Opera
Jenna Dewan defends Chalamet amid continued backlash over ballet and opera remarks; 2019 video resurfaces
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As backlash grows over Timothée Chalamet's comments likening struggling arts like ballet and opera to movie theaters, dancer Jenna Dewan urged leniency, a 2019 video of similar sentiments resurfaced, and Oscar betting odds shifted—while The View hosts and others continued criticism.
Opera-adaptationen af Jules Vernes roman Jorden rundt i 80 dage havde sin tyske premiere på Theater Erfurt. Komponisten Jonathan Dove har skabt musikken til den cirka 90 minutter lange forestilling.
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South African coloratura soprano Mimi Coertse, famed for performing the Queen of the Night more than 500 times, has died at 93. She passed away peacefully in her Pretoria home on 27 April 2026. Coertse was a Vienna State Opera star and a key figure in South African musical heritage.
The Washington National Opera announced it is ending its 55-year affiliation with the Kennedy Center, citing a new business model incompatible with opera operations. This departure follows the venue's rebranding as the Trump Kennedy Center amid President Donald Trump's takeover. The move allows the opera to operate independently during its 70th anniversary year.
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Billy Corgan collaborated with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for the premiere of 'A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness,' an operatic reimagining of the Smashing Pumpkins' 1995 album celebrating its 30th anniversary. The opening night took place on November 21, 2025, at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago, featuring 17 tracks backed by a 60-piece orchestra and chorus. The series continues through November 30 with additional performances.