Review: The Ageless Maestro Placido Domingo in Top Form in L.A. Opera’s...
The opera “Don Carlo” by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi with a French libretto by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle was commissioned and produced by the Théâtre Impérial de l’Opéra (Paris Opera) when...
View ArticleNuanced and Brilliant, “Canyon” Explores the Idealized L.A. Melting Pot
It’s hard to resist skipping big-name, hyped theater productions at one of Los Angeles’ biggest theaters. After all, when you opt for one of the smaller venues you never know what you’ll get. But more...
View Article5 Reasons to See Inland Pacific Ballet’s “The Little Mermaid”
The Inland Empire will get an aquatic treat this April, when “The Little Mermaid” comes to the area. No, there won’t be yet another movie remake of the Disney classic. Instead, The Inland Pacific...
View ArticleReview: Pacific Opera Project and Houston’s Opera in the Heights Team Up for...
The opera “Madama Butterfly” by Giacomo Puccini, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, is one of the most produced and popular in the world after it premiered on February 17,...
View ArticleReview: Maestro Plácido Domingo Proves He is the King of LA Opera’s...
Many people and some writers confuse the Spanish opera “El Gato Montés (The Wild Cat)” for a zarzuela, which is a similar art form but a tad younger by about 60 years. Whereas in opera the dialogue is...
View ArticleReview: LA Opera Brings Back Its Glamorous Production of “La Traviata”
The opera “La Traviata” (The Fallen Woman) was written by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi with an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave between 1852 and 1853, right after writing two other of his...
View ArticleReview: The Royal Ballet of London’s Production of “Mayerling” is a Feast for...
After a 24-year absence from the stages in the Los Angeles area, The Royal Ballet of London made its long-awaited return with three performances of the late British dancer/choreographer Sir Kenneth...
View ArticleReview: “Rock of Ages Hollywood” Delights Audiences
Nothing screams Hollywood more than Rock’n’Roll, and that’s exactly what you get with the new production of “Rock of Ages Hollywood”. This “dinner theater” show brings the bourbon room to life with the...
View ArticlePacific Opera Project’s 10th Anniversary Season Begins with Two Mini Operas...
For the past 10 years, Pacific Opera Project aka POP, has been entertaining tens of thousands of people of all ages thru their creative, affordable and in many instances hysterical productions of...
View ArticleSoprano Angela Meade Comes to the Rescue of LA Opera’s Production of “Roberto...
The tragic opera “Roberto Devereux” by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti (November 29, 1797 – April 8, 1848) with a libretto by Salvadore Cammarano had its premiere on October 28, 1837 at the Teatro...
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