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Opera Review: Troy, Troy Again

Bryan Hymel debuts, triumphs in Les Troyens. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bryan Hymel as Enée in Les Troyens at Covent Garden. The tenor stepped in for Marcello Giordani at the Met. Read more

Paperblog Pick in Theatre & Opera

the Best and Worst of the Operasphere in 2012

This year was one for the books, so to speak. My 2012 marked many new and challenging review opportunities–thirteen in all, ranging from Philadelphia to New York.You can read all m... Read more

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Opera-pocalypse! The Best of 2012

The Twelve Best Operas Performances of 2012. by Paul J. Pelkonen No this didn't actually happen this year. (The Mayans were wrong!) Framegrab from Armageddon ©... Read more

The 29 December 2012 by Superconductor
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He Left His Heart in Rio De Janeiro: Tony Bennett in Brazil — An Appreciation...

Folha de São Paulo Newspaper, December 1, 2012 Tony Bennett in Rio (rio-de-janeiro.sortimentos.com) TONY BENNETT is the last remnant of that so-called “great... Read more

The 11 December 2012 by Josmar16
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Review: Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (Hell in a Handbag Productions)

Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer By David Cerda and Scott Lamberty Directed by AJ Wright at Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark (map) thru Dec 29 | tickets: $12-$22 | mor... Read more

The 12 December 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: The Mikado (The Hypocrites)

The Mikado Written by Gilbert and Sullivan Adapted by Sean Graney and Kevin O’Donnell Directed by Sean Graney at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Read more

The 14 December 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Broadway in...

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Books and lyrics by Timothy Mason Music by Mel Marvin Additional content by Albert Hague, Dr. Seuss Directed by Matt... Read more

The 06 December 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: A Christmas Carol (Milwaukee Rep)

A Christmas Carol Adapted by Joseph Hanreddy, Edward Morgan Directed by Aaron Posner The Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells (map) thru Dec 24 | tickets: $15-$70 |... Read more

The 22 December 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: The Book of Mormon (Broadway in Chicago)

The Book of Mormon Book, Music and Lyrics Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez Directed by Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Read more

The 21 December 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Failure: A Love Story (Victory Gardens Theater)

Failure: A Love Story Written by Philip Dawkins Directed by Seth Bockley at VG Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 30 | tickets: $35-$50 | more inf... Read more

The 01 December 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Oliver! (Light Opera Works)

Oliver! Music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart Directed by Rudy Hogenmiller Music direction by Roger L. Bingaman Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson, Evanston (map) thr... Read more

The 24 December 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: The Nutcracker (Joffrey Ballet Chicago)

The Nutcracker Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreographed by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress (map) thru Dec 27 |... Read more

The 15 December 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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