Verdi’s Aida is often thought of as a grand spectacle, and in the past few months, fans have repeatedly asked one thing about this summer’s production: will there be elephants? Well, the elephants have arrived. There won’t be any live … Continue reading
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Soprano Michelle Johnson will sing the title role in this summer’s new production of Verdi’s Aida, directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by Nader Abbassi. Michelle was a Grand Prize Winner of the 2011 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She … Continue reading
Michelle Johnson, who joins Glimmerglass this summer in the title role of Aida, shared one of her favorite recipes with us, Black-Eyed Pea Casserole – just in time for Thanksgiving! Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 … Continue reading
I’m currently in Switzerland, directing a new production of Rebecca (which you can see on Broadway this coming spring), but as always I have Glimmerglass on the mind. So below is my list of recommended reading for the year leading … Continue reading












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