In 1949, choreographer Jerome Robbins phoned Leonard Bernstein with an idea for updating “Romeo and Juliet” into a contemporary Broadway musical. Robbins didn’t know what it would be, but he knew what ...

Wichita Grand Opera will perform “West Side Story” on Nov. 1 and 2 at Century II. JJ Hudson wishes there was a term that would best describe Wichita Grand Opera’s performances of “West Side Story” ...

"West Side Story" is a tale that is operatic, through and through, thanks in part to its poignant "Romeo & Juliet" origins, the incredible songs and staging, and a love story at its center that is ...

Flawless choreography, flattering costuming, dynamic set pieces and enchanting orchestration made the opening night of LA Opera’s production of “West Side Story” well worth the standing ovation it ...

“The Phantom of the Opera,” an intriguing story of a mysterious masked man haunting the Paris Opera House, has been a beloved musical for decades. The show has dazzled millions of people with its ...

After more than four decades leading some of the world’s greatest musicians, there’s not much left on the career bucket list for maestro James Conlon. But this week, the LA Opera music director of ...

The Handmaid’s Tale,” opera, Pelee Island and her overall life and career are some of the topics celebrated author Margaret ...

1 Post Kennedy Center Split, Washington National Opera Sets Stephen Schwartz Hosted WEST SIDE STORY Gala & More 2 Washington National Opera Negotiates Kennedy Center Exit & Endowment Ownership ...

Opera’s Vanishing Voices” Challenges Perceptions of Cost and Access While Rallying Global Audiences to Celebrate a ...

Forget the massive orchestra and towering balconies of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. When Northampton’s PanOpera brings “Cinderella” to 33 Hawley this month, they will be inviting the audience into ...