Your doyenne and her faithful confidante Dawn Fatale are off later this week for a safari, seeking the wild Regie in its natural habitat. Fans of the box who might like to meet up with Dawn or little me during our peregrinations are advised to consult the itinerary after the jump.

Stuttgart
May 2: Luisa Miller
May 3: Der Rosenkavalier
May 4:  [Free night – Suggestions, anyone?]
May 5: Platée

Düsseldorf
May 6:  Xerxes

Berlin (Komische Oper)
May 7: Così fan tutte
May 8: West Side Story
May 9: [Free night]*
May 10: Moses und Aron

* Anyone seen either of these theater productions: Der Zerbrochene Krug at the Berliner Ensemble or Richard III at the Schaubühne? Or something else?

To get in touch with us (i.e., James or Rich) before or during our Tournee, please email [email protected].

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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