Ballet and Opera On the Docks: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:42am on May 8, 2023☆⚑

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Ivo van Hove's Don Giovanni at the Metropolitan Opera? by Natan Zamansky

The new production of the Mozart opera opened May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:54pm on May 6, 2023☆⚑

Get a 1st Look at Ivo van Hove's New Don Giovanni at Metropolitan Opera by Natan Zamansky

The Tony-winning director's take on the Mozart opera opens at the NYC institution May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:18pm on May 4, 2023☆⚑

Gideon Glick and David Alvarez to star in Prime Video's Étoile by Natan Zamansky

The series, from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, has been given a two-season order.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:32pm on May 1, 2023☆⚑

Tiler Peck Joins MasterVoices' Iolanthe at Carnegie Hall by Natan Zamansky

The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta will perform May 3 at Carnegie Hall with Ted Sperling at the baton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:03pm on May 1, 2023☆⚑

Don Giovanni, Iolanthe, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:24am on May 1, 2023☆⚑

New Works by George Benjamin and Eska in Royal Opera House 2023-24 Season by Natan Zamansky

The season will also feature new productions of works by Handel, Vivaldi, Strauss, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:06pm on April 27, 2023☆⚑

Get a First Look at Marc Kudisch, Kyle Bielfield, and Naomi Louisa O'Connell in TRADE/Mary Motorhead at LA Opera by Natan Zamansky

The double bill of one-act operas by Emma O'Halloran opens April 27

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:06pm on April 27, 2023☆⚑

Parable of the Sower Opera, Deaf Broadway's Company, More, Part of Lincoln Center's 2023 Summer for the City by Natan Zamansky

The eight-week festival runs June 14-August 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:42pm on April 25, 2023☆⚑

Endgame, Horrible Histories, More, in BBC Proms 2023 Lineup by Natan Zamansky

The schedule has been announced for the annual music festival, running July 14-September 9 at London's Royal Albert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on April 24, 2023☆⚑

Metropolitan Opera Names Six Winners of 2023 Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition by Natan Zamansky

Selected from ten finalists, the winners are each awarded at $20,000 prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on April 24, 2023☆⚑

John Williams, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:06am on April 24, 2023☆⚑

World Premieres by Justin Peck, Tiler Peck, More, in New York City Ballet's 2023-24 Season by Natan Zamansky

The company's 75th anniversary season will showcase highlights from the company's history, and an exploration of the future of the company's repertory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:18pm on April 17, 2023☆⚑

Champion, Sir András Schiff, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:06am on April 17, 2023☆⚑

See Production Photos of Golijov's Fountain of Tears (Ainadamar) at Detroit Opera by Natan Zamansky

Featuring a libretto by David Henry Hwang, the work is expected to come to the Met in a future season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on April 14, 2023☆⚑

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Champion at the Met Opera?; Get a 1st Look at the New Opera by Natan Zamansky

The opera by Grammy-winning composer Terence Blanchard opened April 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:18pm on April 12, 2023☆⚑

Tony Nominees Lileana Blain-Cruz and Robert O'Hara to Make Met Opera Debuts in 2023-24 Season by Natan Zamansky

The Metropolitan Opera's 2023-2024 season will also include new works directed by Tony winners Ivo van Hove and Mary Zimmerman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59pm on February 22, 2023☆⚑

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Fedora at the Metropolitan Opera? by Natan Zamansky

The new production of Giordano's opera opened December 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47am on January 2, 2023☆⚑

Michelle Bradley to Replace Latonia Moore in Aida at The Met by Natan Zamansky

Moore has withdrawn from the production due to illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:12pm on December 6, 2022☆⚑

Reviews: What Did Critics Think Think of The Hours at The Metropolitan Opera, Starring Kelli O'Hara? by Natan Zamansky

The Kevin Puts opera, also starring Renée Fleming and Joyce DiDonato, opened its world premiere November 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06am on November 23, 2022☆⚑

Get a 1st Look at Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, and Joyce DiDonato in The Hours by Natan Zamansky

The opera by Kevin Puts premieres at the Metropolitan Opera November 22

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:42pm on November 21, 2022☆⚑

Many U.K. Arts Organizations, Including National Theatre, to Lose Public Funding by Natan Zamansky

Arts Council England recently unveiled an investment plan which includes cuts for many London-based companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:54pm on November 14, 2022☆⚑

The Must-Listen Podcasts for Opera and Classical Music Fans by Natan Zamansky

Whether you're a neophyte or a longtime fan, here are the radio shows and podcasts for you!

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:33pm on October 24, 2022☆⚑

Masks Will No Longer Be Required at The Met, Carnegie Hall, and More by Natan Zamansky

New York Philharmonic is also among the companies that will adopt a mask-option policy beginning later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:43pm on October 17, 2022☆⚑

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Medea at The Metropolitan Opera? by Natan Zamansky

The NYC institution kicked off its 2022-23 season with Cherubini's opera September 27, starring Sondra Radvanovsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:33am on September 29, 2022☆⚑