Teatro Grattacielo has announced the introduction of a “Pay-What-You-Can ticketing model.” The model is designed to create a casual performance atmosphere, designed to invite new and younger audiences into the world of opera. The initiative will be used for the World Premiere of “Generación Perdida” by Jorge Sosa and a bold new staging of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” With {…}
Teatro Grattacielo and Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy announced the “Tribute to Naples: Songs of Eternal Passion” to take place on July 15, 2025. Soprano Maia Gonzalez, mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza, tenor Pedro Barrera, and bass-baritone Henry Hyunsoon Kim will perform some of Italy’s most beloved melodies. This special concert, created by Enzo Pizzimenti, celebrates the enduring legacy of Neapolitan song, a {…}
Teatro Grattacielo has announced the world premiere of “Generación Perdida,” a monodrama-opera composed by Mexican composer Jorge Sosa, based on the book by Mexican-Colombian poet Javier Moro Hernandez. The piece will explore the humanitarian crisis affecting Mexico and Latin America, where kidnapping and forced disappearances have profoundly impacted countless communities over the past decade. In a statement, Jorge Sosa said, {…}
Teatro Grattacielo has announced the addition of Jana King and Judi Kende to the Board of Directors and Emilia Nuccio to the Advisory Board. “I am honored to be working with these amazing female leaders who are joining the Board of Teatro Grattacielo,” said Stefanos Koroneos, the Artistic Director of Teatro Grattacielo, per an official press release. “Thank you for {…}
The New York State Council on the Arts has awarded $40,000 to New York City’s Teatro Grattacielo. This year, the New York State Council on the Arts awarded $82 million to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state. “As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” New York State Governor Kathy {…}
Teatro Grattacielo has unveiled its 2025 season. The company kicks things off with the world premiere of Paul Pines and Daniel Asia’s “The Tin Angel” at Ellen Stewart Theater in La MaMa. David Bloom conducts and Chloe Treat directs. The cast includes Spencer Hamlin, Daniel Klein, Victoria McGrath, Alejandro de los Santos, Chantelle Grant, Jordan Rutter-Covato, Henry Hyunsoon Kim, Chisom {…}
For all of its existence, Teatro Grattacielo’s sole focus has been on reviving lost gems of the Italian opera repertory such as Zandonai’s “Giulietta e Romeo,” Mascagni’s “L’Amico Fritz,” and Giordano’s “Fedora,” mixed in with more recognized classics of the canon. But on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, the company charted a new course – new American opera. It’s not a {…}
Teatro Grattacielo has launched its own TV channel, TG Vivo. The channel was an initiative created by David Santiago, a Board Member and Cultural Outreach & Equity Officer. The concept kicked off on Instagram Live to introduce singers performing in Teatro Grattacielo productions. And now, it will offer a blend of traditional performances and modern interpretations. Audiences will see commissioned {…}
Teatro Grattacielo is set to present the world premiere of “Beyond the Horizon,” based on Nobel laureate Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The premiere will take place on Sept. 15, 2024 at at LA MAMA Shares. The world premiere will be a first for Teatro Grattacielo and will be written by composer Nicolas Flagello, with libretto by Nicolas Flagello and {…}
Teatro Grattacielo has announced its 30th-anniversary gala concert, celebrating its history and part of its mission: the rare Italian Verismo era. The milestone will also celebrate the company’s commitment to fostering diversity, supporting emerging artists, building into the future, and excellence in the arts. The event will feature Mexican conductor and pianist Abdiel Vázquez as well as soprano Celeste Morales, {…}
Teatro Grattacielo has unveiled its 30th anniversary season. “L’Elisir d’Amore” will be part of the “Young Artists Series.” The opera stars Pedro Barrera, Victoria McGrath, Megan Dobbs, Tiernan Chase, Maia Gonzalez, Yoonji Kim, Henry Hyunsoon Kim, Bryan McClary, Logan Dooley, Natasha Scheuble, Nicole Silva, Valia Karagiorga, Elizabeth Barsalou, and Taylor Consiglio. Jason Tramm conducts and Stefanos Koroneos directs. Performance Date: June {…}