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- Jeremy Sams' Opera the Enchanted Island is a Delightful Movie!I wasn't expecting much when I went to see The Enchanted Island at my local movie theater-- partly because the opera was called a "pastiche," and I didn't like that word. Also, the music was Baroque--not usually my favorite. But I was surprised!
- Dominican Actor Andy Perez Highlights in a New Juvenile Soap Opera Airing on TelemundoAndy Perez highlights in the soap opera 'Relaciones Peligrosas' (Dangerous Relationships) with the role of Cassius coming soon on Telemundo.
- My First Trip to the OperaA poem about my first visit to the opera and how it affected me. I loved it!
- From Hedwig to the Time Warp -- 5 Essential Rock Opera SongsTaking rock to new heights, these songs work well on their own, and as part of a larger story.
- Many Well-Known Stars Got Their Break on Soap Operas, like ‘One Life to Live’ABC thinks there is no need for soaps. Yet, many film and television stars got their first break on soaps. Would these stars be the household names we love and admire today, if it hadn’t been for these soaps?
- Aretha Franklin Looking for the Next Opera VoiceDetroit native Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," is looking for musical talent, but not in her genre, nor rhythm and blues, nor any other pop music style. Franklin is looking for up-and-coming opera talent, which she will sign under her Aretha Records
- Youthful Cast Enlivens Mozart -- Michigan Opera Theater RevewA young cast gave an exuberant performance of Mozart's Le Nozze Di Figaro at the Detroit Opera House on November 12.
- November 4: Robert Englund's 'Phantom of the Opera' Hits Theaters 22 Years AgoWhen 1989’s 'The Phantom of the Opera: The Motion Picture' came out on this day 22 years ago, it should have come with the tag line 'This Isn’t Your Parents’ ‘Phantom!’' Maybe that would have led more of the right people to see the film.
- Blu-ray Version of 1925 'The Phantom of the Opera' Offers First Look at Film in Hi-DefYou’d be hard-pressed to find any horror fan or expert in the genre who would disagree with the statement that the 1925 version of 'The Phantom of the Opera' starring Lon Chaney was the first big-production horror film.
- The Operas of Giacomo PucciniGiacomo Puccini (1858-1924) wrote 10 operas over the course of his lifetime. Today he is regarded as one of the most beloved opera composers, and several of his operas are repeatedly among the most performed worldwide.
- Jerome Kern and the Fusion of Opera with Popular American CultureThis article is an analysis of stereotypes, character behavior, and musical roles in Jerome Kern's 1927 musical "Show Boat" and they specifically relate to the fusion of the dramatic opera tradition with popular American culture.
YouTube Player Widget for Opera Web BrowserWith the YouTube Player widget for the Opera web browser, you get full YouTube viewing in a player that can even be used as a standalone application.
Movie Stars You'll Never Believe Once Appeared on a Soap OperaAchieving soap opera stardom used to be the kiss of death for serious actors. Even some very serious actors paid their New York dues with an appearance on daytime dramas. Not to mention some very unserious actors.
The Real Vampires in History: Erzsébet the Opera About Elizabeth BáthoryDennis Báthory-Kitsz is the composer behind this magnificent project. The opera is based in Elizabeth Bathory, a controversial serial killer and noble woman in Hungary. She is also known as the blood Countess- The Rise and Fall of the Soap OperaThere is an important lesson to be learned by the demise of the soap opera.
Donizetti's Anna Bolena Opens 2011-2012 Season of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HDOn October 15, 2011, the first opera in the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD season, Donizetti's Anna Bolena, will be screened at movie theaters throughout the world. Check your local listings!- The Paris MysteryMy take on the Phantom of the Opera, with a few changes to the original story. *The book by Leroux is not copyrighted in the United States.
Soap Opera Characters Returning to General HospitalABC has announced that several soap opera characters returning to General Hospital in the next few weeks.
Temple Newsam Park: Opera in the Park 2011Leeds City Council joined forces with Magic 828 and the Yorkshire Post to bring us a spectacular evening of classic entertainment.- Soap Opera Characters Returning to All My ChildrenBetween now and September, ABC plans to have several favorite soap opera characters returning to All My Children.
- Soap Opera Obsessed!If you love soap operas here is the article for you.
- There's a Lack of Excitement at the Michigan Opera Theater--A Fan's PerspectiveDminished funding has cut into MOT's ability to put on productions of major works other than a few pop pieces each season.
Good News for Fans of All My Children and One Life to LiveLicensing rights to All My Children and One Life to Live purchased by media production company- Squonk Opera Results and Predictions for America's Got Talent 2011Squonk Opera is a performance music group that has done shows throughout the country. The group is weird but very unique and talented. They have made the Top 48 (the public voting round) for the 6th season of America's Got Talent.
- Top 10 Reasons Why Soap Operas Are CanceledOne author's opinion on why soap operas are canceled
- The Soap Opera BucketlistThe top 22 things to do on a soap opera before (and if) the genre "dies".
Opera, Ballet & Shakespeare Schedule Announced for Oakland's Grand Lake TheaterJune's opera and ballet schedule at Oakland's Grand Lake Theater features: Swan Lake, Maria Stuarda, Macbeth starring Simon Keenlyside and Simon Boccanegra starring tenor Pl¡cido Domingo '" each Sunday screening in HD and Surround Sound
Carmen at San Diego Opera (14 May 2011)Review of opening night performance of Bizet's Carmen at San Diego Opera on May 14th 2011. Nino Surguladze (Carmen), Richard Leech (Jose), Wayne Tigge (Escamillo).
Richard Strauss's Capriccio Live in HD is Not Very LivelyThe opera Capriccio by Richard Strauss and starring Renee Fleming, "the people's diva," is a boring opera without pretty arias or much of a plot.
ABC Soap Opera Cancellation: How to Save a Canceled TV ShowWith the recent ABC soap opera cancellation announcement, no show is safe from the axe. This has struck fear in the hearts of everyone with a favorite TV program. Many people are wondering how to fight back when a beloved show has been canceled.- Are 'Real Housewives,' 'Jersey Shore' The Soap Opera of the Future?With the demise of the ABC soap opera, are "reality" shows like MTV's "Jersey Shore" and Bravo's "Real Housewives" slated to be the new soap?
- Will "General Hospital" Be Next?After ABC canceled "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" fans want to know what will become of "General Hospital."
- Confessions of a Soap Opera JunkieI've kept my addiction a secret for thirty eight years. Now, with the cancellation of my favorite soap opera I come out of the closet. Learn how I got hooked.
- Why Soap Operas Are Dying - How Snooki Killed Erica Kane"All My Children" has flown the nest and "One Life to Live" has no life left. What is killing off daytime TV soap operas? If you were playing "Clue," you might guess that the murderer was a "Real Housewife" in the accounting office with a script.
- All My Children and One Life to Live Cancelled! ABC Axes Two Daytime Soap OperasIn a surprise move ABC cancelled All My Children AND One Life to Live, two of its remaining three daytime soap operas.
Stars Who Got Their Big Breaks on Soap OperasGiven what Ripa said about her experience on "All My Children", it's likely other celebs are feeling the same way since they too got their big break on ABC and/or CBS.
Suds of Tears for Many as ABC-TV Cancels Soap OperasTV and P&G's soap opera success heads down the drain as the list of soaps die away. Read what is happening and why.- ABC Soap Operas "All My Children" And "One Life to Live" CancelledABC announces cancellation of "All my Children" and "One Life to Live." This comes as a shock to fans who have been watching since they first aired in 1968 and 1970. The reason given, women are not homemakers like years ago.
- Daytime TV Soap Opera Cancellation: ABC Canceled All My Children and One Life to LiveFans of the ABC Soap Operas received an unexpected blow today - both All My Children and One Life to Live were cancelled.
"Turandot" And Other Unfinished OperasSometimes great works of art are left unfinished. This was the case with several of the world's most popular operas.
