Masked Ball Photos

Photos from the dress rehearsal of Masked Ball at the Lyric.  That's me above, in the center (in that fabulous hat) as Colombina.  Below, a close up of that fabulous hat and my fun white wig.  Masked Ball runs through December 10th. 

Top photo courtesy of the Lyric Opera. See more photos from dress rehearsal on their facebook page.

Un Ballo in Maschera

November 1st brings us that much closer to my next production.  See me as Colombina in The Lyric Opera's production of A Masked Ball or in Italian, Un Ballo in Maschera opening November 15, 2010. 

A love triangle turns deadly in one of Italian opera's greatest hits!
Conspirators want the monarch dead — and suspected adultery plays right into their murderous plans.
The king is in love with his best friend's wife — and she's in love with him. Desperate to extinguish her ardor, she turns to a sorceress for help — but too late! The secret's out and a devastated husband takes his revenge!
You'll thrill to Verdi at the peak of his musical and dramatic genius as he delves deeply into the psyches of three people who love, yet destroy, each other.

Masked Ball is only here for eight performances!  November 15 through December 10, 2010.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Lyric Opera's website.

Opera versus Hockey

Interesting piece talking about the October run of Carmen and comparing opera to hockey.  The first run of Carmen closed today, but will be back with a few changes in the cast for a run in March 2011.  Video courtesy of Fox News Chicago.

Carmen Photos

Carmen opened last night to a full house and a standing ovation.  Here's a photo from Act I courtsey of the Lyric Opera.  That's me on the right watching the children's chorus march onstage.  Check out more photos on their facebook page.

Carmen Dress Rehearsal

Take a sneak peek at some of the fabulous costumes from the Lyric's production of Carmen.  Opening night is October 13, 2010.  Purchase tickets and get more info here.

Carmen Opens October 13th

Make sure you purchase your tickets for the Lyric Opera's production of Carmen.  It's full of great singing and amazing costumes!  Get tickets here, read the Lyric's overview below.

Find out why this is the most popular opera in the world!
What could make a man cheat on his fiancée, drive his mother to tears, and ditch a good job? One woman — Carmen! She's the sex-bomb, gypsy seductress who loves them and leaves them — tossing egos and hearts in the dust.
To the tune of some of the most memorable music ever composed (the Toreador Song, the Habanera, and more!) her story unfolds in the sultry Spanish sun: Corporal Don José arrests Carmen for knifing another cigarette girl — but he's the emotional prisoner! So how can he possibly let her live when she dumps him for a famous matador?

Carmen runs October 13th through October 29th then remounts in March 2011.