La Cage aux Régisseurs
By
La Cieca
Those sleek monochromatic idols were, in fact, film stars in last week’s Regie quiz. This Opéra national du Rhin production of La Belle Hélène, directed by Mariame Clément, won half credit for talented cosmodimontevergine, who recognized William Randolph Hearst’s neo-classical swimming pool in San Simeon and recalled the use of that image in a recent staging of the Offenbach operetta.
Speaking of iconic images, La Cieca is sure the cher public will be delighted to note the return of legendary Jessye Norman to the boards, as seen in the second photograph of the quiz.
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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Topics: Regie
