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fromObserver
13 hours ago

Gabriella Reyes and Duke Kim Bridge Disciplines in a Bold New 'West Side Story' in L.A.

Partnered for the first time, Reyes and Kim are under the direction of the great Francesca Zambello who, by her own count, is directing West Side Story for the 12th time, including productions at the Bregenz Festival on Lake Constance and an outdoor show overlooking the harbor in Sydney, Australia. In the U.S., she helmed productions at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera and the Glimmerglass Fest
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Review: Fascism and a clown suit: L.A. Opera's gripping new 'Rigoletto'

Rigoletto evokes sympathy for the outsider amidst authoritarianism.
L.A. Opera's latest production offers a politically charged interpretation of 'Rigoletto.'
Quinn Kelsey's performance captivates, embodying the terror of the role.
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