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Opera Review: Everybody Dies

Khovanshchina at the Metropolitan Opera. Olga Borodina tells the future as Marfa in Act II of Khovanshchina On Monday night, the Metropolitan Opera brought back Mussorgsky's... Read more

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La Gente Paga: Operas and Their Audiences

Parsifal and Gurnemanz (c) Pach Brothers, NYC, 1903Whether through reports on peanut-eaters at an early twentieth-century Parsifal or on bean-counters at today's opera companies,... Read more

LATEST ARTICLES BY PAPERBLOGGERS

Review: Peter Pan’s Shadow Part 1: Neverland (Dream Theatre)

Jeremy Menekseoglu’s script is as fascinating as its staging. Peter Pan’s Shadow is not a direct adaptation of Barrie’s work but a conscientious embodiment of... Read more

The 11 February 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore is Bloody, Modish and (mostly) Brilliant

The forbidden lovers. Publicity still, from the Barbican website. It’s a boom time for Jacobean and Restoration plays in Britain at the moment. Read more

The 23 February 2012 by Periscope
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Rumpole of the Opera

How an English television show hooked me on opera. The opening title-card of Rumpole of the Bailey, with Leo McKern (l.) and the Statue of Justice.© 1977... Read more

The 06 February 2012 by Superconductor
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Tragic Women and Sexy Ladies: Susan Graham at Carnegie Hall

The recital which Susan Graham brought to Carnegie Hall last night united a wide variety of moods and musical styles around famous female figures from... Read more

The 02 February 2012 by Singingscholar
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Review: A Midsummer’s Night Dream (Chicago Shakespeare)

A Midsummer’s Night Dream Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Gary Griffin at Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map) thru April 8 | tickets: $44-$75 |... Read more

The 16 February 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Emerald Cit...

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Written by Judith Viorst and Shelly Markham Directed by Ernie Nolan at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Read more

The 24 February 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
Review: Show Boat (Lyric Opera of Chicago)

Show Boat By Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II Conducted by John DeMain Directed by Francesca Zambello at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Read more

The 18 February 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Hit the Wall (The Inconvenience)

Hit the Wall Written by Ike Holter Directed by Eric Hoff at Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted (map) thru April 8 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more

The 20 February 2012 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Romantic Arias for Girls AND Boys . . .

Want to listen to some romantic arias, sip some wine, and slip into a private little heaven?In honor of Valentine’s day, I have two lovely arias for you:First,... Read more

The 14 February 2012 by Galegirl
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Metropolitan Opera Announces 2012-2013 Season

A slate of six new productions--and no Strauss. Your guide to the coming Metropolitan Opera season: Mr. Roboto.Image from the video for 'Mr. Roboto" by Styx, ... Read more

The 23 February 2012 by Superconductor
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