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Cold war thriller and devotional masterpiece on the calendar

Composer Terence Blanchard’s work effectively pairs young and old versions of fighter Emile Griffith, who struggled with male identity and the aftermath of a knockout that proved deadly.

Natalie Frank, known for her erotic paintings, helped create the concert visuals for Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville 30th anniversary tour.

It is a brilliant production of the second-most produced American opera. (After Porgy and Bess) Gorgeous scenic effects and world-class voices.

The production is a terrific take on the 1955 new-modern classic

OTSL’s 49th season features blockbuster operas and courageous figures of history...

It’s a masterpiece!  Tosca has opened at Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and the production  emphatically reconfirms that group’s status as one of the world’s great opera companies. 

Peter Rothstein gets a jump-start on his tenure as Asolo Rep’s producing artistic director with his production of this Tony Award-winning musical.

In Champion, Blanchard and Michael Cristofer attempt to give form to Griffith’s life outside his fateful 1962 match.

The opera by Grammy-winning composer Terence Blanchard opened April 10.