Florentine Opera's 'Viva la Mamma!' is the production where everything goes hilariously
Stage director Jill Anna Ponasik compares "Viva la Mamma!" to "Noises Off," "The Play That Goes Wrong" and the Muppets.
Blind opera singer to perform at ‘Vision Beyond Sight’ gala
Mezzpo-soprano opera singer Laurie Rubin, who wrote the book “Do You Dream in Color?" shares her inspiring story ahead of a ...
L.A. Opera’s silly ‘Così fan Tutte’ saved by the singing
L.A. Opera sets 'Così fan Tutte,' Mozart's sophisticated study of love and constancy, in a swanky American country club.
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen to release new opera recording while awaiting birth of twins
Davidsen Goes out with a Bang,” read the headline in Broadway World’s review of the Metropolitan Opera revival of Beethoven’s ...
Lyric Opera’s 2025-26 season includes ‘Madama Butterfly’ and Billy Corgan revisiting ‘Mellon Collie’
The Lyric Opera of Chicago laid out its 2026-26 season at a presentation at the Civic Opera House on Tuesday, the first ...
Come for the opera and stay for the circus – or vice versa
OPERADido & AeneasOpera Australia, Opera Queensland, CircaOpera House, March 13.Reviewed by PETER McCALLUM★★★★ This combination of musical and circus artistry creates a twin pull on one’s attention, ...
Lyric Opera's 2025-2026 season includes "Madama Butterfly," Smashing Pumpkins tribute
As winter turns to spring, Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly' comes to the Lyric Opera stage from March 14 to April 12, 2026. Cio-Cio-San, or Madama Butterfly, is a geisha in love with Navy Lt. B.F.
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Boston Lyric Opera's 'The Seasons' blends emotional and climate turmoil
The world premiere opera takes place in the near future where Earth's seasons are out of order. A group of artists retreats ...
Smashing Pumpkins' 'Night of Mellon Collie' anniversary celebration set for Lyric Opera's new season
Pumpkins' lead singer Billy Corgan will be joined by Lyric's orchestra, chorus and as a group of operatically trained ...