United Kingdom Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 9.7.2024. (JPr)
A twenty-first century Jesus Christ Superstar proves to be misconceived and far from a Second Coming
Jim Pritchard
Nicoletta Manni and Reece Clarke excel in MacMillan’s L’histoire de Manon at Milan’s La Scala
Italy Kenneth MacMillan’s L’histoire de Manon: Dancers and Orchestra of La Scala Theatre Ballet / Paul Connelly (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Stefania Grimaldi) from La Scala, Milan, 8.7.2024. (JPr)
Livermore’s new Turandot is in an opium haze at Milan’s La Scala as Netrebko and Eyvazov are victorious
Italy Puccini, Turandot: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan / Michele Gamba (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Anna Gettel) from La Scala, Milan, 4.7.2024. (JPr)
Vienna State Opera’s Nureyev Gala rekindles memories of the legendary dancer and choreographer
Austria Vienna State Opera’s Nureyev Gala: Dancers of Vienna State Ballet and guests, Orchestra of Vienna State Opera / Wolfgang Heinz (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Balázs Delbó) from the Vienna State Opera, 29.6.2024. (JPr)
The Flying Dutchman in Birmingham next week is the UK’s first Black- and Asian-led Wagner production
Ambitious and diverse production of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman to be performed at Birmingham’s Bradshaw Hall on 7, 10 and 13 July 2024
The first Black- and Asian-led Wagner production in the UK, the project aims to break down racial barriers within the opera sector. This production of Wagner will be performed and seen by many people of mixed ethnic heritage who may never have experienced opera before.
Anton & Giovanni Together is a highly recommended, exhilarating, entertaining show
United Kingdom Anton & Giovanni Together – The Live Tour: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 23.6.2024. (JPr)
Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican is an undemanding, enjoyable, five-star evening of musical theatre nostalgia
United Kingdom Kiss me, Kate (Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Sam and Bella Spewack): Barbican Theatre, London, 15.6.2024. (JPr)
Enkhbat and Radvanovsky transcend criticism in Pappano’s Covent Garden ‘farewell’ Andrea Chénier
United Kingdom Giordano, Andrea Chénier: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House London / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Performance of 5.6.2024 broadcast as live (directed by Peter Jones) from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, to the Cineworld Basildon, Essex, 11.6.2024. (JPr)
