Michigan Opera Theatre
Rebirth in Action: How Renowned Opera Futurist Yuval Sharon Is Transforming the Art Form for Detroit Audiences
If, as Detroit Opera artistic director Yuval Sharon writes, “rebirth is opera’s true power,” then he embodies that potential, continually reshaping the art form [...]Read more about Rebirth in Action: How Renowned Opera Futurist Yuval Sharon Is Transforming the Art Form for Detroit Audiences
Obituary: Evelyn Josephine Fisher, M.D.
April 4, 1941 – Dec. 29, 2020 Evelyn Josephine Fisher was a native Detroiter born to parents Josephine and Otto Fisher and raised in Detroit's Indian Village [...]Read more about Obituary: Evelyn Josephine Fisher, M.D.
Yuval Sharon is MOT's New Artistic Director, Pledges to Make it 'Most Progressive Opera Company' in US
While the operatic stage has been responsible for sharing some of the world's most famous stories, it's still regarded by many to be an artistic medium that is [...]Read more about Yuval Sharon is MOT's New Artistic Director, Pledges to Make it 'Most Progressive Opera Company' in US
Michigan Opera Theatre Reconfigures Seating, Gears Up to Host Live Shows
As novel coronavirus pandemic restrictions are becoming something of a new normal around the state, venues like Michigan Opera Theatre are having to make do [...]Read more about Michigan Opera Theatre Reconfigures Seating, Gears Up to Host Live Shows
Beyond the Shore' and Back Again
The Joffrey Ballet is coming to Detroit and with it, the world-renowned ballet studio is bringing a packed weekend of three performances: "Beyond the Shore," [...]Read more about Beyond the Shore' and Back Again
Tenor Michael Fabiano Talks Confidence in Performance, Pushing Boundaries and Being LGBTQ in Opera
Michael Fabiano's approach to his opera career has served him well. Described by The Independent as "out of this world" and The New York Times as "one of the [...]Read more about Tenor Michael Fabiano Talks Confidence in Performance, Pushing Boundaries and Being LGBTQ in Opera
Ricky Ian Gordon's 'The Grapes of Wrath' at MOT for Four May Performances
DETROIT — Based on the classic novel by John Steinbeck, The Michigan Opera Theatre will present Ricky Ian Gordon's opera, "The Grapes of Wrath" May 11 through [...]Read more about Ricky Ian Gordon's 'The Grapes of Wrath' at MOT for Four May Performances
Love Lost and Inspiration Gained
It's the stuff of nightmares, learning that a loved one has died long before their time. For Orpheus, his beloved Euridice died because of a snake bite, but [...]Read more about Love Lost and Inspiration Gained
Arbor Opera Theater Names Austin Stewart as Artistic Director
Arbor Opera Theater has announced the appointment of Austin Stewart as Artistic Director. The first under the artistic leadership of Stewart, AOT's upcoming [...]Read more about Arbor Opera Theater Names Austin Stewart as Artistic Director
Michigan Five to perform at Berman Stage
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. – The Michigan Five, featuring some of the most outstanding and creative dance talent from colleges and universities throughout the [...]Read more about Michigan Five to perform at Berman Stage
Q&A With '27' Soprano Monica Dewey
A night out in Paris is never a mistake. And in the early 1900s, a trip down its cobble-stoned streets to the salon at 27 rue de Fleurus was an excellent [...]Read more about Q&A With '27' Soprano Monica Dewey
Curtain Calls ONLINE
Breaking Theater News: 'Cyrano' by David DiChiera to premiere Oct. 13 at Detroit Opera House DETROIT — Michigan Opera Theatre will present "Cyrano," a world [...]Read more about Curtain Calls ONLINE
Curtain Calls XTRA
By John Quinn Review: 'Margaret Garner' A night at the opera: A triumph for MOT Detroit witnessed a bit of theatrical history this past Saturday as Michigan [...]Read more about Curtain Calls XTRA
Curtain Calls
Review: 'Byrd's Boy' Platitudes on ice: Lost souls seek answers at the Detroit Rep It was an interesting question playwright Bruce J. Robinson once asked [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
A night or two at the opera for LGBTs
By Sharon Gittleman DETROIT – Imagine the hush in the audience as the red velvet curtain rises above the stage, revealing elegantly attired men and women [...]Read more about A night or two at the opera for LGBTs
Big Three proponents of diversity
Dear BTL, I am commenting on your cover story about the Big Three's donation to Affirmations. Their contribution joins their decades-long list of [...]Read more about Big Three proponents of diversity
Voice of Detroit
BY EMELL DERRA ADOLPHUS BTL Photo: Alex Godin You won't hear Michael Perkins on-air at WDET, but his work developing local partnerships for the nonprofit radio [...]Read more about Voice of Detroit
Michigan Opera Theatre Pays Tribute to David DiChiera
It is with heavy hearts that the Michigan Opera Theatre shared the news that their beloved founder and artistic director David DiChiera has been diagnosed with [...]Read more about Michigan Opera Theatre Pays Tribute to David DiChiera
Review: MOT's 'Girl of the Golden West' is Gold Indeed
BY Patrice Nolan DETROIT – Michigan Opera Theatre has staged many favorites by Giacomo Puccini, but this spring season brings us a first – The Girl of the [...]Read more about Review: MOT's 'Girl of the Golden West' is Gold Indeed
Michigan Opera Theatre Concludes 2015-16 Season with Surplus, Milestones
David DiChiera will assume the position of artistic director emeritus at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season in celebration of his legacy. DETROIT — Michigan [...]Read more about Michigan Opera Theatre Concludes 2015-16 Season with Surplus, Milestones
Wilde Awards Honor Best Productions, Performances of 2015-16 Professional Theater Season
Planet Ant Theatre's original comedy "Antenna" was honored with three 2016 Wilde Awards, including a Best Performance nod to Lauren Bickers (center). Photo: [...]Read more about Wilde Awards Honor Best Productions, Performances of 2015-16 Professional Theater Season
Popular Nightnotes series to feature two renowned musicians
BIRMINGHAM – The popular Nightnotes concert series presented by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings will feature cellist Debra Fayroian and pianist Maria [...]Read more about Popular Nightnotes series to feature two renowned musicians
Michigan Opera Theatre begins season with 'A Masked Ball'
DETROIT – The Michigan Opera Theatre opens its 2003-04 Season of Love with the company premiere of Giuseppe Verdi's dramatic tale of fatal love, "A Masked [...]Read more about Michigan Opera Theatre begins season with 'A Masked Ball'
Review: MOT's "The Passenger" May Be Best The Company Has Ever Produced
By David Kiley "The Passenger" runs through Nov. 22. Ticket prices range from $29-149. The Michigan Opera Theatre/Detroit Opera House is located at 1526 [...]Read more about Review: MOT's "The Passenger" May Be Best The Company Has Ever Produced
The Stars Align At Wilde Awards
WEST BLOOMFIELD – Theater professionals from across Michigan gathered Aug. 31 for The 2015 Wilde Awards ceremony at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts. [...]Read more about The Stars Align At Wilde Awards
Eisenhower Dance Announces New Season, Celebrates 25 Years
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Eisenhower Dance, Metro Detroit's premier contemporary dance company, is celebrating 25 years of dance. Founded by choreographer and [...]Read more about Eisenhower Dance Announces New Season, Celebrates 25 Years
GM Foundation cuts $50,000 grant to Affirmations
by Jessica Carreras Recent cuts in funding from General Motors that hit hard on the Michigan Opera Theatre and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra are also [...]Read more about GM Foundation cuts $50,000 grant to Affirmations
Between Bass And Treble: An Alto Story
BY AJ TRAGER Celeste McClellan-Zmich (L) and Barbara Zmich-McClellan (R) pose for a photo for BTL in their Ypsilanti home. Their Minature Schnauzer Tuko, while [...]Read more about Between Bass And Treble: An Alto Story
Una bella notte at MOT
By Amy J. Parrent Inna Los stars in Michigan Opera Theatre's "Madame Butterfly." Photo: John Grigaitis In the Michigan Opera Theatre program handed out at [...]Read more about Una bella notte at MOT
All In The Dysfunctional Family
By John Quinn Jennifer Check (Chrysothemis), Christine Goerke (Elektra) in Michigan Opera Theatre's "Elektra." Photo: John Grigaitis 'Tis the season for houses [...]Read more about All In The Dysfunctional Family
It's Curtain Time For Theaters & Theatergoers Alike
Krisha Marcano (Florence Ballard), Allison Semmes (Diana Ross) and Trisha Jeffrey (Mary Wilson) in "Motown The Musical," coming to Detroit's Fisher Theatre [...]Read more about It's Curtain Time For Theaters & Theatergoers Alike
A Story For The Ages: Yet Again, Love Conquers All
By John Quinn "Turandot" closes Michigan Opera Theatre's 43rd season. Photo: John Grigaitis "Turandot" is an Italian opera based on a Persian folk tale set in [...]Read more about A Story For The Ages: Yet Again, Love Conquers All
Michigan Premiere Is Quite 'A View' At MOT
By John Quinn Michigan Opera Theatre presents the Michigan premiere of "A View from the Bridge" through April 13. Photo: John Grigaitis There are reliable [...]Read more about Michigan Premiere Is Quite 'A View' At MOT
MOT Appoints CEO: Will Two Heads Be Better Than One?
By Michael H. Margolin In a highly anticipated announcement on Thursday, Dec. 5, Michigan Opera Theatre introduced Wayne S. Brown to Detroit. Beginning in [...]Read more about MOT Appoints CEO: Will Two Heads Be Better Than One?
A 'Traviata' To Cherish
By Michael H. Margolin The second outing for Michigan Opera Theatre in this, the 43rd season, is the sublime "La Traviata" of Giuseppe Verdi. Pronounce "La [...]Read more about A 'Traviata' To Cherish
Early Wagner Opera Opens MOT's 43rd Season
By Michael H. Margolin Richard Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman" is a problem opera with its stillborn plot and its slow first act. Still, it has ardent [...]Read more about Early Wagner Opera Opens MOT's 43rd Season
The 2013 Wilde Award Nominations
Professional theaters from across Michigan will share the spotlight Aug. 19 when The 2013 Wilde Awards are presented at The Berman Center for the Performing [...]Read more about The 2013 Wilde Award Nominations
Aida' Trumps An Already-Great Season At MOT
By Michael H. Margolin "Julius Caesar" brought brilliant singing to MOT's first Baroque opera production; "Fidelio's" musicianship and the great Christine [...]Read more about Aida' Trumps An Already-Great Season At MOT
Great Goerke! Fabulous 'Fidelio' At MOT
By Michael H. Margolin For its first-ever production of Beethoven's only opera, "Fidelio," Michigan Opera Theatre caught the wave and brought one of the best [...]Read more about Great Goerke! Fabulous 'Fidelio' At MOT
Roll Out The Superlatives: 'Caesar' Is In Town
By Michael H. Margolin Sitting down to report on Michigan Opera Theatre's production of "Giulio Cesar in Egitto" (though given the shortened, Shakespearean [...]Read more about Roll Out The Superlatives: 'Caesar' Is In Town
Singing Out Loud
By Michael H. Margolin DETROIT – It began with castration: In the 17th and 18th centuries, young boys with exceptional voices were castrated so when they hit [...]Read more about Singing Out Loud
The 2012 Wilde Awards: Another Season of Excellence Honored
By Carolyn Hayes Changes took front and center at last night's 11th annual Wilde Awards, EncoreMichigan.com's celebration of the best of Michigan professional [...]Read more about The 2012 Wilde Awards: Another Season of Excellence Honored
2012 Wilde Awards Nominations
Best Musical or Opera Chicago the Musical, Mason Street Warehouse; Kurt Stamm, director From My Hometown, Meadow Brook Theatre; Travis W. Walter, director I [...]Read more about 2012 Wilde Awards Nominations
The tears of a clown at MOT
By Michael H. Margolin In 1904, Enrico Caruso's recording of "Vesti la giubba," the aria from the conclusion of Act One of Ruggero Leoncavallo's 1892 opera " [...]Read more about The tears of a clown at MOT
MOT dives deep and comes up with pearls
By Michael H. Margolin In 2004, Bizet's exotic masterpiece "The Pearl Fishers" came to MOT dressed to kill with sets to match and a starry cast. This time out [...]Read more about MOT dives deep and comes up with pearls
Opera singer finds 'fame'
By Michael H. Margolin LONDON – When he was 16, Noah Stewart, an American tenor, met legendary soprano Leontyne Price when she was autographing records in a [...]Read more about Opera singer finds 'fame'
Help save 1515 Broadway from foreclosure and eviction
DETROIT – 1515 Broadway, a unique and popular institution in downtown Detroit, might soon shut its doors – not because its popularity has waned, but because [...]Read more about Help save 1515 Broadway from foreclosure and eviction
