La Cieca’s fingers are trembling as she types these words because she has only just learned that amazing, awesome, authentic Aprile Millo will take on the title role of Leoncavallo’s Zaza for New York’s Teatro Grattacielo this fall. This latest installment in La Millo’s matriculation at the School of Verismo transpires November 12, 2005 at Alice Tully Hall. Glance at the details, but for heaven’s sake, buy your tickets now, because this, my dears, is an event. (La Cieca will most assuredly be among Le tout New-York in attendance for the hot diva-as-diva action!)