Mountain View, CA

Opera for Earth has announced its upcoming productions for the fall of 2024. First up is a Fundraising concert featuring Dominick Argento’s “Miss Havisham’s Wedding” and “Miss Manners on Music.” The showcase will take place at St. John’s in the Village. Performance Date:...

Opera for Earth Unveils Fall 2024 Slate

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for Verdi’s “La Traviata” on Sept. 6 and 9. The company said that Etienne Dupuis will sing the role of Germont replacing an ill Ludovic Tézier. Tézier took to social media and said, “Dear friends, I was on...

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

In total transparency, I was apprehensive about this one because I’ve always associated opera with being outdated and inaccessible. However, director David Douglas has completely changed my perspective. I was pleasantly surprised by the absolute delight and admiration I felt while watching the Scots Opera Project perform their award-winning...

Review: DIDO AND AENEAS, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Vashon, WA

Vashon Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Otello” on Sept. 20 and 22, 2024. The production, which will take place at the Vashon Center for the Arts, will star Errin Brooks in the title role alongside Jennifer Krikawa as Desdemona and Chad Armstrong as Iago. Other cast members include Brendan Tuohy, Soon Cho, Zachary Lenox, Nick Stevens, and Dan Gibbs.

Errin Brooks to Headline Vashon Opera’s ‘Otello’

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	If you’re a musical theater composer, Broadway might get you a Tony Award — but it won’t get you 50 voices singing onstage. For that kind of scale, Jeanine Tesori, the Tony-winning composer of “Kimberly Akimbo” and “Fun Home,” turns to opera: Her latest, “Grounded,” has an orchestra of 80 and a cast of 60.A Tight-Rope Walk to the Tony Awards: How 'Kimberly Akimbo' Creators Struck a Delicate Balance of Humor and Heartache




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	Based on the 2014 play that starred Anne Hathaway in a 2015 Off Broadway run, “Grounded” marks Tesori’s Metropolitan Opera debut in a production...

How a Tony-Winning Musical Theater Composer Makes Opera

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

French Véronique Gens has joined OWL Artist Management for General Management. The soprano is a well-known opera singer who is considered one of the finest interpreters of Mozart and the French repertory. Gens has performed with the world’s greatest houses including the Opéra National de Paris, The Royal Opera...

Véronique Gens Joins OWL Artist Management

Los Angeles, CA

On August 20, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour answered press questions about his new album ‘Luck & Strange.’ During the session, he talked about his upcoming tour and admitted that he has been testing himself to see if he can handle an entire show. “I actually yesterday tried...

David Gilmour Says He’s Testing Himself To Make It Through A Whole Show Before The Tour

Baritone Samuel Dale Johnson has joined the roster of IMG Artists for general management. Johnson will be represented by Artist Manager Callan Coughlan from the London office. This season, the Australian baritone will return to his native country to make debuts with Opera Australia and State Opera of South Australia. In addition, he will return to the Melbourne Symphony and will make his debut with the Kymi Sinfonietta in Finland.

Samuel Dale Johnson Joins IMG Artists

Saratoga Springs, NY

Labor Day weekend, a noteable bootleg and a weird ramble about women’s rights. What connection do these three things have? They’re all elements of the one and only time Frank Zappa performed at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), on Saturday, September 1, 1984. Zappa’s lone performance at SPAC...

Flashback: Frank Zappa’s Lone Performance at SPAC, September 1, 1984

Folk music, with its roots deeply entwined in tradition and storytelling, has given rise to some of the most enduring and beloved songs in musical history. From the haunting ballads of early American pioneers to the contemporary folk anthems that resonate with today’s audiences, folk music captures the essence of human experience and emotion. Its simplicity and authenticity have made it a genre capable of touching hearts across generations. In this article, we explore the Top 15 Best Folk Music Songs of All Time, celebrating tracks that have defined the genre and left an indelible mark on listeners worldwide. These songs are characterized by their lyrical depth, melodic charm, and cultural significance, representing the rich tapestry of folk traditions. From Bob Dylan’s revolutionary tunes to the timeless ballads of Joan Baez and the evocative narratives of Woody Guthrie, this list showcases the diverse voices and stories that have shaped folk music. Join us as we delve into these iconic tracks, each offering a unique window into the soul of folk music and its unparalleled ability to connect with people on a profoundly personal level.

15 Best Folk Music Songs of All Time

New York City, NY

The Richard Tucker Foundation has announced its 2024 gala, scheduled for Oct. 27, 2024. This year’s event will feature the talents of Xabier Anduaga and Michael Spyres, who are presented as a special guest. He is joined by past winners including Jamie Barton (Richard Tucker Award 2015), Stephanie Blythe (1999 Richard Tucker Award), J’Nai Bridges (2016 Richard Tucker Career Grant and 2012 Sarah Tucker Study Grant), Stephen Costello (2009 Richard Tucker Award), Michael Fabiano (2014 Richard Tucker Award), Ryan Speedo Green (2014 Richard Tucker Career Grant and 2011 Sarah Tucker Study Grant), Quinn Kelsey (2006 Richard Tucker Career Grant and 2004 Sara Tucker Stuch Grant), and Rachel Willis-Sørensen (2014 Richard Tucker Career Grant and 2010 Sara Tucker Study Grant).

Xabier Anduaga, Michael Spyres, Jamie Barton, J’Nai Bridges, Rachel Willis-Sørensen Headline 2024 Richard Tucker Gala

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Musicals have plenty of beloved love songs, and there are some choice lyrics that stand out among the rest.

32 Romantic Lyrics From Musicals

The Phantom of the Opera's Sarah Brightman heads the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, which began performances at the Sydney Opera House August 28 following a spring engagement at Melbourne's Princess Theatre. Coinciding with the Sydney arrival, the revival has released a video of its leading lady performing a portion of "As If We Never Said Goodbye." Watch Brightman's performance above; read the reviews for the Melbourne engagement by clicking here.

Video: Watch Sarah Brightman Sing 'As If We Never Say Goodbye' in Australia's

San Jose, CA

Opera San José is set to present free entertainment for art lovers participating in the Downtown San Jose SoFA District’s evening art walk, South First Friday, on Sept. 6. The opera company will open the doors of the California Theatre for an evening filled with music, a sneak peek of the upcoming production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” and magic for operagoers of all ages.

Opera San José to Participate in South First Friday

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Sarah Hanahan is a young alto saxophonist who has always been sure of her connection to the instrument. “I remember playing it for the first time,” she says. “I never squeaked and squawked on it. I always had a sound; I always had a tone. I was a kid, but I found it right away.”

Sarah Hanahan: A rising star on the alto saxophone

Lollapalooza has announced the lineup for its 2025 South American editions, happening in Chile (Parque Bicentenario de Cerrillos on March 21, 22, and 23), Argentina (Buenos Aires’ Hipódromo de San Isidro on March 21, 22, and 23), and Brasil (São Paulo’s Autódromo de Interlagos on March 28, 29, and 30). Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, and Tool are among the headliners, and the fests will be Olivia and Tool’s debut South American performances.

Lollapalooza South America 2025 lineups (Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, Tool, Alanis Morissette, more)

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Swedish Opera på Skäret to Present Puccini Classic in 2025

Swedish Opera på Skäret is set to present “Turandot” in the summer of 2025. Hot off its production of “Norma” in 2024, the company revealed that...

Swedish Opera på Skäret to Present Puccini Classic in 2025

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