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Why Jamie Lonsdale's 17th-century manor went on the market
When Jamie Lonsdale announced that he was putting his family's 17th-century manor house on the market for £35?million to pursue a career as an opera singer, it appeared a somewhat radical decision, especially as he confessed: "I haven't got the best operatic voice."
telegraph.co.uk (23 minutes ago)
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wrenching and real, with implications that could haunt them forever. In an...
foxnews.com (30 minutes ago)
All drama, no fun for Dodgers
Dodgers have plenty of issues, but only three hits in 7-0 loss to the Cardinals.The Dodgers probably won't win the National League West this season. But they might have a shot at an Emmy for best soap opera.
latimes.com (2 hours ago)
EBR school system expects more spending in 2013-14 fiscal year
The East Baton Rouge Parish school system will dip substantially into its reserves to stay in the black during the fiscal year that starts July 1 with projected revenue decreasing and spending increasing sharply, according to a proposed general opera...
theadvocate.com (6 hours ago)
Jodi Arias trial's jury foreman: 'We're mere mortals'
They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wrenching and real, with implications that could haunt them forever.
mydesert.com (6 hours ago)
Judith Fein: Ten Reasons to Love Pennsylvania
"You're going to Pennsylvania?" our friends asked. "You're usually flying off to some destination we've never heard of, but the state named after William Penn? Why Pennsylvania?" I could hear the thud of a gauntlet being tossed down when the words "why Pennsylvania?" were uttered. I picked up the metaphorical glove...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
PHOENIX - They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wrenching and real, with implications that could haunt them...
bostonherald.com (8 hours ago)
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
PHOENIX (AP) - They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wrenching and real, with implications that could haunt them...
yahoo.com (8 hours ago)
Alex Reedijk happy to make the work eclipse ‘dumb stuff’
A year from now - on May 21, 2014 - the curtain will rise on Scottish Opera’s much-acclaimed production of Madame...
thetimes.co.uk (10 hours ago)
Watch Two Men Reenact a Toddler Conversation: It's Hilariously Creepy!
If you have a 2-year-old, you know there's a whole lot of drama up in here over sharing and Mommy (it always comes back to Mommy). Dad Matthew Clarke saw the humanity in his toddler's struggle for self-actualization (or at least some fabulously absurd material) and created "Convos With My 2-Year-Old." The new video...
ivillage.com (10 hours ago)
Flickr, Snoopify, and More
These days, you can't turn around without some new photo-sharing app being thrown at you. And if you can't beat 'em, you might as well go along for the ride. We've got two of the newest right here for you, plus a speedier way to browse on your phone that's finally out of beta. Flickr: Sure, Yahoo just about killed...
gizmodo.com (11 hours ago)
80-year-old man oldest to climb Mount Everest
KATMANDU, Nepal – An 80-year-old Japanese man who began the year with his fourth heart opera ...
abqjournal.com (12 hours ago)
Why 'Revenge' Is Superior To 'Mad Men'
"Under the Dome" author Stephen King is gearing up for the launch of the CBS small screen-adaptation of his science fiction novel, which is set to premiere on Monday, June 24. The "Under The Dome" TV series, which stars Dean Norris ("Breaking Bad"), Mike Vogel ("The Help"), Rachelle Lefevre ("Twilight"), Colin Ford...
huffingtonpost.com (12 hours ago)
Lohengrin, Welsh National Opera, review
The Welsh National Opera's Lohengrin a delight, says Rupert Christiansen.
telegraph.co.uk (15 hours ago)
JJ Abrams must steer Star Wars clear of plot holes – he's our only hope
Spoiler warning: read if you've seen Star Trek: Into Darkness When JJ Abrams was announced earlier this year as the surprise director of the new Star Wars film following Disney's $4bn buyout of George Lucas's gently disintegrating space opera empire in October, there were few dissenting voices to be heard. Here was...
guardian.co.uk (15 hours ago)
Valery Gergiev 60th birthday gala – review
Valery Gergiev turned 60 earlier this month, an event formally celebrated at the Barbican with a London Symphony Orchestra concert billed as a gala, but which was actually more modest than that. Apart from a chorus of Happy Birthday at the end, there were few frills. The programme, for the most part serious,...
guardian.co.uk (16 hours ago)
Lohengrin – review
Welsh National Opera is building its summer season around the Wagner bicentenary. Next week it gives the British stage premiere of Jonathan Harvey's final opera, Wagner Dream, but most of its resources have gone into a new production of Lohengrin, directed and designed by Antony McDonald and conducted by the...
guardian.co.uk (16 hours ago)
Richard Wagner at 200: Still powerful and polarizing
Richard Wagner was born 200 years ago this week: on May 22, 1813. In most cases, two centuries is enough to establish a safe distance, a historical world of Empire-waisted gowns and early Romantic piano sonatas. Wagner, however, is neither safe nor distant. We’re still arguing, passionately, about his work. We’re...
washingtonpost.com (17 hours ago)
This Opera Was Written In A Nazi Concentration Camp
It is a small operatic gem that was written under torturous circumstances and almost failed to see the light of day when its composer was dragged off to the gas chambers before being able to hear it performed. But it lives on thanks to a professor of philosophy who survived Theresienstadt concentration camp, where...
huffingtonpost.com (17 hours ago)
Elisabeth Moss Speculates On Peggy's 'Mad Men' Future
Elisabeth Moss dropped by "Watch What Happens: Live" and revealed some hopes and dreams she has for her "Mad Men" character, Peggy. Of course, she has as much control over that as the viewing audience, but it's fun for a performer to speculate what the future holds for their character. "I kind of think she is going...
huffingtonpost.com (17 hours ago)
La Scala forced to cut number of operas
As it prepares to celebrate Verdi's 200th birthday, La Scala opera house in Milan has announced it is being forced to reduce the number of operas it will produce next season thanks to the economic crisis and cuts to its public funding.
telegraph.co.uk (18 hours ago)
West End marks 350 years of theatre
The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables are announced as shows performing free songs to the public, to mark 350 years of West End theatre.
bbci.co.uk (18 hours ago)
Parkland is the big winner at Freddy Awards
Parkland was the big winner with a total of six Freddy Awards, including the award for best musical for "Phantom of the Opera" and the best actor award for William Marshall, who played the title role, in the awards ceremony Thursday at Easton's State Theatre.
mcall.com (20 hours ago)
Cannes film festival diary: day 10
When the Cannes logo swings into view at the morning screening, the delegates greet it with a warm round of applause. It could almost be the very first screening, two Wednesdays in the past, when hopes were high and the whole festival stretched out like some fresh new frontier. On that occasion the guests applauded...
guardian.co.uk (20 hours ago)
Viktor Ullmann's opera written in Nazi concentration camp revived in Berlin
It is a small operatic gem that was written under tortuous circumstances and almost failed to see the light of day when its composer was dragged off to the gas chambers before even being able to hear it performed. But it lives on thanks to a professor of philosophy who survived Theresienstadt concentration camp...
guardian.co.uk (20 hours ago)
Glyndebourne 2013: Ariadne auf Naxos trailer - video
Glyndebourne's new production of Strauss's opera will be streamed live from the festival on 4 June at 7pm. Join us here then #ariadne
guardian.co.uk (23 hours ago)
Today in History for Friday, May 24, 2013
■ On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan, was dedicated by President Chester Alan Arthur and New York Gov. Grover Cleveland. ■ In 1775, John Hancock was elected President of the Continental Congress, succeeding Peyton Randolph. ■ In 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse transmitted the message “What...
amarillo.com (1 day ago)
GA students graduate with flair
After receiving a glowing introduction, actress Julie Bowen took the stage at Greenwich Academy to give the commencement address Wednesday and set the record straight. Bowen told the students they might not be the "Geatest Generation," like their great grandparents and grandparents, but they are the "Google...
newstimes.com (1 day ago)
Ethan Coen's First Play
NEW YORK — The world premiere of Ethan Coen's first full-length stage play, a revival of "The Threepenny Opera" and a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis will highlight the Atlantic Theater Company's upcoming season. The company unveiled its slate of 2013-14 offerings Thursday, which also includes a stage adaptation of...
huffingtonpost.com (1 day ago)
Music Review: Gotham Chamber Opera at Le Poisson Rouge
Gotham Chamber Opera featured works by Missy Mazzoli at Le Poisson Rouge on Wednesday evening.
nytimes.com (1 day ago)
