‘The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turing’ to World Premiere at Chicago Opera Theater

The Chicago Opera Theater is set to present the World Premiere of composer Justine F. Chen and librettist David Simpatico’s “The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turing.” The opera, which is set to be presented at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance” on March 23 and 25, is a semi-biographical and sci-fi-infused retelling of the life and contested death {…}

Jun 1, 2017

Pride Month 2017: A Look At The LGBT Operas In History

June marks the start of Pride Month, a month dedicated to commemorating the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events occur to honor the achievements of LGBT individuals. This month OperaWire will also dedicate a section to honoring LGBT individuals, operas, and achievements. It is our goal to bring visibility to works that {…}