A number of years ago I was doing research on Anthony Davis’s X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X (1985) at the archives of the New York Public Library when I came across an intriguing clause in a contract for the various organizations producing the opera. “The word ‘jazz’,” it read, “should not be …
Learn more about the production here. Have time to take a quick 1-min survey? Click Here! Audience Reactions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W2mO1ir2P0 Harriet Superb and fascinating performance! Well sung and acted by each of the featured singers. I was surprised at how much I actually enjoyed the reversal of the acts! It made it “new”, …
Learn more about the production here. Have time to take a quick 1-min survey? Click Here! Terri Both my husband and I loved Ballet Hispanico’s Dona Peron! The prima ballerina gave a beautiful, strong, and captivating performance while the rest of the company provided a wonderful showcase for her. The set and costuming were simple …
Learn more about the production here. Have time to take a quick 1-min survey? Click Here! Elizabeth Mays Frida, played by Catalina Cuervo, was phenominal. Her voice was clear, consistent and always in character; her presence swayed across the stage with such elegance and sass. I would love to see this play again, preferably on …
After more than 50 years, Michigan Opera Theatre is changing its name: in tandem with a return to the Detroit Opera House for the April 2 premiere of La bohème, the company will be known as Detroit Opera. The name change marks a new era in the company, highlighting the transformative vision unveiled in spring …
By: Austin T. Richey In Michigan Opera Theatre’s 2015 production of Frida, production designer Moníka Essen brought the many experiences of Frida Kahlo to the stage, from her youth, to her rise as a painter, to her dreams and nightmares. Now, Frida returns to Detroit after a successful run of productions around the country, and …
Catalina Cuervo and I had never met, but I felt I knew her as soon as we connected for a chat on Zoom. She reminded me of the Latinas I grew up with in my family and all around L.A. – in all the best ways. There was anima whenever she spoke of things she …
[Detroit, MI] – Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) is pleased to announce we have been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. MOT is recommended to receive $150,000 and may use this funding to save jobs …
Learn more about the production here. Have time to take a quick 1-min survey? Click Here! Sue I always enjoy seeing the joy on the faces of this troupe. You can tell that they are having the best time. So it was a little bit different with the masks on but still amazing. And the …
You may have recently read in the news of three extraordinary grant awards Michigan Opera Theatre received in support of artistic work, audience growth, general operations, and the Capital Campaign for the Detroit Opera House. These generous contributions are an investment in the new work MOT is undertaking to create innovative opera productions, engage our …