“Carmen,” Georges Bizet’s 1875 opera, can be a good first opera for novices. It’s a gripping story about vivid characters; it’s longish but not taxingly — about 210 minutes with intermissions (call it ...

Stand-up comedian Jessica Kirson is caught off guard when a talented opera singer suddenly performs live, turning the show into an unexpected spectacle. Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy.

Following last month’s launch of MCP compatibility in Opera Neon, Opera is now bringing its browser connector feature to Opera One and Opera GX. Here’s what that means. A few weeks ago, Opera ...

MADISON (WKOW) — Madison Opera is preparing for its latest production, bringing a lighthearted and timeless romantic comedy to the stage this spring. General Director Catherine Smith says Così fan ...

BRUSSELS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Belgian baritone opera singer Jose van Dam, who sang with New York's Metropolitan Opera and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, died at 85, the Queen Elisabeth Music ...

One of the most esteemed singers of his era, he had a wide repertoire that included Mozart, Wagner and the title role in Messiaen’s epic “St. François d’Assise.” By Jonathan Kandell José van Dam, the ...

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is bringing Mozart’s comedic masterpiece "Così fan tutte" to the stage. Popular weight loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds Police identify suspect ...

CARBONDALE — A comedic short opera that showcases a maid’s determination to marry her elderly bachelor employer and become mistress of the household unfolds in two performances next month in Southern ...

“By construction, any automation will defeat the purpose of a live performance, which is the experience that the audience is paying for.” Every few years, you’ll hear a familiar refrain: “Opera is ...

VAN WERT — Auditions for Off Stage Productions’ spring comedy production of “Insane with Power” will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin ...