In rehearsal at Lyric Opera of Chicago for my two-act work, “Blue.” I had gone to bed on election night with a mixed sense of hope and dread and woke up Wednesday morning with a deep sense of grief, ...

In a work that echoes tragic stories from the daily news, the New Orleans Opera will present “Blue,” a two-act, English-language opera with an all-Black cast. Composed by Tony Award-winner Jeanine ...

Tenor Travon D. Walker is no stranger to local stages. The 25-year-old is a second-year ensemble member of Chicago’s Ryan Opera Center, which trains the next generation of star singers. The Lyric ...

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Her nearness to God, the soprano says, has helped her navigate a difficult industry. Paola Kudacki/Met Opera The 40-year-old singer started voice lessons at the age of 6, initially coached by her ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Once used to frequent rejection letters, Blue has become a regular on major stages and is singing the title role in “Aida” at the Metropolitan Opera.