada as Bloody Mary, and Lee as Ensign Nellie Forbush. Key dialogue and {…}
The battle against racism is growing these days and it seems that any action against inequality is drawing out no-tolerance responses from offended communities. Just look at what happened at the Calgary Opera this past week regarding its production of “South Pacific.” The company opted for casting a Tonkinese character with a white woman, leading to a massive overhaul of {…}