<em>The Women</em> are like that <em>The Women</em> are like that

A stylish and funny Così fan tutte at LA Opera is a pretty glam affair, according to Patrick Mack.

By March 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Sisters are doing it for themselves Sisters are doing it for themselves

Some consider Katharine Hepburn a tomboy — I don’t share that view, but the particular iconoclastic style she was already cultivating in her early days certainly suits Jo March.

By July 13, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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A necessary luxury A necessary luxury

One of the greatest pleasures of our continuing Katharine Hepburn series for me has been rediscovering how marvelous she can be.

By June 29, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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The real deal The real deal

Yusif Eyvazov dominated Friday’s Met premiere of Pikovaya Dama with a fearless, world-class portrayal that instantly transformed the opera into December’s must-see event.

By December 01, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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The party’s over The party’s over

Seven characters step forward and sing a rousing opening number, “The Party Goes On,” accompanied by images of job lines, Hoovervilles, and soup kitchens.

By March 16, 2017 at 10:31 AM
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