Review: In ‘Salome’ by Lyric Opera, devastating excess is the point

Original director David McVicar’s famous production of the Richard Strauss opera gets its bloody, eye-popping U.S. debut in ...
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What to know about the darkly twisted “Salome,” which is back at the Lyric Opera after two decades

Across history, the opera has run afoul of censors for its brutality and nudity. The current production at the Lyric Opera of ...

In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from ‘Carmen’

The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a ...

Standout performances enliven Palm Beach Opera's La bohème at Kravis Center

Palm Beach Opera's La bohème was straightforward but enlivened by strong performances such as Sydney Mancasola's Musetta and ...

Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts

The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may ...

Opera Orlando celebrates 10 years of revival after shutdown with major growth investments

After years of financial instability that shuttered previous opera companies in the region, Opera Orlando's leadership said ...

Opera is waging a battle to save itself in the modern world — and against self-inflicted wounds

Jonas Kaufmann will no longer sing at London’s Royal Opera House — because, of all things, the pay is too low. “I don’t know ...

Washington National Opera says it's leaving the Kennedy Center

The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it will move performances away from the Kennedy Center in another high-profile departure following President Trump's takeover of the U.S. capital's ...