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Opera Interview: ANTHONY LEÒN (Now Appearing in LA Opera’s “Don Giovanni”)
Anthony Leòn, a 27-year-old tenor of American-Cuban and Columbian descent, hails from Riverside, California. His journey into the world of opera is nothing short of remarkable, marked by a childhood infused with musical influences. Leòn’s early connection with music blossomed when, at the tender age of two, he memorized Luciano Pavarotti’s iconic aria “La Donna…
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Extras: MAIN REASONS WHY ARTS INTEGRATION IS IMPORTANT IN SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
Studying art in school and college has always been considered an extracurricular activity. That was because art education in college was supposed to be a luxury, and more focus was given to preparing students for standardized tests. But, with time, more information has been circulating on how art has helped students create well-rounded, well-prepared readers…
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Chicago Opera Review: THE FLYING DUTCHMAN (Lyric Opera)
HAUNTED DUTCHMAN HERALDS HALLOWEEN SEASON A bold choice with which to open the opera and Halloween seasons, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman hits all the right notes and sets a spooky tone. From the composer’s magnificent and moody overture to the opera’s mythological subject (inspired by the Wandering Jew of legend), this Lyric production packs a…
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Recommended Jazz Music: BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB AND THEATER (October, 2023)
WHERE THE RHYTHM SWOOPS AND SWIRLS, THIS IS THE JAZZ CORNER OF THE WORLD There is so much excitement this month at Birdland Jazz Club on 44th near Times Square — it’s becoming even more of a hotspot than it used to be. Now when I attend, shows are PACKED. This sophisticated, intimate club hosts…
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Concert Review: JAMIE CULLUM (Disney Hall)
JAMIE CULLUM’S TWENTYSOMETHING ALBUM AND DISNEY HALL BOTH TURN TWENTY: WHAT A PARTY Singer-pianist Jamie Cullum made a rare Los Angeles appearance for a recent concert at Disney Hall. Born and raised in England in 1979, he recorded his first album in 1999 and had great success with 2002’s Pointless Nostalgic and particularly 2003’s Twentysomething….
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Museum Exhibits Recommendation: ‘HERSTORY’ JUDY CHICAGO; ‘NOTHING NEW’ PUPPIES PUPPIES; ‘ECOROVE’ (The New Museum, NYC)
HERSTORY JUDY CHICAGOOctober 12, 2023–January 14, 2024 | Floors 2, 3, 4, 7 “Herstory” spans Judy Chicago’s sixty-year career to encompass the full breadth of the artist’s contributions across painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, textiles, photography, stained glass, needlework, and printmaking. Eschewing the boundaries of a traditional museum survey, “Herstory” will place Chicago’s work in dialogue with…
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Extras: MASTERING THE ART OF CRITIQUING: EVALUATING A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
In the theatre something magical happens; your imagination comes alive, and your heart beats with excitement. The stories unfold before your eyes. As an audience member, you can be fully immersed in the performance and contribute feedback to enhance its overall quality. To effectively analyze a play, it requires a blend of appreciation, technical understanding,…
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Highly Recommended Dance: TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK AND FRIENDS (Tour)
YOU’LL DIG THIS SHOW A BUSHEL AND A PECK The California native and phenom Tiler  Peck is the toast of New York City, a prima ballerina for New York City Ballet, and now a producer and director and choreographer and teacher. Time Spell choreographed by Michelle Dorrance, Jillian Meyers, and Tiler Peck (Luis Luque, Luque Photography)…
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Recommended Album: DEATH NOTE, THE MUSICAL (West End Cast Recording on Ghostlight Records)
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release the London Concept Album of Death Note, The Musical following performances at London’s Palladium and Lyric theatres. The date for the 17-track album will be announced soon at Ghostlight. With score by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Bonnie & Clyde), lyrics by Jack Murphy, book by Ivan Menchell, and orchestrations and arrangements by Jason Howland, the forthcoming…
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Highly Recommended Theater: ROMEO & JULIET (The Curtain in Jersey City)
The Curtain — Jersey City’s premier classical theatre — has opened their Jazz Age adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo & Juliet, directed and adapted by producing artistic director Sean Hagerty. Leading the cast are Italian actress and Venice Film Festival Pasinetti Award winner Anita Pomario (The Macaluso Sisters) in her American stage debut as ‘Juliet’; and Aria…
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Theater Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (Chance Theatre)
AN AMAZING INCIDENT Meet Christopher Francis Boone, a wannabe bloodhound who has significant social, behavioral and communication challenges; we assume the unnamed disorder is on the autism spectrum, but this magnificent play isn’t about his mental challenges, nor is Christopher’s neurodivergent condition even mentioned. The British teen ’” the unlikely hero of Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel…
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Broadway Review: PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A NON-CONFEDERATE ROMP THROUGH THE COTTON PATCH (The Music Box Theatre)
A VICTORY LAUGH Purlie Victorious, written by the late Ossie Davis, is a brilliant, funny, moving play that premiered on Broadway in 1961, with Mr. Davis in the title role. The initial production was a hit that ran for 261 performances before touring nationally (the 1970 musicalized version, Purlie, largely utilizing Davis’s play, ran for…
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Theater Review: EVITA (Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C.)
A MYTH, A MESS, AND A MISS For all the hoopla that is Evita, save for the beautifully haunting ballad “Don’t Cry for me Argentina,” Shakespeare Theatre’s version, directed by Sammi Cannold, was a painful two hours of screeching and unintelligible lyrics. You want to cry for Evita, but may end up crying for the…
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Recommended Theater: NOLLYWOOD DREAMS (San Francisco Playhouse)
San Francisco Playhouse has begun its 2023-24 Season with the West Coast Premiere of the romantic comedy Nollywood Dreams, directed by Bay Area theatre veteran Margo Hall. Written by Ghanaian-American writer/performer Jocelyn Bioh (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding now playing on Broadway, School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play and the book of the musical Goddess), this hilarious play with…
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Recommended Theater: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Summoners Ensemble Theatre at the Merchant’s House)
WHAT? THE DICKENS! Nothing can keep a good Carol down. Beginning November 28, 2023, Summoners Ensemble Theatre’s A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s house will indeed return for its 11th season. But like a ghost that visits magically in the night, these ghosts will attend you in person. In what year more than 2023 do…
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Album Recommendation: THE DEEPEST BREATH (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Nainita Desai)
Lakeshore Records has released The Deepest Breath’”Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally with an original score by Emmy-winning composer Nainita Desai (The Reason I Jump). Desai captures the beauty, thrill and danger of the sport with music that weaves strings, keys and vocalizations into an enthralling mix. The film is streaming now on Netflix. Purchase or…
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Opera Interview: GUANQUN YU, SOPRANO (Now Appearing in LA Opera’s Don Giovanni)
Renowned Chinese soprano Guanqun Yu has firmly established herself as a frequent guest performer on the grand stages of opera houses across Europe and America. Her remarkable journey from studying the accordion and aspiring to become a music teacher in her homeland of China to gracing the world’s most prestigious opera venues is nothing short of…
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Recommended Album: THE CREATOR (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Hans Zimmer)
Hollywood Records has released The Creator (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) with music by Hans Zimmer. The 12-track album is available now on digital platforms SPOTIFY & APPLE MUSIC. Gemma Chan as Maya in 20th Century Studios’ THE CREATOR. Photo by Oren Soffer. The Creator, from 20th Century Studios, New Regency, and Entertainment One, is an…
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Recommended Virtual: XXPONYBOYDEREKXX (OnlyFans; Executive Producer John Cameron Mitchell)
AN INCENDIARY COMING-OF-AGE STORY FOR A PORNIFIED WORLD Beginning today, Monday October 2, executive producer John Cameron Mitchell and producer Arterial Projects present xXPonyBoyDerekXx, a boundary-breaking digital play fusing theater, film, and mixed digital media into an epic multi-week online event that will unfold across the internet. Written by Gage Tarlton and co-directed by Mr. Tarlton and Carlos…
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Extras: TIPS ON CHASING BIG WINS IN ONLINE BINGO JACKPOTS
In the world of online gaming, bingo has emerged as a timeless favourite, attracting players with its blend of luck and skill. While the thrill of the game itself is undeniable, the prospect of winning big in Sun Bingo online bingo jackpots adds an extra layer of excitement. If you’re looking to enhance your chances…
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