There’s an old girl in town
The production will also mark a notable New York City Opera debut with the role of the Old Lady played by Linda Lavin.
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La Cieca
“New York City Opera is thrilled to announce the cast for its January 2017 production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. . . . The production will also mark a notable New York City Opera debut with the role of the Old Lady played by Linda Lavin, the television, stage and cabaret star and Tony Award®-winning actress best known for playing the title role in the television series Alice” promises a press elease from NYCO.
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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: new york city opera
