The Who’s rock opera ‘Quadrophenia’ turns 50 Thursday, October 26 by ABC NewsOn October 26, 1973, The Who released what would become one of their most iconic albums: Quadrophenia.The only Who album to be written entirely by guitarist Pete Townshend, it was the band’s second full-length rock opera, following 1969’s Tommy.The story, set in Brighton, England, in 1965, follows a young... Read More.
The Who’s Pete Townshend working on new rock opera Monday, October 23 by ABC NewsHere’s some exciting news for fans of The Who. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Pete Townshend just confirmed to The Sun that he is working on a new rock opera.The project, which will follow Townshend’s other rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, will be based on his 2019 debut... Read More.
First look at Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in new biopic about opera star Monday, October 9 by ABC NewsDirector Pablo Larraín has shared first-look photos of Angelina Jolie in costume as Maria Callas in his new biopic about the famed opera star, Maria.Known for his previous biopics Jackie and Spencer, this new project from Larraín will chronicle the “life of the legendary, iconic and controversial singer, often described as the... Read More.
Soap opera star dies by suicide: What to know about bipolar disorder Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The death of 43-year-old Billy Miller, an actor best known for his role in the soap opera The Young and the Restless, was due to suicide, his mother has confirmed.Patricia Miller wrote in a statement shared on X, the platform formerly... Read More.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready working on rock opera about Seattle music scene Wednesday, September 13 by ABC NewsThe story of the Seattle grunge scene of the '90s has been told in many mediums, but Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready is hoping to bring it to the theater stage.In an interview with Guitar World, McCready shares how the... Read More.
Angelina Jolie to star as opera singer Maria Callas in new biopic Friday, October 21 by ABC NewsAngelina Jolie is set to star in a new biopic that follows the life of American-born Greek opera singer Maria Callas.Titled Maria, the film comes from director Pablo Larraín and screenwriter Steven Knight — the team behind last year’s Spencer, which starred Kristen Stewart as... Read More.
The Smashing Pumpkins announce new 33-track, three-act “rock opera” album, ‘Atum’ Tuesday, September 20 by ABC NewsThe Smashing Pumpkins are coming back in a big way.The alt-rock vets -- now consisting of original members Billy Corgan, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin, plus longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder -- have announced a new album called Atum, a 33-track, three-act "rock opera" described... Read More.
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closing on Broadway after 35 years Friday, September 16 by ABC NewsThe curtain will permanently fall on Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera in February, The New York Times is reporting.The Tony-winning production, the longest running in Broadway's history, has reportedly been losing money since performances resumed at the... Read More.
Police drummer Stewart Copeland’s new rock opera premiering in Italy this week Monday, July 18 by ABC NewsPolice drummer Stewart Copeland has collaborated on a new rock opera with The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde and others called The Witches Seed that will get its world premiere on July 22 at the Tones... Read More.
London’s Royal Opera House adapting Kurt Cobain-inspired film ’Last Days’ Thursday, April 7 by ABC NewsThe story of Kurt Cobain is becoming an opera. Or, rather, a story inspired by Kurt Cobain.The London Royal Opera House has announced an adaptation of the 2005 Gus Van Sant film Last Days, which was loosely based on the... Read More.
Anna Netrebko is out at the Metropolitan Opera Thursday, March 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- After a chaotic week, Russian soprano Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from performances at New York City's Metropolitan Opera House."It is a great artistic loss for the Met and for opera," Met Opera general manager Peter Gelb said in a statement Thursday. "Anna... Read More.
The Seattle Opera is Performing at the M’Ville Opera House this Weekend Monday, April 9 by Everett PostFrom the City of Marysville: The Seattle Opera performs The Three Feathers at the Marysville Opera HouseExplore a classic fairy tale from a fresh perspective as the Seattle Opera performs The Three Feathers. This new one-act children's opera based on a... Read More.