reclining standards

DF Reports on the 2026 Giargiari Competition at Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts (for Parterre Box)

A bumper crop of 16 young singers suggests that opera’s future is in good hands.

In two concerts with wide-ranging repertoire, Yannick and the Philadelphia Orchestra offer an opening week to celebrate.

This production, directed by Emma Griffin, is both a “how to” and a “how not to” stage an opera seria.

There’s much to enjoy here, but the apothecary hasn’t yet mixed the perfect brew.

Susanna Kaysen’s memoir, rife with potential drama, feels surprisingly sedate here.

Ragtime holds a special place in my theatrical consciousness. So why did this revival leave me cold?

You won’t find a better time on Broadway this season than Gina Gionfriddo’s crackling comedy.

Schmigadoon toes the line between sincerity and satire, but never lands firmly in either camp.

Two good reasons to revive Fallen Angels: Rose Byrne, and Kelli O’Hara

Don’t expect any sweeping statements from Franz Welser-Möst ‘s polished, if dramatically inert, Fidelio.