Walt Disney, whose twilight years are the subject of Philip Glass’s latest opera.
ENO stages the British premiere of Philip Glass's latest opera, based on Peter Stephan Jungk's novel about the final years of Walt Disney's life. It's directed by Phelim McDermott, who was responsible for the outstanding production of Glass's Satyagraha (sung in Sanskrit) at the Coliseum in 2007. Christopher Purves is Disney, Janis Kelly his nurse confidante. Coliseum, London WC2 (eno.org), 1-28 June.
Philip Glass' "The Perfect American," imagining the final months of the life of Walt Disney, will have its world premiere at Madrid's Teatro Real on Jan. 22, 2013.
The opera was originally commissioned by New York City Opera when Gerard Mortier was to become general manager.
Mortier, who took over as the Teatro Real's artistic director in 2010, announced the company's 2012-13 season on Tuesday. The opera, commissioned in honor of the composer's 75th birthday Jan. 31, is based on the novel by Peter Stephan Jungk.
The cast includes Christopher Purves (Walt Disney), David Pittsinger (Roy), Janis Kelly (Hazel George), Marie McLaughlin (Lillian Disney), Sarah Tynan (Sharon), Nazan Friket (Lucy) and John Easterlin (Andy Warhol). Dennis Russel Davies conducts and Phelim McDermott directs in a co-production with the English National Opera. There will be seven performances in Madrid through Feb. 6.
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Olympic Medalist Gabrielle Douglas memoir "Grace, Gold, and Glory" has just been announced that she has made the New York Times best sellers list. Gabrielle Douglas is the 1st African-American All Around Olympic Gold Medalist, 1st Female to win both AA & Team Gold Medals in the same Olympics, 2012 USA Olympian, 2011 USA World Team Member-Gold Medalist & Sr. Women Nat'l Team Member
We have just heard that the Oceanside games scheduled for this evening will now be played tomorrow due to the Winter Storm impacting the area. Sports director says "The varsity basketball games between Oceanside High School and Leavitt - scheduled for today (Thursday, December 27th boys at Leavitt, girls at home) have been postponed until tomorrow (Friday, December 28th). The start times will remain the same."
Hallowell, Maine - On Sunday, January 13th from 9 am Р2 pm, Manchester artist H̩l̬ne Farrar is teaching a one-day workshop on encaustic painting at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell. The tuition cost is $50 tuition plus a $25 materials fee. To register call the Harlow Gallery at 207-622-3813, or email kvaa@harlowgallery.org.
Fans of the ABC Family series Switched at Birth will be happy to know that it will be returning January 7th with all new episode at 8pm. The fallout from the baby switch trial continues in the second season premiere of "Switched at Birth.
"Switched at Birth" is executive-produced by Lizzy Weiss ("Blue Crush"), Paul Stupin ("Make It or Break It"), Becky Hartman Edwards ("Parenthood") and John Ziffren ("Melissa & Joey," "Make It or Break It"). The series stars Katie Leclerc as Daphne Vasquez; Vanessa Marano ("Gilmore Girls") as Bay Kennish; Constance Marie ("George Lopez") as Regina Vasquez; D.W. Moffett ("Friday Night Lights") as John Kennish; Lea Thompson ("Back to the Future," "Caroline in the City") as Kathryn Kennish; Lucas Grabeel ("High School Musical") as Toby Kennish; Sean Berdy as Emmett Bledsoe; and Gilles Marini ("Brothers and Sisters") as Angelo Sorrento with guest star Marlee Matlin ("The West Wing").
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On this date in 1988, TV's original Brady Bunch reunited for what would turn out to be their highest-rated, endeavors, and certainly, after the original series (1969-74) one of their most beloved.
Such fans still come up today, Knight says, and hope he’llutter Peter’s inadvertent catchphrase, “Pork chops and applesauce.” McCormick, too, is often reminded of Marcia’slines “Oh, my nose!” and “Something suddenly came up.”
Blue Hill, Maine - Blue Hill Public Library will be hosting the annual National Geographic Bee for 4th to 8th grade homeschoolers on Friday, January 4th, 10:30 AM to noon. Every year thousands of schools across the country participate in the event, which is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The contest is intended to increase public awareness and student interest in geography and to encourage teachers to include the subject in school curricula.
While suffering from a stomach virus, Secretary Clinton became dehydrated and fainted, sustaining a concussion. She has been recovering at home and will continue to be monitored regularly by her doctors. At their recommendation, she will continue to work from home next week, staying in regular contact with Department and other officials. She is looking forward to being back in the office soon.
Mid-Coast Maine - On December 15th the Oceanside West 7th grade Girls Blue team defeated Medomak Middle School. The game showed great skill by Oceanside West's Gabby Simmons scoring 19 points and Medomak's Cierra Dyer with 16 for their teams. In-depth game results below.
