The cabaret show “Viva la Diva,” directed by Our Own JJ and starring Dorothy Bishop, has been booked for an additional performance this week as part of the Pillowfight Theatre Festival. The show goes on at 9:00 p.m. on July 3 at The Green Room at 45 Bleecker. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Already rave reviews are pouring in for the premiere of “Viva la Diva” on Sunday:

“You’ll have so much fun watching this dynamo in action that you leave humming opera and seriously considering booking a cruise. When’s the last time that happened? Viva la Diva!” — Laurie Lawson/Electronic Link Journey.

“Thanks so much for a great afternoon with all those high Q#s, dancers and flowing diaphanous gowns!” — A loyal member of the cher public.

“Dorothy is a double dip of divaliciousness!” — A cher member of the loyal public.

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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