At Opera Saratoga, the world premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon’s riveting one-act about a woman with an eating disorder, and a confused, puppet-heavy production of Humperdinck’s fairy-tale opera. Keith Phares and Jennifer Zetlan in ‘Ellen West’ PHOTO: GARY DAVID GOLDJuly 8, 2019 2:42 pm ET Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Ricky Ian Gordon’s riveting one-act opera “Ellen West, ” …
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Opera Saratoga Ricky Ian Gordon’s latest. Totally compelling. His best work to date!
At The Public last night. Outstanding. Not to be missed.
Saratoga Opera
Iain Bell’s new work at the New York City Opera only occasionally succeeds at evoking the spirit of rebellion. Jordan Weatherston Pitts (center) with the company of New York City Opera’s ‘Stonewall.’ Photo: Sarah Shatz By Heidi Waleson July 2, 2019 1:27 pm ET New York Iain Bell’s opera “Stonewall,” presented by the New York …
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One thing to note about the Gibson’s verdict, the Lorain County jury was apparently all white. Also, according to press reports, four black potential jurors were struck by the judge and the plaintiff’s attorneys. From a legal strategic prospective, why didn’t the College settle the case then and there? But it is also interesting to …
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The world premiere of Terence Blanchard’s searing “Fire Shut Up In My Bones”; a remarkably modern production of Monteverdi’s “The Coronation of Poppea”; a generic take on Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” Davóne Tines as Charles Blow in ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ Photo: Eric Woolsey By Heidi Waleson June 25, 2019 2:43 pm ET Webster Groves, …
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Lincoln Center Theater
OTSL. Dan Swenberg in the band.
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