In Montgomery, Alabama, a statue of Rosa Parks stands just blocks from the State Capitol. At her feet, granite markers memorialize four other women, but the monument offers little else about them.

In some respects, this generation of transgender singers is adding a new wrinkle to a very old tradition: Opera has been gender fluid since its beginnings. The earliest operas had boys’ roles sung by ...

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Surrounded by a lifetime's worth of globe-trotting photographs, glimmering awards and glamorous gowns, including an elegant Japanese kimono, Leona Mitchell couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.

The journalist, Theo, arrives as an ardent admirer, eager to uncover the “truth” of the woman he has idolised for years. Yet as the conversation unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear how difficult, ...

Seeking Equity chorus singers for roles in Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera SMTA 2026 Season. Season includes "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" (Catie Brown, music dir.; rehearsals begin June 15; tech ...