More about this production. Beth Ann – Royal Oak The women’s voices were fantastic. Nicole Cabell continues to be stunning. It’s a shame she was saddled with a plastic doll as a prop. I think they were going for “edgy” with the staging, yet it came off as a Madonna video from the 90s, with …
By Erica Hobbs As the relentless scorned lover of Don Giovanni, some have considered Donna Elvira a mad woman. Despite learning of Don Giovanni’s thousands of conquests, murder and attempted rape, she continues her pursuit of him, convinced he will eventually change his ways and return her love. But Nicole Cabell has a different perspective. …
Michigan Opera Theatre is pleased to announce Ethan Davidson as the new Chairman of our Board of Directors and Trustees. Ethan will begin his position during our Annual Meeting, Nov. 14. He succeeds Rick Williams, who has served as Chairman for the past 17 years. Ethan comes to the role with years of non-profit leadership …
As the new Artistic Advisor for Dance, I’m excited to lead the dance direction of Michigan Opera Theatre and continue to bring some of the world’s best dance companies to the Detroit Opera House stage. This Nov. 2-3, we’re thrilled to present a company that’s particularly close to my heart, The Joffrey Ballet. I served …
Molly Hughes has a unique position in the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra. She is both a violinist and the Orchestra Personnel Manager, a role she describes as a conduit between management and the musicians. This season marks her seventh in the double role, and she said shifting between a manager and a musician continues to …
We know the feeling. You learn about a particular performance and can’t wait to purchase a ticket to get the best seats. You do a quick Google search and boom – numerous websites show up, more than happy to assist you on your quest. Unfortunately, many of these ticket-sellers are third party brokers, also known …
We’ve added a show! Michigan Opera Theatre is excited to announce that we’ve added Michael Ching’s Buoso’s Ghost to our 2019-20 season! The opera is a sequel (“Schiquel”) to Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and will be performed with the latter Feb. 29 – March 1 at the Macomb Center. Both works are one-act comedies and …
Michigan Opera Theatre is thrilled to announce Jon Teeuwissen as its new Artistic Advisor for Dance! Jon will be overseeing MOT’s dance endeavors including programming the company’s dance season, expanding upon MOT’s current community engagement initiatives and increasing or strengthening collaborative relationships within the industry. He will also oversee MOT’s overall dance strategy to enhance the …
Toni Morrison leans forward in her chair as if she is about to share a secret. Her veil of royalty drops, and she is no longer a Nobel laureate, a sorcerer of language whose novels, rooted in the African-American experience, have mesmerized readers for 35 years.
On Saturday, August 10, don’t miss one of Michigan’s most anticipated, unique architectural history tours. Preservation Detroit’s in-depth 4.5-hour walking tour will showcase historic venues from the golden age of theater, cinema and architecture in Detroit. Tour includes Enjoy a guided behind-the-scenes tour of Detroit’s legendary movie halls and historic theaters, including the Music Hall, …
