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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 ...

Angelina Jolie 'spellbinding' as opera star Callas

The actress plays the lead role in Pablo Larraín's Maria, which could place her in the Oscars race.

Bass David Leigh finding that a successful opera career is no 'impossible dream'

When David Leigh sang “The Impossible Dream” at his father’s funeral, the moment was both a testament to his past and a harbinger of his future

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Review: The goth opera 'Black Lodge' delivers a messy, sonic shock in DTLA

Timur stars in David T. Little's goth opera, "Black Lounge," a CAP UCLA presentation that weirdly connects the composer with David Lynch, Antonin Artaud and William S. Burroughs.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

Met Opera and Singer Injured in Onstage Fall Settle Decade-Old Lawsuit

Wendy White, a veteran mezzo-soprano, was performing when she fell in 2011. Her suit, which claimed negligence, had been one of the company’s longest-running court cases.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Inside Gustavo Santaolalla's new Spanish 'Dracula' score for L.A. Opera's live show

Composer Gustavo Santaolalla talks about taking on the 1931 classic 'Dracula' score. The Oscar winner takes the United Theater on Broadway stage with the L.A. Opera orchestra.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session

It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 12

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