Michigan Opera Theatre is thrilled to announce Jonathan Tortolano as its new principal cellist and Seo Hee Choi as its new Principal Flutist, beginning in the 2019-20 season! Learn more about them below! Jonathan Tortolano, Principal Cello A native of Vermont, Jonathan has been living and working in Toronto since 1999. He currently performs with …
Michigan Opera Theatre is thrilled to announce it is launching a new young patrons program! The Young Patrons Circle offers networking opportunities, discounted ticket pricing and unique social events for those 21-40 years old. It is aimed at increasing arts accessibility for the next generation of theater-lovers while supporting a sustainable future for opera and …
Comedy legend, award-winning actress and best-selling author Carol Burnett is coming to the Detroit Opera House Sept. 29th! Her show, “Carol Burnett – An Evening of Laughter and Reflection,” is a Q&A-style performance with Burnett reflecting on her career and taking direct questions from the audience. She will discuss her career, harkening back to the …
Michigan Opera Theatre announced today that its Principal Conductor Stephen Lord has resigned from the company, effective immediately. MOT accepted the resignation following public allegations of Lord’s past behavior, which do not align with the Company’s values and standards. “Stephen has had a long and successful relationship with Michigan Opera Theatre, and we appreciate his …
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We are thrilled to announce our 2019-2020 Michigan Opera Theatre Studio Artists! Returning are mezzo-soprano Katherine DeYoung and bass Allen Michael Jones, joined by soprano Avery Boettcher, tenor Edward Graves and baritone Darren Drone! These up-and-coming singers will spend one to two years with MOT, receiving advanced training and performance opportunities. You’ll see them perform …
Our summer theater camp, Operetta Workshop, has been training teens in various aspects of live performance for years, and this year, we are proud to add musical theater to that list! The three-week summer program features professional training for students ages 13-18 in singing, acting, dancing, stage movement, healthy vocal technique and audition skills. The …
DETROIT, Mich.–Some novels that are 80+ years or so old and get taught in high school English classes can seem tired and even out of date. But what, in fact, makes them worth reading and teaching year in and year out, is their endurance standing up to the truth decade after decade.
More about this production. Jebl – Huntington Woods Aching with the reality and power of this sorrowful American story. I was positively exhausted and drained with the final notes. I love Opera, was raised on it from childhood beside my Father’s radio. Now, almost 80, I am amazed by the innovative magic of an old story …
Michigan Opera Theatre’s premier soiree, BravoBRAVO!, returns to the Detroit Opera House June 7th! The annual black tie event features three floors of Detroit’s best music and food and the opportunity to dance the night away at the Detroit Opera House. Check out the details below! What’s new? In honor of its 20th anniversary, BravoBRAVO! …
