The New York Times

‘Aida’ Returns to the Met Opera Through Archaeologists’ Eyes

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Michael Mayer is directing the Met’s first new production of Verdi’s classic in nearly four decades, aiming for something fresh yet enduring. By ...
The New York Times

Review: The Met’s New ‘Aida’ Stages Spectacle Without Horses

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Michael Mayer directs Verdi’s classic as an archaeologist’s discovery, featuring the shining soprano Angel Blue. By Zachary Woolfe For a long time, ...
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'Chess' on Broadway features new book fueled 'after a couple whiskeys'

Like many people before him, Danny Strong fell in love with the music of "Chess," enthralled by the vibes of its sweeping ballads and rock anthems. "It kept popping up on one of my Spotify playlists," ...
The Washington Post

At the Met, a troubled new ‘Aida’ struggles to rediscover itself

Take your vitamins, folks. There’s something going around. The first indicator was the audience Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Opera, which welcomed the new year with the premiere of Michael ...