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• Review: Doubt (AstonRep Theatre)

  

  While the opening night performance had its share of muddled lines, that barely distracted from the engrossing story and characters. The only certainty is that... Read more

  The 10 April 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• At last--The Phantom of the Opera in Manila, Aug. 25-Oct. 14, at the CCP

  

  The world’s most successful musical, and the longest-running show on Broadway, “The Phantom of the Opera,” will be staged in Manila for a strictly limited seaso... Read more

  The 02 April 2012 by   Gibbs22manila
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• Manon: L'homme Est Très Observateur

  

  Manon and the male gazePhoto (c) Ken Howard/Met OperaMassenet's Manon, an opera about sex, scandal, and social status--oh, and true love--revolves around the... Read more

  The 02 April 2012 by   Singingscholar
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• Opera Announcement: Winter is Coming

  

  George R. R. Martin's fantasy series to be staged as opera. The Iron Throne of Westeros is coming to the Metropolitan Opera. Image © 2011 HBO Films. by... Read more

  The 01 April 2012 by   Superconductor
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• ENO Makes BIG Splash with Mini Comp

  

  If writing for opera sounds like something you’ve always wanted to try, but you never dreamed you’d have a chance to try it, you need to know about English... Read more

  The 29 March 2012 by   Galegirl
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• Review: Absolute Hell (The Gift Theatre)

  

  It’s a rare treat to see a true ensemble piece with strong character development and intelligent dialogue, and rarer to see one as superb as *Absolute Hell*. Th... Read more

  The 28 March 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Opera Review: Déjà Vu All Over Again

  

  The Met's new production of Manon is all too familiar. by Paul Pelkonen "Chéri, which opera are we in?" Anna Netrebko vamps in Act III of Manon.Photo by... Read more

  The 27 March 2012 by   Superconductor
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• Singer Sunday: a Baritone Hits the Books

  

  Editor’s Note: What makes a classically trained performer go the academic route? Baritone W.A. “Andy” Stuckey talks about the challenges involved in taking his... Read more

  The 25 March 2012 by   Galegirl
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• Opera Review: Goodbye to Romance

  

  New York City Opera mounts Così fan tutte. by Paul Pelkonen A row to nowhere: the cast of the City Opera's Così fan tutte. L.-R.: Jennifer Holloway, Philip... Read more

  The 23 March 2012 by   Superconductor
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• Festival Preview: American Mavericks

  

  The modern music festival comes to Carnegie Hall. Redshirts: Michael Tilson Thomas (left) with composer Lou Harrison.Photo © San Francisco Symphony... Read more

  The 22 March 2012 by   Superconductor
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