Opera Review: 'The World Turned Upside Down' at Wolf Trap Opera by Erin Ridge

Every summer, Wolf Trap Opera plays a vital role in expanding operatic exposure by programming a new or rarely performed work. This year included not one, but two rare works in a brilliant d…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 7:08pm on July 1, 2019☆⚑

Theatre Review: 'America; It's Complicated!' by The Second City at The Kennedy Center by Erin Ridge

  There was no shortage of laughs Thursday night at The Second City's show "America; It's Complicated!". Known for originating the concept of an on-going improvisation comedy troupe, The …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 3:00pm on June 23, 2019☆⚑

Opera Review: 'Sapho' by Washington Concert Opera at Lisner Auditorium by Erin Ridge

The Lisner Auditorium was packed to the brim Sunday night with opera-goers eager to hear the rare performance of Gounod's first opera "Sapho." Despite clearly being his first operatic attemp…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:18am on November 21, 2018☆⚑

Opera Review: 'Silent Night' by Washington National Opera at Kennedy Center by Erin Ridge

"War is not sustainable when you come to know your enemy as a person." This profound statement is the guiding truth behind Kevin Puts' and Mark Campbell's Pulitzer Prize winning opera, "Sile…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 9:04pm on November 14, 2018☆⚑

Opera Review: 'Elizabeth DeShong in Recital' by Vocal Arts DC at Terrace Theater by Erin Ridge

This past Friday, Vocal Arts DC kicked off their 2018-2019 season with mezzo-soprano, Elizabeth DeShong, and pianist, Mark Markham in recital at the Terrace Theater. Amid the myriad of class…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 3:03pm on October 2, 2018☆⚑

Interview: Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong in recital by Vocal Arts DC by Erin Ridge

Elizabeth DeShong is an American born mezzo-soprano with a voice described by The Guardian as "A contralto opulence with blazing top notes and some of the most staggering coloratura you will…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 4:03pm on September 26, 2018☆⚑

Opera Review: 'The Barber of Seville' by Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center by Erin Ridge

The Kennedy Center's Opera Theater was buzzing with anticipation Saturday evening for the opening night of Washington National Opera's revival of "The Barber of Seville." This opera buffa is…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 7:32pm on May 1, 2018☆⚑

Opera Review: 'Florida' by Urban Arias at Atlas Performing Arts Center by Erin Ridge

Saturday night marked the world premiere of new American opera "Florida," a darkly comedic drama that explores a young woman's coming of age and the stigma placed upon her sexuality by the c…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 7:47pm on April 10, 2018☆⚑

Theater Review: 'The Humans' at the Kennedy Center by Erin Ridge

  Thursday night at the Kennedy Center, theater-goers arrived, abuzz with anticipation to see Stephen Karam's award-winning play, "The Humans." A fairly new addition to the theater cata…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 8:10pm on January 15, 2018☆⚑

Opera Review: 'La straniera' by Washington Concert Opera at Lisner Auditorium by Erin Ridge

The room was buzzing with excitement Sunday night for Washington Concert Opera's 31st season opener "La straniera" or "The Foreign Woman." This fantastic work by Vincenzo Bellini, though muc…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:40am on November 21, 2017☆⚑

Opera Review: 'El Barbero de Sevilla' and 'Gloria y Peluca' by Teatro Lirico of DC at the Scottish Rite Center by Erin Ridge

  The Scottish Rite Center was abuzz with excitement Friday night for Teatro Lirico of DC's 5th season comedic double bill featuring "El Barbero de Sevilla" (The Barber of Seville) and …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 7:26am on October 29, 2017☆⚑

Opera Review: 'Shining Brow' by Urban Arias at Atlas Performing Arts Center by Erin Ridge

Urban Arias continues strong in their commitment to market opera's accessibility to the D.C. community through productions of short, contemporary operas. And their season opener "Shining Bro…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 6:45am on October 18, 2017☆⚑