Big man in town Big man in town

A strong revival of Falstaff at the Los Angeles Opera proves a fitting farewell vehicle for Music Director James Conlon.

By April 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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They do the sand dance, don’t you know? They do the sand dance, don’t you know?

Akhnaten has lost none of its power or glitz at the Los Angeles Opera.

By March 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Paris is always a good idea Paris is always a good idea

Though perhaps showing its age, a storied production of La bohème nonetheless makes a welcome return to the Los Angeles Opera

By December 05, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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It all began tonight It all began tonight

West Side Story opened LA Opera’s 40th anniversary season with fury and flair

By September 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Candid theatricality Candid theatricality

Out of sheer morbid curiosity last evening I pulled up the “orders” page of my Amazon account and searched Otello to discover that over the past 11 years. I’ve ordered 15 items with that title (one as recently as last night!)

By May 31, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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