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More Geheimnisregie. What’s the opera? (Hint: it’s not Carmen).

on December 13, 2007 at 11:54 AM

That “Cate Blanchett” Traviata we were talking about earlier? Turns out there’s video of the dress rehearsal.

on December 07, 2007 at 9:35 AM

The people have spoken, and they have chosen Winpal as the author of the wittiest Season Brochure. Congratulations to Winpal and all you cher public who participated!

on December 07, 2007 at 1:05 AM

Which opera is this? And for bonus Cieca Bucks, which scene?

on December 05, 2007 at 2:02 PM

Excellent lines from some of the many, many “Season Brochures” that didn’t make the final five. Soprano Montserrat Caballe stars as Jeanette, a virginal pony who for most of the opera is disguised as a mysterious duck. Montserrat Caballe is perhaps best known from TV’s Sex & The City where she sang the lilting melody…

on December 04, 2007 at 6:21 PM

Now is the time to restore La Cieca’s faith in the democratic process, cher public! The polls will remain open until midnight on Thursday, December 6. Remember, the winner receives a gift certificate from amazon.com. Which is your favorite Season Brochure? The 1924 Season for Parma Grand Opera by Julian The 1954 Season for Selma…

on December 04, 2007 at 2:55 PM

Not the clearest sound, but, oh my dear, could those girls ever sing back then!

on December 03, 2007 at 12:38 AM

Yes, it’s yet another Geheimnisregie quiz. Which opera is this?

on December 01, 2007 at 4:01 PM

La Cieca presents an all-purpose season brochure for an American opera company, done in the familiar “Mad-Lib” style. Enter text in the boxes below, then click the “Go Mad” button to read your version of The Season Brochure.

on November 28, 2007 at 4:19 PM

No, this opera is not Der Tee und das Mitleid. Rather, it’s . . . ? At least one of you has guessed correctly so far. Let’s see if we can reach a consensus with the help of an additional image.

on November 20, 2007 at 7:42 PM

Not the newest observation, but perhaps relevant again at the moment. So, tell me, what do these two ladies have in common (besides the family resemblance, of course)? [UPDATE: I’ve traded out the original image of Joyce Castle for something more representative.]

on November 16, 2007 at 3:43 PM

Another challenge from La Cieca: who is this Miss Lucy? The cher public will make their educated guesses in the comments section, please.

on November 15, 2007 at 10:14 PM

Create a caption for this photo:

on November 14, 2007 at 2:38 PM

Three photos from the same production this time. Guesses in the comments — and if you know the answer, please keep quiet while the others play!

on November 12, 2007 at 11:51 PM