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The Magic Flute Opens October 18th – Free Simulcast on Friday, November 1, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014
suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org
The Dallas Opera is Proud to Present
THE MAGIC FLUTE
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Mozart’s Magical, Comical Celebration
Of the Human Spirit
OCTOBER 18 – NOVEMBER 3, 2019
Conducted by Music Director Emmanuel Villaume
Directed by Kyle Lang in his TDO Debut
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Starring Paolo Fanale (Tamino), Andrea Carroll (Pamina), Jeni Houser (Queen of the Night), Morris Robinson (Sarastro), and Sean Michael Plumb (Papageno)
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FREE, LIVE COMMUNITY SIMULCAST
FRIDAY, NOV. 1, 2019 AT KLYDE WARREN PARK
Curtain Time: 7:30 p.m.
DALLAS, OCTOBER 15, 2019 – The Dallas Opera opens its 2019-2020 “Standing Ovation” Season on a high note this Friday with The Linda and Mitch Hart Season Opening Night Performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final operatic masterpiece, The Magic Flute.
The October 18, 2019 performance in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center will begin at 8:00 p.m. (please note the special curtain time) with subsequent performances at the usual times.
Conducted by Emmanuel Villaume (The Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director of The Dallas Opera) and directed by Kyle Lang (Ann Stuart Stage Director) in his company debut, The Eleanor Ford Penrose Mainstage Production boasts a superb international cast of singers who have captivated audiences from the Kennedy Center to Covent Garden.
Italian tenor Paolo Fanale and American soprano Andrea Carroll will make their house debuts as the spirited romantic leads, Tamino and Pamina, braving trials and separations in order to find love, wisdom and happiness together, at long last.
“Tamino demands a beautiful voice that radiates youthful ardor,” wrote Harper’s Bazaar, “and you’ll hear it from this ‘heart-throb Italian tenor (Paolo Fanale).” Meanwhile, Opera News noted that Miss Carroll is “a favorite of the Vienna State Opera, (lauded for her) vibrant soprano (with its) rich, low register and gleaming top.”
American soprano Jeni Houser will account for several of the performance’s high notes as the majestic Queen of the Night. She, too, earned exceptional praise from Opera News for her “focused expressive high soprano…nailing her killer Act II showpiece.”
The role of Papageno, a comic tour-de-force, marks the eagerly-awaited house debut of baritone Sean Michael Plumb, whose “elegant lyricism and responsive musicality” (The New York Times) have made this award-winning California native a welcome presence on many of the world’s most prestigious stages.
Dallas Opera favorite Morris Robinson, an American bass last seen on the Winspear stage as The Commendatore in our acclaimed 2018 spring production of Don Giovanni, “dominates the stage…with his firm, opulent tone that seems to pour forth from another world” (The Classical Review). He returns in the role of the mysterious Sarastro.
Casting the roles of the First, Second, and Third Lady is about choosing complementary voices capable of creating one of the great trios in opera. The Dallas Opera indulged in “luxury casting” across the board: The First Lady will be sung by American soprano Diana Newman, the Second Lady by American mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey (The Charron and Peter Denker Rising Star), and the Third Lady by American contralto Hannah Ludwig – all in their TDO debuts.
The troubled Monastatos, will be portrayed by character tenor Brian Frutiger with soprano Abigail Rethwisch as the charming Papagena and bass David Pittsinger as The Speaker.
Rounding out this outstanding cast are the First, Second and Third Boy sung by Keiland Holleman, Lukas Palys, and Michael Blumenthal, respectively.
The First Man in Armor will be sung by Aaron Short. Ryan Kuster will portray the Second Man in Armor. Sam Parkinson appears in the role of the First Priest, with Michael Christopher as the Second Priest.
This eighteenth-century masterpiece premiered in Vienna in 1791, and mixes popular song with show-stopping coloratura and a lilting touch of glockenspiel.
Tickets for Mozart’s The Magic Flute may be purchased by phone (214.443.1000), online (www.dallasopera.org) or at the door, starting at just $19.
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This production, originally directed by the late Sir Peter Hall, was designed by British cartoonist and illustrator extraordinaire, Gerald Scarfe, best known for a half century of scathing political cartoons for The Sunday Times and for directing and designing the animation sequence for Pink Floyd’s film and concert versions of The Wall. Mr. Scarfe has designed sets and costumes for opera companies from Seattle to New Zealand, as well as creating numerous books, exhibits, and acclaimed one-man shows.
Lighting design for this production is by Thomas C. Hase. Wig and make-up design is by Dawn Rivard.
As always, chorus preparation is by Dallas Opera Chorus Master Alexander Rom.
Performances of The Magic Flute continue on October 20(m), 23, 26, and November 1 (The Enrico Foundation Performance) and November 3(m), 2019. Evening performances in the Winspear Opera House begin at 7:30 p.m., (except for the opening night performance mentioned above) and the curtain rises on TDO Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. There is no late seating.
The Magic Flute will be performed in its original language, German, with English-language translations projected above the stage at every performance.
Student Rush Tickets are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to curtain – a valid student ID is required for each ticket.
Additionally, The Dallas Opera is Pleased to Announce its 18th Live Simulcast since 2010!
A FREE KLYDE WARREN PARK SIMULCAST
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019
The Dallas Opera will present a free live simulcast of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at beautiful Klyde Warren Park. This special presentation takes place in the Dallas Arts District on Friday, November 1, 2019 (program begins at 6:00 p.m., curtain time – 7:30 p.m.) and is open to all.
This will be a live simulcast of that night’s performance in the Winspear Opera House, presented for park patrons on a large high-definition video screen.
“The free fall simulcast in Klyde Warren Park has quickly evolved into one of our most popular traditions,” explains Dallas Opera Director of Marketing and Ticket Sales Carrie Ellen Adamian. “It’s not merely a grand night for opera, it’s a marvelous opportunity to celebrate community life with your loved ones, children, and friends.
“For those who may never have experienced opera before, The Magic Flute is especially delightful with its combination of gorgeous arias and a fantastic storyline that will keep you on the edge of your…blanket.”
Klyde Warren Park is located at 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201. Sign up today for reminders and updates at www.dallasopera.org/simulcast. However, no reservations are required in order to attend the free November 1st simulcast, whether you’re coming alone or with 50 of your closest friends and family members!
The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1st with popular radio host Amy Bishop of WRR, “Classical 101” and Kristian Roberts, Education Administrator for The Dallas Opera. Activities include a trivia contest, behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast, and the high-definition screening of a 1950 classic cartoon, Rabbit of Seville (courtesy of WB Classics), directed by Chuck Jones and written by Michael Maltese. This short was voted #12 of the 50 all-time greatest cartoons ever created, in a survey of animation industry professionals.
The cartoon also “tips the hat” to our engaging season finale, The Barber of Seville (April 24th through May 10, 2020), Rossini’s hilarious comic masterpiece.
The public is encouraged to arrive with time to spare before the 7:30 curtain, and to bring blankets or low lawn-chairs to secure their spot on the lawn. A variety of nearby wining-and-dining options include Savor, serving New American cuisine and assorted food trucks.
Picnic baskets and pets are permitted, as well.
The 2019 Magic Flute Simulcast is made possible in part by The Enrico Foundation with additional support provided by Texas Instruments.
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The Dallas Opera Wishes to Express Our Gratitude to Those
Whose Generous Contributions Made Possible
This 2019 Production of The Magic Flute:
The Eleanor Ford Penrose Mainstage Production
Production Underwriters Cindy and Charlie Feld
Linda and Mitch Hart Season Opening Night Performance, Oct. 18, 2019
The Enrico Foundation Performance, Nov. 1, 2019
Charron and Peter Denker Rising Star: Samantha Hankey
Ann Stuart Stage Director: Kyle Lang
ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA:
One of the leading opera companies in the country, The Dallas Opera has an extraordinary legacy of world-class productions and thrilling premieres featuring the greatest operatic artists of our time. Inaugurated in 1957 with a concert featuring the incomparable Maria Callas, TDO is known for the notable U.S. debuts of a host of legendary artists including Plácido Domingo, Dame Joan Sutherland, Jon Vickers, Franco Zeffirelli, and Sir David McVicar. The company has long been an industry leader and innovator through groundbreaking initiatives like the Hart Institute for Women Conductors, free public simulcasts, acclaimed art song recitals, the national vocal competition, special concerts, and outstanding family and award-winning education programs. TDO’s home is the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, a jewel in the Dallas Arts District. As one of the largest performing arts employers in North Texas, TDO is proudly committed to diversity, onstage and off, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality and international cultural reputation of this region.
2019-2020 SEASON SPONSOR
The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family
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EVENTS, GUESTS AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The Dallas Opera is supported, in part, by funds from: Elsa von Seggern Foundation,
Texas Instruments, the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture,
The Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
American Airlines is the official airline of The Dallas Opera.
Lexus is the official vehicle of The Dallas Opera.
Advertising support from The Dallas Morning News.
All performances in The Dallas Opera’s 63rd International Season will take place in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, unless otherwise indicated. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. English translations will be projected above the stage at every performance and assistance is available for the hearing impaired.
The Joy and Ronald Mankoff Pre-Opera Talk will begin one hour prior to curtain at most performances. Full and Flex subscriptions are designed to meet the needs of every budget. Prices range from just $57 (for three performances of your choice) to a top orchestra floor price of $777 for all five mainstage productions. Single tickets are priced from $19 to $289 (a few box seats may be higher). For additional information or to make your purchase, call 214.443.1000 or visit www.dallasopera.org.
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The Dallas Opera Presents CARMEN Oct. 19-Nov. 4
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014
suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org
THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD TO PRESENT
THE COMPANY’S SPECTACULAR SECOND PRODUCTION
OF THE 2018-2019 “SWEPT AWAY” SEASON!
GEORGES BIZET’S COLORFUL, SENSUAL 1875 MASTERPIECE
CARMEN
LIBRETTO BY HENRI MEILHAC AND LUDOVIC HALÉVY
BASED ON THE NOVELLA BY PROSPER MÉRIMÉE
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STARRING FRENCH MEZZO-SOPRANO STÉPHANIE D’OUSTRAC
IN HER DALLAS OPERA DEBUT
TENOR STEPHEN COSTELLO IN HIS ROLE DEBUT AS DON JOSÉ
SOPRANO SARA GARTLAND IN HER TDO DEBUT AS MICAËLA
AND BASS-BARITONE ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV AS ESCAMILLO
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CONDUCTED BY MUSIC DIRECTOR EMMANUEL VILLAUME
AND MAESTRO PIERRE VALLET (10/24 & 11/2)
PRODUCTION CREATED BY SIR DAVID McVICAR
Directed by Jack Furness in his American Debut
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OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 AT 7:30 PM
WITH ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES
Oct. 21(m), 24, 27, Nov. 2 & 4(m), 2018
The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
AT&T Performing Arts Center
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GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:
MR. AND MRS. J. DAVIS HAMLIN
BETTY AND STEVE SUELLENTROP
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION
With Special Thanks to the Estate of
Eleanor P. Stevens
DALLAS, OCTOBER 17, 2018 – The Dallas Opera is proud to present the second production of the 2018-2019 “Swept Away” Season: Georges Bizet’s colorful, sensual and passionate 19th century masterpiece, Carmen, one of the most beloved and popular works in the entire opera canon. Carmen opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District.
The Opening Night Performance of Carmen was scheduled to be simulcast to patrons in nearby Klyde Warren Park. Due to the probability of more unseasonably wet weather, the Carmen simulcast has been rescheduled to take place on Friday, November 2, 2018 (curtain time: 7:30 p.m.) in the same outdoor location.
This Gothenburg Opera production from Sweden was originally created by Sir David McVicar for Glyndebourne Opera in the U.K.— it has never before been seen in the U.S.
Carmen will be conducted by The Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director Emmanuel Villaume, inaugurating his sixth season with The Dallas Opera this fall—and by guest conductor Pierre Vallet on October 24th and November 2nd.
George Bizet’s 1875 masterpiece will be directed by Jack Furness in his American Opera debut. Mr. Furness is best known for his work as the Founder and Artistic Director of Shadwell Opera (UK), which has produced a string of critically-acclaimed modern and chamber operas.
The stellar international cast includes French mezzo-soprano Stéphanie d’Oustrac in the title role; tenor Stephen Costello in his role debut as Don José; soprano Sara Gartland in her company debut as Micaëla; Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Escamillo; sopranos Sarah Tucker as Frasquita and Lindsay Metzger as Mercédès in their company debuts; tenor Rafael Moras as Le Remendado and baritone Corey Crider as Le Dancaïre in their house debuts; bass Ben Wager as Zuniga, and baritone Gideon Dabi in his TDO debut as Moralès.
Subsequent performances of CARMEN will take place on October 21(m), 24, 27, November 2 and 4(m), 2018, with generous support from Mr. and Mrs. J. Davis Hamlin, Betty and Steve Suellentrop, and Texas Instruments Foundation, and with special thanks to the estate of Eleanor P. Stevens.
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She’s the woman no man can resist and, as performed by renowned French mezzo-soprano Stéphanie d’Oustrac in her company debut, who would want to say “non”? Mark Pullinger, writing for bachtrack, had high praise for her mastery of this signature role: “Sultry, fiery, coquettish: a mezzo singing Carmen needs to have all these qualities and d’Oustrac scored on each and every point. From her teasing, orange-peeling habanera to her haughty tossing away of Don José’s ring in the finale, this was a compelling reading of the role.”
Ms. d’Oustrac, the great-grand-niece of composer Francis Poulenc, dedicated herself to music and a life on the stage from a very young age. She will sing opposite a frequent guest artist of The Dallas Opera, tenor Stephen Costello, making an important role debut as the troubled Don José. Heidi Waleson of The Wall Street Journal found his recent performances “stunning,” adding, “His tenor is beautifully poised and free; ardent without pushing.”
James M. Keller, reviewing for The Santa Fe New Mexican, also praised Costello’s “attention to the details of the score (which) reflected a commendable attitude of deeply imbued musicianship.” Costello last appeared on the TDO stage in the 2016 revival of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s Moby-Dick, but has moved local audiences with portrayals that spanned operatic repertoire from bel canto to Russian Romanticism.
Soprano Sara Gartland will make her TDO debut as the faithful Micaëla after earning rave reviews singing the title role in Rusalka with Des Moines Metro Opera, where she previously starred as Jenůfa and Juliette, and at Arizona Opera—where, earlier, she sang Violetta in La traviata. Her Rusalka was praised by Opera News as “an exquisite account of the title role. The soprano’s voice continues to gain body in the midrange yet retains a thread of silver that graces her sound with an ethereal shimmer.”
Regarding her San Francisco Opera appearance as Micaëla, Harmony Wheeler of Broadway World wrote that Gartland “has a strong, stunning voice that commands attention, yet portrays the purity and innocence of the character…(in) a career bound to take her to many more of the world’s famous opera houses.”
Other recent highlights include her San Diego Opera debut as Musetta, Marzelline in Fidelio with Opera Omaha, Violetta for Utah Opera, Adina in L’Elisir d’amore with Austin Lyric Opera, and covering the title role in Norma at TDO.
Ms. Gartland stepped into the role of Micaëla following soprano Vanessa Vasquez’ withdrawal from the Dallas Opera cast for health reasons.
Celebrated Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov makes a welcome return to the Winspear Opera House after a show-stopping turn as Colline in TDO’s 2015 production of La bohème. Gregory Sullivan Isaacs of TheaterJones.com described him as “that rarity of rarities—a real basso.” In addition to singing the role of the confident Escamillo for The Dallas Opera, he will be making his L.A. Opera and Bavarian State Opera debuts this season in the same role. Other season highlights for Vinogradov include his Metropolitan Opera debut in Lucia di Lammermoor and Luisa Miller and Le nozze di Figaro at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre.
Other principal roles in this outstanding cast are filled by:
- Soprano Sarah Tucker as Frasquita
- Soprano Lindsay Metzger as Mercédès
- Tenor Rafael Moras as Le Remendado
- Baritone Corey Crider as Le Dancaïre
- Bass Ben Wager as Zuniga, and
- Baritone Gideon Dabi as Moralès
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The Dallas Opera’s globe-trotting music director, Emmanuel Villaume, who in addition to his work in the world’s great opera houses and orchestra halls, has just released a critically-acclaimed recording of piano concertos with pianist Andrew von Oeyen and the PKF-Prague Philharmonia on the Warner Classics label. The review in London’s Sunday Times praised Villaume’s “magical sense of rhythm and texture in Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite and, especially, in Bizet’s youthful Symphony in C, a toe-tapping joy throughout.”
After Maestro Villaume conducts the first two productions of The Dallas Opera season, The Flying Dutchman and Carmen, he will return to Dallas in the spring of 2019 to conduct Puccini’s Manon Lescaut and – in between – be welcomed back to the Metropolitan Opera to conduct performances of Bizet’s other well-known opera, The Pearl Fishers.
Lawrence A. Johnson of TheClassicalReview.com previously noted Villaume’s “considerable bona fides in French repertoire…conducting a performance that conveyed the melodic richness of Bizet’s music with elegance, delicacy and dramatic point as needed.”
“I think Bizet was totally aware that he was breaking new ground in this work and it’s part of what gives Carmen such incredible intensity,” explains Emmanuel Villaume. “At the same time, he pulls off this passionate tale with taste, a great deal of elegance and, I wouldn’t say ‘restraint’ exactly, but there’s always a frame around what’s happening onstage that I find quite interesting.
“Whenever you break new ground in the arts,” Maestro Villaume adds, “the first one to get there is usually the same one who gets it right. Everyone who follows is simply looking to repeat or expand upon that success; to recreate the magic. The spell cast by Carmen is both irresistible and unique—performance after performance.”
Praised for the elegance and intensity of his interpretations, French Guest Conductor Pierre Vallet (conducting Carmen on 10/24 and 11/2) is frequently engaged by the world’s great opera companies. The New York Times selected his conducting of Persée et Andromède by Ibert at the Manhattan School of Music as one of the ten best classical performances in New York in 2016. He has conducted Madama Butterfly and Faust at the Metropolitan Opera; Tannhäuser at L’Opéra National de Paris; and Samson and Dalila at The Dallas Opera.
This production was originally directed by the internationally renowned Sir David McVicar, who debuted with TDO in 2001 as the director of Manon, a production successfully revived fourteen years later with Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello in the starring roles.
Set design is by a legendary figure in the British theater, Michael Vale; costume design is by Sue Blane (who famously designed costumes for the 1975 cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show), with lighting design by Clare O’Donoghue (part of the team that created the Olympic Rings for the 2012 Opening Ceremonies in London)—all three in their company debuts.
Revival Choreographer Andrzej Glosniak joined the Göteburg (Gothenburg) Opera Dance Company in 2001 and has collaborated with world-renowned dancers and choreographers in the years since. This production of Carmen marks his American Opera debut. This production was originally choreographed by Andrew George.
The Dallas Opera Chorus will be prepared by Chorus Master Alexander Rom and the children’s chorus by Children’s Chorus Master Meredith Wallace in her TDO debut.
Wig and make-up designs are by Emmy Award-winner Dawn Rivard.
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Few operas are as deeply loved as Carmen, and few have generated such immediate controversy. Early audiences and critics attending the 1875 premiere production in Paris were shocked and troubled by the onstage action (from scandalous factory workers puffing on cigarettes to gleefully unrepentant smugglers), as well as the earthy principal characters themselves. However, after receiving a copy of the score, composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky made the prophetic remark that “In ten years time, Carmen will be the most popular opera in the world.”
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Dallas Opera performances of Carmen will continue on October 21(m), 24, 27, and November 2 & 4, 2018 in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, selected by Southern Living as the best new venue for opera. All evening performances will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m.
Full season subscriptions are still available, beginning at just $100, and single tickets start at the low, low price of $19. Student Rush best-available tickets can be purchased at the lobby box office for $15 or $25 (one per valid Student I.D.) ninety minutes prior to each performance. Contact the Dallas Opera Ticket Services Office at 214.443.1000 or make your purchase online at dallasopera.org.
A free, pre-performance lecture (“The Joy and Ronald Mankoff Pre-Opera Talks”) will be conducted one hour prior to curtain. The Dallas Opera Guild also hosts “Opera Insights,” a lively panel discussion featuring artists, directors and designers, prior to opening. For more details, check out the events calendar at dallasopera.org.
Parking onsite is available in the Lexus Red Parking beneath the Winspear Opera House and the Lexus Silver Parking adjacent to the Wyly Theatre. Additional paid parking is available at nearby One Arts Plaza and in several nearby surface lots.
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ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA
Founded in 1957, The Dallas Opera is an internationally-recognized innovator dedicated to the overall advancement of the operatic art form and the support of established and emerging artists, as well as the education and development of new opera audiences in North Texas—and beyond. These goals are achieved by commissioning and producing world-class opera; through ground-breaking institutes, national competitions and topical programs; and by presenting opera in both traditional and non-traditional formats and venues in order to attract patrons of every age, background, educational level, and ethnicity—while engaging with more than 87,000 people in our community each year. TDO is equally committed to the task of responsible stewardship and is managed with efficiency and accountability, to the highest possible standards.
2018-2019 SEASON SPONSOR
The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family
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EVENTS, GUESTS AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA
IS AVAILABLE ONLINE, 24/7. VISIT WWW.DALLASOPERA.ORG
FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Contact Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and PR at suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org
The Dallas Opera is supported, in part, by funds from: Elsa von Seggern Foundation, Texas Instruments Foundation, the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs; the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). American Airlines is the official airline of The Dallas Opera. Lexus is the official vehicle of The Dallas Opera.
Advertising support from The Dallas Morning News.
The Dallas Opera Family Performances are generously supported by
Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and
The Betty and Steve Suellentrop Educational Outreach Fund
TDO Family Performances are a part of the
Perot Foundation Education and Community Outreach Programs
TICKET INFORMATION FOR THE 2018-2019 DALLAS OPERA SEASON
All performances are in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center unless otherwise indicated. Full and Flex Subscriptions are on sale now; single Tickets range from $19 to $289. Family performance tickets are just $5. For more information or to make your purchase, contact The Dallas Opera Ticket Office at 214.443.1000 or visit us online, 24/7, at www.dallasopera.org.
THE DALLAS OPERA 2018-2019 MAINSTAGE SEASON
The Dallas Opera celebrates its 62nd International Season in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated) and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. English translations will be projected above the stage at every performance and assistance is available for the hearing impaired. With the exception of FIRST NIGHT, The Joy and Ronald Mankoff Pre-Opera Talk will begin one hour prior to curtain, at most performances.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN by Richard Wagner
October 12, 14 (m), 17 & 20, 2018
The season sets sail with Wagner’s sweeping, romantic masterpiece – not seen in Dallas since 1994!
Time: the German Expressionist 1920s
Place: the coast of Norway
Conductor: Emmanuel Villaume
Director: Christopher Alden
Set Designer: Allen Moyer
Costume Designer: Allen Moyer
Lighting Designer: Anne Militello*
Wig & Make-up Designer: Dawn Rivard
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Starring: Greer Grimsley (The Dutchman), Anja Kampe* (Senta), Jay Hunter Morris (Erik), Mark S. Doss (Daland), Luretta Bybee (Mary) and Andrew Stenson* (Steersman).
CARMEN by Georges Bizet
October 19, 21 (m), 24, 27, November 2 & 4 (m), 2018
The woman who won’t be owned returns to The Dallas Opera stage!
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Time: 19th century
Place: Seville, Spain and the surrounding countryside
Conductor: Emmanuel Villaume and Pierre Vallet (10/24 and 11/2)
Original Director: Sir David McVicar
Revival Director: Jack Furness**
Set Designer: Michael Vale*
Costume Designer: Sue Blane*
Lighting Designer: Clare O’Donoghue*
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Original Choreographer: Andrew George
Revival Choreographer: Andrzej Glosniak*
Starring: Stéphanie d’Oustrac* (Carmen), Stephen Costello (Don José), Sara Gartland* (Micaëla), Alexander Vinogradov (Escamillo), Sarah Tucker* (Frasquita), Lindsay Metzger* (Mercédès), Rafael Moras* (Le Remendado), Corey Crider* (Le Dancaïre), Ben Wager (Zuniga), Gideon Dabi* (Moralès).
MANON LESCAUT by Giacomo Puccini
March 1, 3 (m), 6, 9, 2019
The woman who has everything discovers too late that she has nothing – without true love!
Libretto by Domenico Oliva and Luigi Illica
Time: Late 18th century
Place: France and America
Conductor: Emmanuel Villaume
Director: Edward Berkeley*
Set Designer: Tommy Bourgeois
Costume Designer: Tommy Bourgeois
Lighting Designer: Krista Billings
Wig & Make-up Designer: Dawn Rivard
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Starring: Kristin Lewis* (Manon Lescaut), Musa Ngqungwana (Lescaut), Gregory Kunde (Chevalier Renato des Grieux), Andrea Silvestrelli* (Geronte di Revoir), Jonas Hacker* (Edmondo), Mark S. Doss (Innkeeper), Alyssa Martin (Singer), Matthew Grills* (Dance Master), Clay Hilley* (Lamplighter), Mark McCrory (Sergeant of the Royal Archers) and David Leigh* (Naval Captain).
LA BOHÈME by Giacomo Puccini
March 15, 17 (m), 20, 23, 29, 31 (m), 2019
The most timeless love story in all of opera returns to break your heart!
Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
Time: 19th century
Place: The Latin Quarter of Paris, France
Conductor: Giuliano Carella
Director: Tomer Zvulun
Set Designer: Erhard Rom*
Costume Designer: Peter J. Hall
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel*
Wig & Make-up Designer: Dawn Rivard
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Starring: Jean-Francois Borras* (Rodolfo), Pumeza Matshikiza** (Mimì), Anthony Clark Evans* (Marcello), Sara Gartland* (Musetta), Will Liverman* (Schaunard), Nicholas Brownlee* (Colline), and Samuel Ramey (Benoît/Alcindoro), Don LeBlanc (Parpignol), Andrew Ward (Customs House Officer), Christopher Harrison (Sergeant), Dan Crowell (“Prugne di Tours”)
FALSTAFF by Giuseppe Verdi
April 26, 28 (m), May 1, 4, 2019
Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy brought to musical life!
Libretto by Arrigo Boito
Time: During the reign of Henry IV of England
Place: Windsor
Conductor: Riccardo Frizza
Original Director: Lee Blakeley
Revival Director: Shawna Lucey*
Set Designer: Adrian Linford*
Costume Designer: Adrian Linford*
Lighting Designer: Rick Fisher*
Wig & Make-up Designer: Dawn Rivard
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Starring: Mark Delevan* (Sir John Falstaff), Angela Meade (Alice Ford), Quinn Kelsey* (Ford), Mojca Erdmann* (Nanetta), Airam Hernández* (Fenton), Stephanie Blythe* (Dame Quickly), Megan Marino* (Meg Page), Alex Mansoori* (Bardolfo), Andrea Silvestrelli (Pistola), and Robert Brubaker (Dr. Caius).
* Dallas Opera Debut
** American Debut
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CARMEN Simulcast at Klyde Warren Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014
suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org
THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD
TO ANNOUNCE
Bizet’s CARMEN
TDO’s 17th FREE LIVE SIMULCAST!
Presented in Fabulous Klyde Warren Park
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
Live from the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
At The AT&T Performing Arts Center
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Activities and Entertainment include Tom & Jerry Cartoon Carmen Get It! and Carmen Costume Contest
Opening night simulcast made possible by support from
The Enrico Foundation
Additional Support Provided by Texas Instruments
DALLAS, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 – The Dallas Opera announces a free public simulcast at beautiful Klyde Warren Park featuring the gripping and passionate story of Carmen, by Georges Bizet. The special presentation takes place in Downtown Dallas on Friday, October 19, 2018 (program begins at 6:30 p.m., curtain time – 7:30 p.m.).
This will be a live simulcast of the opening night performance in the Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and presented for park patrons on a large high definition video screen. The Carmen Simulcast is made possible in part by The Enrico Foundation with additional support provided by Texas Instruments.
This event will mark the 17th free live simulcast presented by The Dallas Opera since 2010.
Klyde Warren Park is located at 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201. Sign up today for reminders and updates about activities at www.dallasopera.org/simulcast. No reservations are required to attend.
“The free fall simulcast in Klyde Warren Park has quickly evolved into one of our most popular traditions,” explains Dallas Opera Director of Marketing and Ticket Sales Carrie Ellen Adamian. “It’s not merely a grand night for opera, it’s a marvelous opportunity to celebrate community life with your loved ones, children, and friends. For those who may never have experienced opera before, Carmen is especially thrilling with its combination of fantastic melodies and a storyline that will keep you on the edge of your…blanket.”
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The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. before the sun goes down with KLUV Radio’s popular morning show host Jody Dean and Kristian Roberts, Education Program Senior Manager for The Dallas Opera. Activities include a trivia contest, behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast, and a 1962 Tom & Jerry cartoon, Carmen Get It! (courtesy of WB Classics).
The Dallas Opera will also revive our popular “Carmen Costume Contest” which asks the relevant question: “What Kind of Carmen Are You?”
Whether you envision yourself as a traditional Carmen, a Carmen Electra or a Carmen Miranda—male or female, on two legs or four (yes, pets can enter)—you’re being summoned to the Klyde Warren Park stage in your most imaginative Carmen finery to mark The Dallas Opera’s exciting live simulcast. Judging will take place at the simulcast location around 8:30 p.m. (during first intermission) with prize winners to be determined the old-fashioned way: by audience acclaim. Competitors are advised to bring loud and enthusiastic friends.
The public is encouraged to arrive with time to spare before the 7:30 curtain, and to bring blankets or low lawn-chairs to secure their spot on the lawn. A variety of nearby wining-and-dining options include Savor, serving New American cuisine and assorted food trucks.
“Since its inception, Klyde Warren Park has been committed to bringing the very best of the performing arts free of charge to all our patrons,” said Kit Sawers, President of Klyde Warren Park. “The Dallas Opera simulcast has been one of our most successful and beloved programs, with thousands attending each year from all across North Texas. This valued partnership is a dream come true, bringing together people of all ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic groups for an exciting celebration of the arts with a unique, community-bridging synergy.”
Carmen is the tale of a woman who refuses to be possessed and the man who longs to make her his own forever. Set in 19th century Seville, Spain, this passionate tale of love, jealousy, and obsession is among the most popular operas ever composed. English language supertitles will be on screen throughout the simulcast.
Carmen’s stellar international cast includes sultry French mezzo-soprano Stephanie d’Oustrac in the title role; tenor Stephen Costello in his role debut as Don José; soprano Vanessa Vasquez in her company debut as Micaëla; Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Escamillo; sopranos Sarah Tucker as Frasquita and Lindsay Metzger as Mercédès in their company debuts; tenor Rafael Moras as El Remendado and baritone Corey Crider as El Dancairo in their house debuts; bass Ben Wager as Zuniga, and baritone Gideon Dabi in his TDO debut as Morales.
Sung in French, with English language translations projected above the Winspear Opera House stage, Carmen can also be experienced in the traditional opera house setting during any of six mainstage performances: October 19, 21(m), 24, 27, November 2 & 4, 2018.
Subscriptions and FLEX three-packs (three operas of your choice) for the Dallas Opera’s 2018-2019 “Swept Away” Season are on sale now, starting at just $100 for all five mainstage productions, through the Dallas Opera Ticket Services Office at 214.443.1000 or online at www.dallasopera.org.
Single tickets start at just $19. Student Rush best-available tickets can be purchased at the lobby box office for $15 to $25, depending on the section, (one per valid Student I.D.) ninety minutes prior to each performance. Simulcasts are always free of charge and open to all members of the public.
The complete season schedule, artist and production team bios, synopses and more can be found at www.dallasopera.org.
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ABOUT KLYDE WARREN PARK
Klyde Warren Park serves as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors. The 5.2 acre deck park, designed by the Office of James Burnett, is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Pearl and St. Paul streets in downtown Dallas. Klyde Warren Park is a highly active space, providing daily free programming for the public ranging from yoga to lecture series to outdoor concerts and films. The park is privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation. For more information on programming, volunteering or to make a donation to support free daily programs, please visit www.KlydeWarrenPark.org.
ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA
Founded in 1957, The Dallas Opera is an internationally-recognized innovator dedicated to the overall advancement of the operatic art form and the support of established and emerging artists, as well as the education and development of new opera audiences in North Texas—and beyond. These goals are achieved by commissioning and producing world-class opera; through ground-breaking institutes, national competitions and topical programs; and by presenting opera in both traditional and non-traditional formats and venues in order to attract patrons of every age, background, educational level, and ethnicity—while engaging with more than 87,000 people in our community each year. TDO is equally committed to the task of responsible stewardship and is managed with efficiency and accountability, to the highest possible standards.
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2018-2019 SEASON SPONSOR
The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family
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EVENTS, GUESTS AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA
IS AVAILABLE ONLINE, 24/7. VISIT WWW.DALLASOPERA.ORG
FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Contact Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and PR at suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org
The Dallas Opera is supported, in part, by funds from: Elsa von Seggern Foundation, Texas Instruments Foundation, the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs; the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). American Airlines is the official airline of The Dallas Opera. Lexus is the official vehicle of The Dallas Opera.
Advertising support from The Dallas Morning News.
The Dallas Opera Family Performances are generously supported by
Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and
The Betty and Steve Suellentrop Educational Outreach Fund
TDO Family Performances are a part of the
Perot Foundation Education and Community Outreach Programs
TICKET INFORMATION FOR THE 2018-2019 DALLAS OPERA SEASON
All performances are in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center unless otherwise indicated. Full and Flex Subscriptions are on sale now; single Tickets range from $19 to $289. Family performance tickets are just $5. For more information or to make your purchase, contact The Dallas Opera Ticket Office at 214.443.1000 or visit us online, 24/7, at www.dallasopera.org.
THE DALLAS OPERA 2018-2019 MAINSTAGE SEASON
The Dallas Opera celebrates its 62nd International Season in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. English translations will be projected above the stage at every performance and assistance is available for the hearing impaired. With the exception of FIRST NIGHT, The Joy and Ronald Mankoff Pre-Opera Talk will begin one hour prior to curtain, at most performances.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN by Richard Wagner
October 12, 14 (m), 17 & 20, 2018
The season sets sail with Wagner’s sweeping, romantic masterpiece – not seen in Dallas since 1994!
Time: the German Expressionist 1920s
Place: the coast of Norway
Conductor: Emmanuel Villaume
Original Director: Christopher Alden
Set Designer: Allen Moyer
Costume Designer: Allen Moyer
Lighting Designer: Anne Militello*
Wig & Make-up Designer: Dawn Rivard
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Starring: Greer Grimsley (The Dutchman), Anja Kampe* (Senta), Jay Hunter Morris (Erik), Mark S. Doss* (Daland), Luretta Bybee (Mary) and Andrew Stenson* (Steersman).
CARMEN by Georges Bizet
October 19, 21 (m), 24, 27, November 2 & 4 (m), 2018
The woman who won’t be owned returns to The Dallas Opera stage!
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Time: 19th century
Place: Seville, Spain and the surrounding countryside
Conductor: Emmanuel Villaume and Pierre Vallet (10/24 and 11/2)
Original Director: Sir David McVicar
Revival Director: Jack Furness**
Set Designer: Michael Vale*
Costume Designer: Sue Blane*
Lighting Designer: Clare O’Donoghue*
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Original Choreographer: Andrew George
Revival Choreographer: Andrzej Glosniak**
Starring: Stephanie D’Oustrac* (Carmen), Stephen Costello (Don José), Vanessa Vasquez* (Micaëla), Alexander Vinogradov (Escamillo), Sarah Tucker* (Frasquita), Lindsay Metzger* (Mercédès), Rafael Moras* (El Remendado), Corey Crider* (El Dancairo), Ben Wager (Zuniga), Gideon Dabi* (Morales).
MANON LESCAUT by Giacomo Puccini
Semi-Staged, March 1, 3 (m), 6, 9, 2019
The woman who has everything discovers too late that she has nothing – without true love!
Libretto by Domenico Oliva and Luigi Illica
Time: Late 18th century
Place: France and America
Conductor: Emmanuel Villaume
Director: Ed Berkeley
Set Designer: TBA
Costume Designer: TBA
Lighting Designer: Krista Billings
Wig & Make-up Designer: Dawn Rivard
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Starring: Kristin Lewis* (Manon Lescaut), Musa Ngqungwana (Lescaut), Gregory Kunde (Chevalier des Grieux), Andrea Silvestrelli* (Geronte de Ravoir), Jonas Hacker* (Edmondo), Mark S. Doss (Innkeeper), Alyssa Martin (Singer), Matthew Grills* (Dance Master), Clay Hilley* (Lamplighter), Mark McCrory (Sergeant of the Royal Archers) and David Leigh* (Naval Captain).
LA BOHÈME by Giacomo Puccini
March 15, 17 (m), 20, 23, 29, 31 (m), 2019
The most timeless love story in all of opera returns to break your heart!
Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
Time: 19th century
Place: The Latin Quarter of Paris, France
Conductor: Giuliano Carella
Director: Tomer Zvulun
Set Designer: Erhard Rom
Costume Designer: Peter J. Hall
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Wig & Make-up Designer: Dawn Rivard
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Starring: Jean-Francois Borras* (Rodolfo), Pumeza Matshikiza** (Mimi), Anthony Clark Evans* (Marcello), Sara Gartland (Musetta), Will Liverman* (Schaunard), Nicholas Brownlee* (Colline), and Samuel Ramey (Benoit/Alcindoro).
FALSTAFF by Giuseppe Verdi
April 26, 28 (m), May 1, 4, 2019
Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy brought to musical life!
Libretto by Arrigo Boito
Time: During the reign of Henry IV of England
Place: Windsor
Conductor: Riccardo Frizza
Original Director: Lee Blakeley
Revival Director: Shawna Lucey*
Set and Costume Designer: Adrian Linford*
Lighting Designer: Rick Fisher*
Wig & Make-up Designer: Dawn Rivard
Chorus Master: Alexander Rom
Starring: Mark Delavan* (Sir John Falstaff), Angela Meade (Alice Ford), Quinn Kelsey* (Ford), Mojca Erdmann* (Nanetta), Airam Hernández* (Fenton), Stephanie Blythe* (Dame Quickly), Megan Marino* (Meg Page), Alex Mansoori* (Bardolfo), Andrea Silvestrelli (Pistola), and Robert Brubaker (Dr. Caius).
* Dallas Opera Debut
** American Debut
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Free Simulcast of LA TRAVIATA at Klyde Warren Park!
Live from the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
At The AT&T Performing Arts Center
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
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Pre-Performance Activities and Entertainment includes Looney Tunes Cartoon For Scent-imental Reasons
Opening night simulcast made possible by support from
The Rosemary and Roger Enrico Foundation
DALLAS, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 – The Dallas Opera announces a free public simulcast at beautiful Klyde Warren Park featuring the classic romance LA TRAVIATA, by Giuseppe Verdi. The special presentation takes place in Downtown Dallas Friday, October 27, 2017 (program begins at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m.). It is a live opera simulcast of the production being performed in the Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and is presented on a large high definition video screen. The opening night simulcast is made possible in part by The Rosemary and Roger Enrico Foundation. This event will mark the 16th live simulcast presented by The Dallas Opera.
Klyde Warren Park is located at 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201. Sign up today for reminders and updates about activities at www.dallasopera.org/simulcast. This is a free, public space and no reservations are required to attend.
The public is encouraged to arrive early, bring blankets or chairs, and secure their spot on the lawn. A variety of wining-and-dining options include Savor, serving New American cuisine; Relish, a take-away burger and hot dog kiosk; and other nearby eateries and food trucks. Those interested in attending are advised to mark their calendars and register at www.dallasopera.org/simulcast.
La Traviata is the tale of a woman of questionable virtue sacrificing her happiness for the man she loves. Violetta Valéry is based on an actual person who was portrayed in the famed novel The Lady of the Camellias, which also inspired the movie “Pretty Woman” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Newcomers will likely recognize much of the music in this renowned opera, featured prominently in that popular 1990 romantic comedy.
“It is part of our mission at The Dallas Opera to serve the community through programs like our free public simulcasts, and we are delighted to present this classic Italian opera in Klyde Warren Park for our 16th Simulcast. For those who have yet to try opera, experiencing this magical art form in the relaxed setting of the park is a memorable and fun experience. Bring your friends and family, and we’re sure you’ll be cheering ‘bravo’ with thousands of other patrons by the end of the evening!” said Keith Cerny, the Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO of The Dallas Opera.
“We are thrilled to host the Dallas Opera’s La Traviata simulcast this fall and hope our patrons will enjoy the simulcast as well,” said Klyde Warren Park President Tara Green. “We are thankful to celebrate our partnership with the Dallas Opera for the 5th year in a row.”
The fun begins early at 6:30 p.m. with KLUV Radio’s popular morning jockey Jody Dean, who hosts the event with Kristian Roberts, Education Program Senior Manager for The Dallas Opera. Activities include a trivia contest, behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast, and a cartoon. The company will also be accepting donations for the non-profit organization, Locks of Love.
The amorous antics of cartoon classic character Pepé Le Pew, the skunk, will be featured in the Looney Tunes short For Scent-imental Reasons from Warner Bros. Audience members of all ages will delight in the caper as Pepé tries to woo the lovely Penelope Pussycat. The 1949 cartoon, in which all voices were done by Mel Blanc, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
The Dallas Opera is proud to partner with Locks of Love, a non-pr-ofit organization that provides hairpieces to disadvantaged children with medical hair loss. Donations of hair will be accepted at the simulcast, and donors will receive a complimentary pair of opera tickets to see The Dallas Opera’s production of Samson & Dalila on Sunday, November 5. Hair must be at least 10” and bundled in a ponytail or braid. Each hairpiece by Locks of Love is crafted from human hair, custom-made for each child, and helps restore a sense of normalcy to their everyday lives. Please visit www.dallasopera.org/simulcast for complete information.
Soprano Georgia Jarman, will sing the lead role of the fatally ill courtesan, Violetta Valéry. She’ll be making sparks with tenor René Barbera, who is making his Dallas Opera debut in the role of Alfredo, her true love. For another key role, Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont, The Dallas Opera is bringing back an extraordinary baritone: Vladislav Sulimsky from Belarus. Two dynamic Italians will be making their company debuts, conductor Carlo Montanaro and director Stefania Panighini to lead the production. The chorus is a magnificent presence in this opera and will be prepared by acclaimed Dallas Opera Chorus Master Alexander Rom.
Sung in Italian, with English language translations projected above the stage, La Traviata can also be experienced at five additional performances: October 29, November 1, 4, 10, 12, 2017 in the Winspear Opera House with tickets starting at just $19. Tickets may be purchased online, 24/7, at www.dallasopera.org or by contacting The Dallas Opera Ticket Office at 214.443.1000.
About Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park serves as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors. The 5.2 acre deck park, designed by the Office of James Burnett, is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Pearl and St. Paul streets in downtown Dallas. Klyde Warren Park is a highly active space, providing daily free programming for the public ranging from yoga to lecture series to outdoor concerts and films. The park is privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation. For more information on programming, volunteering or to make a donation to support free daily programs, please visit www.KlydeWarrenPark.org.
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The complete season schedule, artist and production team bios, synopses and more can be found at www.dallasopera.org.
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ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA
Founded in 1957, The Dallas Opera is an internationally-recognized innovator dedicated to the overall advancement of the operatic art form and the support of established and emerging artists, as well as the education and development of new opera audiences in North Texas—and beyond. These goals are achieved by commissioning and producing world-class opera; through ground-breaking institutes, national competitions and topical programs; and by presenting opera in both traditional and non-traditional formats and venues in order to attract patrons of every age, background, educational level, and ethnicity—while engaging with more than 87,000 people in our community each year. TDO is equally committed to the task of responsible stewardship and is managed with efficiency and accountability, to the highest possible standards.
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2017-2018 SEASON SPONSOR
The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family
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EVENTS, GUESTS AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA
IS AVAILABLE ONLINE, 24/7. VISIT WWW.DALLASOPERA.ORG
FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Contact Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and PR at suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org
Or Celeste Hart, Communications Manager at celeste.hart@dallasopera.org
The Dallas Opera is supported, in part, by funds from: Elsa von Seggern Foundation; Texas Instruments Foundation; the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs; the Texas Commission on the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
American Airlines is the official airline of The Dallas Opera. Lexus is the official vehicle of The Dallas Opera. Advertising support from The Dallas Morning News.
The Dallas Opera Family Performances are generously supported by
Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and the Betty and Steve Suellentrop Educational Outreach Fund.
TDO Family Performances are a part of the Perot Foundation Education and Community Outreach Programs
TICKET INFORMATION FOR THE 2017-2018 DALLAS OPERA SEASON
All performances are in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center unless otherwise indicated. Single Tickets range from $19 to $289. Family performance tickets are just $5. For more information or to make your purchase, contact The Dallas Opera Ticket Office at 214.443.1000 or visit us online, 24/7, at www.dallasopera.org.
THE DALLAS OPERA 2017-2018 SEASON MAINSTAGE INFORMATION
The Dallas Opera celebrates its Sixty-First International Season in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. English translations will be projected above the stage at every performance and assistance is available for the hearing impaired. With the exception of FIRST NIGHT, The Joy and Ronald Mankoff Pre-Opera Talk will begin one hour prior to curtain, at most performances.
FREE Community Event – SHOW BOAT SIMULCAST!
THE DALLAS OPERA IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE ANOTHER OUTSTANDING,
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT AT AT&T STADIUM IN ARLINGTON!
A ONE-TIME-ONLY SIMULCAST OF SHOW BOAT BY JEROME KERN
BOOK AND LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
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SPONSORED BY THE DALLAS FOUNDATION
With Additional Support from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation
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SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016
Stadium Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Live Opera Performance at 7:30 PM
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With WB Classics Cartoon:
“ANOTHER FROGGY EVENING”
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Free Seating, Free Parking, Paid Concessions
www.dallasopera.org/simulcast
DALLAS, TX, JANUARY 21, 2016 – The Dallas Opera, in partnership with AT&T Stadium and with support from our founding sponsor, The Dallas Foundation, is extremely proud to announce the company’s fifth stadium simulcast. This program has reached more than 63,000 people since the first free public presentation in 2010.
The simulcast of the legendary 1927 American Musical, SHOW BOAT, conducted by Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX (home of the Dallas Cowboys).
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Curtain time for that evening’s live performance of this critically acclaimed production of a twentieth-century musical theater masterpiece is 7:30 p.m.
Free parking is available, starting at 5:00 p.m. in lots 1, 2, 3 and 10. Enter through gates A and K on the north side of the stadium. There is no reserved parking.
The simulcast will be hosted by local radio personality Jody Dean with able assistance from co-host Kristian Roberts, Dallas Opera Education Program Senior Manager.
As always, pre-performance entertainment will include trivia contests, a pre-performance workshop at 5:00 p.m. for kids from grades K through 6 (sign up online), and a screening of the WB Classics cartoon, “Another Froggy Evening.”
Although the cartoon was produced in 1995, it is actually a prequel (and tribute) to the 1955 classic “One Froggy Evening,” created by Michael Maltese and Chuck Jones. As you might expect, the prequel explores the curious origins of the cartoon character Michigan J. Frog.
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Stadium guests will then experience a groundbreaking work from the American Musical canon, based on the novel by Edna Ferber. Composed by Jerome Kern with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, SHOW BOAT courageously addressed some of the most contentious social issues of the day within the context of a beautifully told story of a bittersweet, lifelong romance. The American Musical would never be the same again.
Based on the novel by Edna Ferber, SHOW BOAT is the source of many memorable musical numbers including “Make Believe,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” and “Ol’ Man River.” The landmark musical also tackled such taboo subjects as racism, alcohol addiction and miscegenation on this journey through several transformative decades of American life.
This brilliant Francesca Zambello production of SHOW BOAT, created for Lyric Opera of Chicago, carries us down the Mississippi, through love’s choppy waters, as life rolls on for Magnolia and the gambling man she adores.
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Patrons will be able to enjoy the SHOW BOAT simulcast, live from the Shannon and Ted Skokos Stage in the Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, on the world’s largest high-definition video board structure suspended directly above the playing field.
This performance will take place as part of The Dallas Opera’s nationally recognized, free public simulcast program, which has attracted more than 60,000 patrons over the past five years. Thousands more are expected to attend next April.
“The Dallas Foundation has been pleased to support The Dallas Opera’s simulcasts to AT&T Stadium since 2012, helping to provide families throughout our community the chance to experience world-class opera in this unique and relaxed setting,” remarked Mary M. Jalonick, President and CEO of The Dallas Foundation. “This successful partnership has inspired our Board of Governors to pledge our continued support of these efforts through 2017.
“The Dallas Foundation is proud to be the Founding Sponsor of The Dallas Opera AT&T Stadium Simulcasts.”
The Dallas Opera’s SHOW BOAT Simulcast has additional generous support from: The Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation
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SHOW BOAT stars Canadian soprano Andriana Chuchman, praised by The Chicago Tribune for radiating “enough vocal allure, physical beauty and charm to light up the stage,” in the role of Magnolia Hawks and “elegant” baritone Michael Todd Simpson (Huffington Post), a Dallas Opera favorite, as the irresistible Gaylord Ravenal.
This production also marks the company debut of soprano Alyson Cambridge as Julie, whose secret reveals shameful attitudes that once hovered beneath the surface of American life.
In the iconic role of “Joe,” bass Morris Robinson, a commanding Commendatore in TDO’s 2010 Don Giovanni, “brings a penetratingly deep operatic bass to ‘Ol Man River’,” according to Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times.
Soprano Angela Renée Simpson, with a voice that can “bring the house down” (Opera News) will perform the role of Queenie.
Broadway dancer, singer, actor Lara Teeter dazzles as Cap’n Andy, the owner of The Cotton Blossom, and mezzo-soprano Mary-Pat Green makes a delightful Parthy Ann Hawks—both, in their Dallas Opera debuts.
Conducted by Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director Emmanuel Villaume and directed by E. Loren Meeker, “whose megawatt talent lights up the stage” (Berkshire Fine Arts), our season finale is a high watermark in this season’s altogether extraordinary journey.
The Dallas Opera’s AT&T Stadium Simulcast is one of six performances of the opera that will take place on April 15, 17(m), 20, 23, 29 and May 1(m), 2016 in the Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Free general admission tickets to The Dallas Opera’s SHOW BOAT simulcast at AT&T Stadium can be obtained right now through the Dallas Opera website: www.dallasopera.org/simulcast.
To register your child for the free pre-performance workshop at 5 p.m., which explores the components of opera and how opera is made, as well as “opera etiquette” and the story of SHOW BOAT, go to www.dallasopera.org/simulcast.
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“It’s been a personal goal of mine to engage the finest world-class artists to create an unforgettable entertainment experience for people from all walks of life,” explains Keith Cerny, Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO of The Dallas Opera, “and nothing does this better than opera—a spectacular art form made even more so when viewed on the largest high-definition screens in the country.
“The Dallas Opera is deeply honored that our founding sponsor, The Dallas Foundation, is supporting this event for a fifth consecutive year and we are equally grateful for the generosity of the Jones Family, who encouraged this extraordinary collaboration with the Cowboys organization from the moment we made our dream known to them.
“I am certain that the centralized location of AT&T Stadium will—once again—prove to be a tremendous draw,” Mr. Cerny added. “With free parking, a wear-what-you-want dress code, a brilliant cast that underscores the diversity of today’s opera audience, on-screen supertitles and plenty of available concessions—this night will continue to redefine 21st century opera as a family-friendly entertainment experience.”
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“The partnership between AT&T Stadium and The Dallas Opera has continued to grow, and we are beyond thrilled that this tradition will continue at our stadium for a fifth year with yet another amazing presentation,” said Dallas Cowboys Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones Anderson. “In joining art, technology and music through these simulcasts, we are honored to share this experience once more with our fans in North Texas.
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EVENTS, GUESTS AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT “JANUARY AT THE DALLAS OPERA”
IS CONVENIENTLY AVAILABLE ONLINE, 24/7
VISIT WWW.DALLASOPERA.ORG
For high-resolution digital photographs suitable for print
To arrange an interview or obtain additional information
Please contact
Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and Public Relations
214.443.1014 or suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org
Or Celeste Hart, Communications Manager
214-443-1071 or celeste.hart@dallasopera.org.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, 2015-2016 SEASON SPONSOR FOR THE DALLAS OPERA’S “SEEKING THE HUMAN ELEMENT” SEASON
Ticket Information for the 2015-2016 Dallas Opera Season
All performances are in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center unless otherwise described. Single Tickets range from $19 to $275. Season subscriptions for 2016-2017 go on sale April 1, 2016 (starting at just $95) and single tickets for the 60th Season go on sale to the general public on July 11, 2016. Family performance tickets are just $5. For more information or to make your purchase for the current season, contact The Dallas Opera Ticket Services Office at 214.443.1000 or visit us online, 24/7, at www.dallasopera.org.