Seattle Opera’s ‘Carmen’ heightens the comedy and the tragedy

Seattle Opera's production of George Bizet's classic heightens the contrast between the story's tragic and comedic elements.
Observer

With Electrifying New Casts, the Met’s ‘Carmen’ and ‘Butterfly’ Are Worth a Second Look

Clémentine Margaine and Michael Fabiano in Bizet’s “Carmen.” Photo: Nina Wurtzel / Met Opera Carrie Cracknell’s “American border town” Carmen looked as ill-conceived as it did when it premiered on New ...
collider

'Carmen' Trailer Highlights an Immersive Reimagining of the Classic Opera

Chris is a Senior News Writer for Collider. He can be found in an IMAX screen, with his eyes watering and his ears bleeding for his own pleasure. He joined the news team in 2022 and accidentally fell ...

Lakewood’s own Grammy-winning opera singer returns to Seattle as Carmen

J’Nai Bridges will grace the McCaw Hall stage for four days this May in a homecoming performance of what’s become her ...
Oregonian

Opera in the Park brings a free performance of ‘Carmen’ to Peninsula Park

Some of the greatest tunes from the world of opera will be swirling around Peninsula Park this Sunday during a free production of Bizet’s “Carmen” presented by Opera in the Park. Its memorable arias ...
WLRN

Florida Grand Opera's ‘Carmen’ has plenty of legacy and a real housewife of Miami

Ginger Costa-Jackson is Carmen in Maria Todaro’s Florida Grand Opera production of George Bizet’s opera, opening Saturday, April 12 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami. Behind ...
The Arts Desk

Carmen, Royal Opera review - strong women, no sexual chemistry and little stage focus

Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska’s Micaëla (pictured below) deserves better – as nuanced a delivery as Akhmetshina’s, promising great things for the Puccini roles. The Act Three scene where she spots ...
BroadwayWorld

New Production Of Bizet's CARMEN to Open at The Metropolitan Opera This Month

The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of Bizet's Carmen by acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell, opening on Sunday, December 31, at 6:30PM. In her highly anticipated Met debut, ...
KHON2

Hawaii Opera Theatre’s Exciting Season: ‘Carmen’ and the ‘150 for 150’ Campaign

Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) continues to captivate audiences with thrilling performances and innovative initiatives. Director of Marketing Elizabeth Wilson and Director of Development Regi Lammers ...
BroadwayWorld

Florida Grand Opera Will Bring CARMEN to Miami and Fort Lauderdale

2 OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27 3 OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities Carmen is coming to South Florida this April in a new production, conceived and ...
Hartford Courant

Dancing horses join the cast of ‘Carmen’ staged by the Opera Theater of Connecticut

Horses have been taught to trot and dance to some of composer Georges Bizet’s immortal melodies in a groundbreaking collaboration between Opera Theater of Connecticut, Patricia Norcia Dressage and ...