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“Grounded,” by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, is premiering at Washington National Opera after attracting criticism over sponsorship.

R.B. Schlather’s new staging of this opera, with the excellent musicians of Ruckus, is the first of several Handel productions at Hudson Hall.

Michael Fassbender plays ‘The Killer’ in David Fincher’s assassin story, Stephen Sondheim’s final musical opens in New York, a fighter pilot’s conscience is in the crosshairs in a new opera and more.

A gift from a board member recently paid for the company to rebuild sets for Franco Zeffirelli’s deathless 1981 production of Puccini’s classic.

SUNDAY

SYDNEY, Australia: Australians celebrated on Friday the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House by lighting up the sails of a harborside masterpiece that has become an international icon.

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We’re in for another gray day, but that won’t affect the fun to be had. Bike to Work Week always ends in a big bash. Head down to McFadden Plaza, even if you didn’t take the challenge personally. You’ll find live music, raffles, bike games, and too much fun.

At the age of only 26,

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