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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

A season of Handel! by Sarah B. Roberts

I realized last night, as I was re-stocking and organizing my Ticket Vault, that I will be seeing three separate George Frideric Handel operas this season!    I am extremely e…

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Monday, August 8, 2011

The 2011/2012 Ticket Scramble by Sarah B. Roberts

After months of preparation, I proclaim the 2011/2012 Ticket Scramble a success.  I, with a little help from my friends, pour over the websites and season brochures of the Metropol…

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Rest in peace: Saint Agnes by Sarah B. Roberts

We heard today that Dr. Agnes Varis passed away on Friday.  She was 81.   Although I never met Dr. Varis, I felt very fond of her and often wished that I would cross paths wit…

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Selma Jezková, Royal Danish Opera at Lincoln Center Festival by Sarah B. Roberts

On a whim, I bought a ticket for last night's one night only performance of Selma Jezková.  As part of the Lincoln Center Festival, it was staged in the Rose Theatre, which was a …

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Friday, July 29, 2011

Summer blockbuster: Renée Fleming and Joseph Calleja Live with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra by Sarah B. Roberts

Finally, Renée is where she belongs: sandwiched between Captain America and Harry Potter!  Broadcasted into movie theatres via Fathom Events, Renée Fleming and Joseph Calleja a…

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Follies on Broadway! by Sarah B. Roberts

Yesterday I saw these Follies ads on the 1 train downtown platform at the 59th Street station.  It slightly elevated my excitement that the Kennedy Center's production of Follies is …

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Check out Stage Rush TV - It's me up thar! by Sarah B. Roberts

I appeared on the 71st episode of Stage Rush TV!    Jesse North, the creator and host of Stage Rush, extended the invitation to come talk about Kate Baldwin's recent concert, …

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Zarkana at Radio City Music Hall by Sarah B. Roberts

I recently had the opportunity to see Zarkana at Radio City Music Hall. It's the latest production by Cirque du Soleil.   They self-bill the show as an "irresistibly odd escape."&n…

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Monday, July 25, 2011

Angela Lansbury, the non-singing character actress by Sarah B. Roberts

Angela Lansbury is a "non-singing character actress."  So sayeth Anne Midgette, critic of The Washington Post, in her review of the production of SWEENEY TODD at Wolf Trap.   …

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Monday, July 18, 2011