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Mason Bates' Met-bound opera 'Kavalier & Clay' based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in Indiana

When composer Mason Bates approached Michael Chabon about turning his novel “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” into an opera, he said the writer told him frankly that “opera was not his ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 14

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

How to Save Opera in America? Make It New Again.

To survive and thrive, we can’t rely on the glories of the past.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

Oddball opera has a glorious moment in L.A., meatballs and all

Independent Opera's "The Stone Guest" is revelatory, L.A. Opera's "Romeo and Juliet" is exhilarating and Pacific Opera Project's super-rare production of "Don Bucefalo" proves a nutty delight.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor

Daniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly century-and-a-half history, leading at least two productions each season starting in ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

From Sunset Beach to Dallas: the top 20 TV soap operas that are no more

Massacres at weddings! Naked buttocks! Jude Law! With the final episode of BBC medical drama Doctors airing this week, here are the finest melodramas that didn’t make it. Any chance of a second ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Are the Warriors for real? Plus Haliburton’s struggles, NBA Soap Opera teams & is Gradey Dick making a leap? | The Kevin O'Connor Show

On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by True Hoops' David Thorpe to discuss the biggest headlines from the start of the NBA season. They break down the reason for the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Opera singer Bryn Terfel: ‘Who would play me in the film of my life? Meat Loaf’

The bass-baritone on nerves at King Charles’s coronation, upsetting conductor Daniel Barenboim, and a nasty dog bite. Born in north Wales, Bryn Terfel, 59, made his Welsh National Opera debut in ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Mets discussing Garrett Crochet this offseason: report

The White Sox could be looking to trade LHP Garrett Crochet this offseason and the Mets are reportedly one of a few teams looking into it.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Pros and Cons: Should Mets sign Corbin Burnes?

Should the Mets sign free agent Corbin Burnes? Here are the pros and cons...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Pros and Cons: Should Mets sign Walker Buehler?

Should the Mets sign free agent pitcher Walker Buehler? Here are the pros and cons...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Elon Musk recently met with Iran's ambassador to U.N.

Elon Musk's meeting comes as the Iranians seek a channel into President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.

At the Met, Black Artists Salute an Enduring Affinity With Egypt

A shimmering dream on the Nile has inspired creativity from the Harlem Renaissance to Kara Walker to Beyoncé. But how much can you play with the past?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

The Biggest Surprise at the Met’s Egypt Show? Live Performance

Black artists have long claimed ancient Egypt as their own. Now they’re telling their stories in person on the museum’s floor.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Two Met officers charged with sexual assault

The officers are each charged with four counts of sexual assault on a woman in London, say police.

Mets acquire OF Siri from Rays for reliever Orze

The Mets acquired veteran OF Jose Siri from the Rays in exchange for reliever Eric Orze.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Mets acquire outfielder Jose Siri in trade with Rays

The Mets added to their outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Jose Siri in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Met officers investigated over woman's crash death

The heavily pregnant woman died after a collision with an unmarked car in south-east London.

Stay or Go: Should Mets trade Jeff McNeil?

Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil has two years remaining on his contract. Should he be traded before the 2025 MLB season?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

BBC warned by Met over report into Tim Westwood allegations

The former Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ has denied claims of misconduct, calling them false.

Nestor Cortes Savored His Moment But Was Met With a Humbling Result

The Yankees pitcher walked off the field after Freddie Freeman’s grand slam ended the game in a 6-3 Dodgers victory.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Ranking Mets' top five priorities for 2024 MLB offseason

With the Mets coming off a magical run to the NLCS and well-positioned payroll-wise to pounce at the top end of the market this offseason, the stars seem to be aligning.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Joaquin Phoenix Met With Christopher Nolan Over The Dark Knight's Joker Role

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix, who won the Academy Award for his take on the Joker in the first feature film, the actor revealed he almost played the part in another Batman movie. In a new ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Stay or Go: Should Mets re-sign Pete Alonso?

In the case of free agent Pete Alonso and the Mets, there's more at work here than 'how much should we offer a power-hitting first baseman entering his age-30 season?'

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Met Police told about Al Fayed a decade earlier than stated

Police said the first report was in 2005, but the family of a woman who has since died reveal she made a complaint a decade earlier.

10 bold predictions for the 2024 MLB offseason, including for Mets and Yankees

Here are my 10 bold predictions for the MLB offseason, centered mostly around our New York teams and stars.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Mets decline Phil Maton's option for 2025, making him a free agent

The Mets are declining the 2025 option on reliever Phil Maton, whom they acquired from the Rays last season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

How Billy met Molly - the orphaned otter who is now part of the family

A man's bond with an orphaned otter changed his life and became a movie hit.

Stay or Go: Should Mets re-sign Jose Iglesias?

Of all the players on the 2024 Mets, the easiest throughline to cite when it comes to the team going from very bad to very good is Jose Iglesias.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

A report from the GM Meetings on the Yankees, Mets, and Juan Soto

With the GM Meetings nearly over and the MLB offseason stirring to life, longstanding speculation about Juan Soto’s free agency has become reality: The Mets and Yankees are hot for him.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Montgomery, D-backs GM met after owner's diss

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said he met with Jordan Montgomery after owner Ken Kendrick called the pitcher's $25 million deal "a horrible decision."

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Met police refer two cases to watchdog after Fayed investigation complaints

Complaints involve inquiries from 2008 and 2013, quality of force’s response and how details leaked in later case. Scotland Yard has referred two cases to the police watchdog after receiving ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'

London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now.

With Brush and Ink, Tong Yang-Tze Brings a Message of Freedom to the Met

Tong Yang-Tze is reviving an ancient but disappearing practice and making it contemporary — writ large.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Mets’ Tyrone Taylor undergoes two procedures, expected to be ready for spring training

The Mets announced that outfielder Tyrone Taylor underwent a umbilical hernia repair on Oct. 30 and a right elbow loose body removal on Thursday in New York.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Demi Moore: Ghosts, dreams and the tiniest dog you've ever met

With "The Substance," the star has a hit movie that speaks to the "violence we can have against ourselves in the pursuit of some idea of perfection."

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

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