Omar Offendum’s storytelling, rapping, and singing weave together past and present in a closely observed whole.
Despite the loss of puppets, costumes, and sets, Rahmanian intends to restore his intricate production based on the Iranian national epic.
The production’s superior direction by newcomer Rob Ashford makes Rossini’s much-performed opera buffa shine.
Did Stephen Sondheim’s celebrated portrait of creative obsession spark ideas for composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell?
The star violinist and entrepreneur arrives in Walnut Creek to play Wynton Marsalis with the California Symphony.
