Jan
30
to Feb 1
Apr
4
to Apr 13
Carousel
Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet.
May
18
4:00 PM16:00
Nov
10
3:00 PM15:00
AIDA
Don’t miss this one-night engagement of Verdi’s thrilling masterpiece. In the lands of ancient Egypt, commander Radamès must choose between his love for the Ethiopian princess Aida and his loyalty to his sovereign king. In this specially staged concert, Aida will captivate audiences with its heartrending arias, dramatic duets, and some of the most thrilling choral works ever to be performed.
Nov
1
to Nov 3
Menotti's Labyrinth
A young groom lost with his bride in a grand hotel cannot find the key to his room, and doesn’t remember the number or the floor! His desperate search brings him in contact with an assortment of characters; a bellboy, a seductive spy, an old man, an executive, and an astronaut — all offering strange advice and bad directions — but no key...
Oct
26
8:00 PM20:00
RCS and Collgium Family Weekend Concert
Aldolphus Hailstork's I will Lift Up Mine Eyes - Tenor Soloist
Apr
28
4:00 PM16:00
An afternoon of Aria and Song
Tenor Fred C. VanNess Jr. will be joined by soprano Michelle Trainor for an afternoon of opera arias, duets and songs. You won’t want to miss this event.
Dec
22
7:30 PM19:30
Christmas At The Castle (SOLD OUT)
Experience the North Shore’s beloved holiday tradition as it returns for its third year at the picturesque Hammond Castle Museum – Christmas at the Castle! Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of the season with the Firebird Pops’ sublime string and brass ensembles and members of Firebird Vox.
This mesmerizing evening of elegant holiday melodies will truly ignite your festive spirit! The performance will feature the extraordinary vocal talents of acclaimed soloists Mara Bonde and Fred C. VanNess, Jr, direct from his appearance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Classic holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride,” “Carol of the Bells,” and “O Holy Night” will envelop you in the cozy embrace of the most wonderful time of the year. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and merriment against the enchanting backdrop of Hammond Castle Museum’s Great Hall.
May
4
to May 7
OMAR - Boston Lyric Opera
Omar
Music by Rhiannon Giddens & Michael Abels
Libretto by Rhiannon Giddens
Director Kaneza Schaal
Published by and presented with permission of
Subito Music Corporation
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 7:30PM
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 7:30PM
Sunday, May 7, 2023 | 3PM
Sung in English with English surtitles
Nov
20
3:00 PM15:00
When I think of Home....
I am very excited to celebrate my 40th birthday with my family and friends by presenting my first recital at home! I will be performing my one man show “When I think of Home” that tells the story of how I became a musician and how music helped me through the grieving process of losing my mother.
Space is limited and seating will be first come first serve.
This event is free to the public and will be catered.
Hope to see y'all there!!
Sep
23
to Oct 2
La Bohème
How does a group of young artists go from tragedy to hope? From death to life? From loneliness to love? In this visionary treatment of Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème, BLO does just that — by presenting the opera in reverse order. From finish to start, from death to the promise of new love, from loneliness and despair to the joy of friendships, wine, and song, this reversal presents the characters and arias we love in a refreshing, new vision of the story. Our favorite starving young artists and lovers survive to live another day.
Jun
17
8:00 PM20:00
AS TOLD BY: X, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X by Anthony Davis
In October, Boston Modern Orchestra Project announced As Told By: History, Race, and Justice on the Opera Stage, the most extensive and ambitious presentation of opera by Black composers to ever take place in the US. Starting with Anthony Davis’ X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, As Told By is a series of five operas that depict vital figures of Black liberation and thought across 250 years of history.
Join us on June 17th and experience this wonderful piece of American Art. You don’t want to miss this.
Jun
16
to Jun 18
Sondheim's Into The Woods
NEMPAC Opera Project presents with the Boston Festival Orchestra Stephen Sondheim’s Into The woods.
To be able to dedicate this planned season to Mr. Sondheim is a blessing to his memory and to the gift of his canon. The performances will be held at the Plaza Theatres at the Boston Center for the Arts on June 16th and June 18th, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Dec
21
7:00 PM19:00
A Geigh Holiday
Come enjoy an evening of holiday favorites with your favorite geighs!
Join Fred VanNess and Brendan Kenney as they share some of their favorite holiday songs including The Christmas Song, Santa Baby, Christmas Eve in My Home Town and many more.
Dinner seating starts at 5:30 pm and the one hour show begins at 7:00 pm. RESERVATIONS strongly recommended.
Dec
4
to Dec 12
Christmas Time in Concert!!
Come home for the holidays as Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston returns to LIVE performances with a 90-minute staged concert version of our beloved ChristmasTime celebration.
Hear a cavalcade of joyous holiday classics sung by your favorite Reagle performers – all backed by our splendid full live orchestra!
Highlights include:
“Oh, Holy Night”
“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
“White Christmas”
“Happy Holiday”
Living Nativity
and so much more!
Directed by Linda Chin
Music Direction by J. Kathleen Castellanos, Paul Katz, Jeffrey Leonard
Performance Dates and Times
Saturday, December 4 – 12 noon
Jan
5
3:00 PM15:00
Tenors in concert
The Salem Philharmonic Orchestra begins its 116th year with a series of four concerts at the Salem High School in January of 2020. This season welcomes a variety of soloists, both vocal and instrumental, and will continue its tradition of offering wide range of classical and popular selections.
January 5th features the return of popular tenors Fred VanNess and Giovanni Formisano.
This concert is free of charge.
Nov
10
4:00 PM16:00
Lied Society Presents...
Join Fred VanNess and Rodrick Phipps-Kettlewell for an evening of art song and aria featuring the music of Schumann, H. Lesie Adams and Bellini.
Nov
3
3:00 PM15:00
Dan Shore's Freedom Ride with Mass Opera
FREEDOM RIDE
For our second New Opera Workshop, MassOpera is proud to present a concert performance of Dan Shore’s Freedom Ride. We are thrilled to bring back Chicago Opera Theatre Music Director, Lidiya Yankvoskaya to conduct, and Emmy Award Nominee and NAACP Award Winner, Tazewell Thompson, to stage direct. Both will lead the premiere production with Chicago Opera Theatre in early 2020.
Freedom Ride tells the story of Sylvie Davenport, a young student from New Orleans, as she is drawn into the Civil Rights Movement in the summer of 1961.
Activists, Clayton and Jerome are trying to recruit volunteers to join the Freedom Rides to Jackson, Mississippi, part of a massive and dangerous plan to desegregate interstate bus and train travel. They recruit several students, including Russell Davenport and his older sister Sylvie, who is initially hostile, but attracted to Clayton and determined to win his respect.
As the day for Sylvie’s ride to Jackson looms closer, her personal life starts to interfere with her plans: Clayton rejects her love, her mother Georgia disowns her, her college revokes her scholarship, and Russell backs out of his initial commitment. At a church rally the night before she is to leave, a bomb is tossed through the window, injuring many of the Freedom Riders, including Clayton and—fatally—Sylvie’s young friend Ruby.
Will Sylvie board the train and join the movement?
Aug
26
7:00 PM19:00
Broadway Bar Cabaret Night at The Cabot
Come listen to both professional and aspiring singers perform their favorite tunes from the stage and cinema while enjoying snacks and featured cocktails!
Singers-come with your sheet music and sign up for a slot to participate! The night will be emceed by local tenor Thom Smoker and pianist Lianne Goodwin.
Featured performers Stephanie Scarcella, Brendan Kenney and Fred VanNess.
Admission to The Broadway Bar will be in the form of a “pass the hat” donation. Proceeds will go towards the ongoing Cabot Theatre restoration project. Let’s keep the theatre alive for the next 100 years!!!
Feb
22
7:30 PM19:30
WHEN I THINK OF HOME...
Tenor Fred C. VanNess Jr., noted for having a "domineering, fine voice" will be performing a unique concert of songs and monologue with noted accompanist and vocal coach James Myers. This program is the story of a young bright-eyed black kid from the South who found classical music in college and never looked back.
Dec
2
to Dec 9
Christmas Time
The one Boston Christmas spectacle guaranteed to warm any heart! Children of all ages are enchanted by Santa’s Workshop, Teddy Bears’ Nutcracker, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Victorian Christmas, precision dancers and The Living Nativity. Our cast of 200 comes gift wrapped in fabulous sets and costumes - all backed by a full, professional orchestra.
Fred VanNess will be returning as the featured solo vocalist. You won't want to miss this spectacular evening of singing and dancing!!
Nov
3
2:00 PM14:00
When I think of home...
Tenor Fred C. VanNess Jr., noted for having a "domineering, fine voice" will be performing a unique concert of songs and monologue with noted accompanist and vocal coach James Myers. This program is the story of a young bright-eyed black kid from the South who found classical music in college and never looked back.
The performance will include personal favorite songs sung at past recitals including a movement from "An American Requiem" composed by Keith Gates as well as monumental and challenging stages of Mr. VanNess life including the passing of his mother - the musical heart and reflective portion of the concert.
Oct
15
7:30 PM19:30
Momma’s Boys – A Cabaret Installation
Momma’s Boys is a funny and heartfelt exploration of the special and complex bond that exists between gay sons and their mothers.
Aug
24
to Aug 25
CANDIDE
Come join see Bernstein’s master piece “Candide” fully staged with chamber orchestra. Mr. VanNess will be performing the role of the narrator and oracle of the house Voltaire/Dr. Pangloss! There will be two chances to attend this must see event!!!
Mar
20
6:00 PM18:00
Brunhilde does Boston: A Diva's Guide to Dating
Don't miss Opera on Tap's Club Cafe debut for a night you will never forget. Join the party on March 20th for our fiercest line-up yet. From Bel-canto Breakups to Handelian hookups, some of Boston's best promise music of epic proportions while diva and comedian Laura Ethington takes us through the ups and downs of the opera dating world.
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.
Jan
28
3:00 PM15:00
Salem Philharmonic Concert Series
Mr. VanNess returns for his second appearance with the Salem Philharmonic. He will be singing opera and musical theater selections.
Free to the public.
Dec
2
to Dec 17
Christmas Time
The one Boston Christmas spectacle guaranteed to warm any heart! Children of all ages are enchanted by Santa’s Workshop, Teddy Bears’ Nutcracker, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Victorian Christmas, precision dancers and The Living Nativity. Our cast of 200 comes gift wrapped in fabulous sets and costumes - all backed by a full, professional orchestra.
Fred VanNess will be returning as the featured solo vocalist. You won't want to miss this spectacular evening of singing and dancing!!
Sep
8
7:00 PM19:00
In Their Own Voices - A Benefit for RFK Children's Action Corps
IN THEIR OWN VOICES
A benefit concert hosted by North Shore Music Theatre with special guests Charles Shaughnessy (The Nanny & Days of Our Lives) and Susan Wornick (TV Journalist, Host, and Spokesperson).
$35 VIP SEATS (Rows A-C) includes a private post-show reception
$25 ALL OTHER SEATS
Proceeds benefit Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps
Jul
30
6:00 PM18:00
A Summer Recital
Join Fred VanNess, Carla Maniscalco-Giovinco, and James Myers for a wonderful evening of music in the newly renovated St. Mary of the Annunciation Church. Selections including La Bohème, La Traviata, West Side Story, Les Misérables and more!
$10 at the door with a light reception to follow!
Feb
26
5:00 PM17:00
Feb
14
8:00 PM20:00
Verdi, Vanilla and Valentine's
This is going to be a delightful concert of love melodies - solos, duets, trios, even quartets at the beautiful Café St. Petersburg in Newton Center. Ticket price includes dessert, coffee/tea and fruit!
You don't want to miss this Valentine's day event!!
Dec
2
to Dec 11
Christmas Time
The one Boston Christmas spectacle guaranteed to warm any heart! Children of all ages are enchanted by Santa’s Workshop, Teddy Bears’ Nutcracker, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Victorian Christmas, precision dancers and The Living Nativity. Our cast of 200 comes gift wrapped in fabulous holiday sets and costumes - all backed by a full, professional orchestra.
Nov
14
2:00 PM14:00
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE RESIDENCY
An adaptation of a concert event held in June 2015 at the Museum of African American History in Boston, MA. Concert includes chamber music, spoken word, and narration based on Abolitionist and Civil Rights themes. The program will include compositions by Bill Banfield, Anthony Green, and others, as well as original poetry and spoken word performances by Amber Rose Johnson. The concert, lasting approximately one hour, will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.