Jonas Kaufmann will no longer sing at London’s Royal Opera House — because, of all things, the pay is too low. “I don’t know how you do it,” the tenor recently told BBC Radio 3. In the same interview, he revealed that he won’t bother singing at the Metropolitan Opera anymore, either, though that’s about … Read more
The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it had decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, though it said it was hoping for an “amicable transition.” “To ensure fiscal prudence and fulfill its obligations for a balanced budget, the WNO will reduce its spring season and relocate performances to new venues,” … Read more
Theater review MASQUERADE Two hours with no intermission. Through Feb. 1 at Lee’s Art Shop, 218 W. 57th Street. When “The Phantom of the Opera” closed on Broadway in 2023 after a mirror-shattering 35-year run, everybody figured it would eventually come back. Nobody, however, foresaw that the return of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical to New … Read more
Lourdes Ambriz has passed away at 64. The Mexican soprano was the singing voice of Belle in Disney’s 1991 Spanish version of “Beauty and the Beast.” The National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL) announced the heartbreaking news on its social media last month. Lourdes Ambriz and Roberto Vazquez in 2017. Getty Images “The … Read more
Eileen Fulton, the beloved soap opera star best known for “As the World Turns,” has passed away. She was 91. Fulton died on Monday, July 14, in her hometown of Asheville, N.C., following “a period of declining health,” according to an obituary from Groce Funeral Home. Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in Asheville on September 13, 1933, … Read more
She didn’t leave on a high note. The Metropolitan Opera booted the best mezzo soprano “on the planet” once she struggled to hit her high notes, the singer claims in a Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit. Anita Rachvelishvili was contracted to perform various shows at the legendary Manhattan opera, including “Aida,” “La Gioconda,” “Carmen” and “Don … Read more
He’s making opera great again. Christopher Macchio, the Long Island vocalist who stole the show singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at President Trump’s second inauguration — earning the nickname “America’s Tenor” — continues hitting high notes in his musical career now as a nationwide sensation. “As a teenager, I really wanted to keep it a … Read more
Quentin Tarantino has opinions about “Yellowstone.” The 61-year-old director recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast and explained that while he loves the hit Western series, he believes that “at the end of the day it’s just a soap opera.” “Everybody talks about how television is now,” Tarantino began. “It’s pretty good, I gotta say. It’s … Read more
movie review MARIA Running time: 123 minutes. Rated R (some language including a sexual reference). In some theaters. Near the end of “Maria,” 53-year-old Maria Callas, the opera diva stunningly played by Angelina Jolie, attempts to make it through the challenging mad scene from “Anna Bolena” in an empty Paris theater. Like poor Anne Boleyn, these are the final, messy days … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. For the first time since 2022, Il Volo is headed to the United States. Starting in February 2025, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, … Read more
The actress starring in a radical feminist opera that controversially sickened 18 audience members over its sex scenes and depictions of sadism is speaking out. Annina Machaz plays a thoroughly unconventional version of Jesus in “Sancta Susanna,” which was shelved due to public outrage back in 1921. Now, more than 100 years later, composer Paul … Read more
This show strikes a chord. A radical feminist opera is causing major controversy and causing disturbed attendees to require medical treatment — and it’s coming to the US this month. “Sancta Susanna” tells the story of a suppressed nun’s journey of self-discovery and sexuality, featuring shocking elements including explicit lesbian scenes, real injuries and nudity. … Read more
Johnny Depp made a rare reference to his infamous defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The 61-year-old spoke Tuesday at a press conference at the San Sebastián Film Festival for his new movie, “Modì – Three Days on the Wing of Madness,” and said he could relate to the film’s subject, Italian painter and … Read more
He’s making hay. A local horse named Billy has built quite the resume. He’s appeared as the carriage horse for Hugh Jackman’s character in “The Greatest Showman;” mesmerized Meryl Streep in “Little Women;” stole Carrie Coon’s heart on the set of “The Gilded Age” and had a scene-stealing run at The Metropolitan Opera House’s “Aida.” … Read more
Jolie was feeling joie de vivre. On Thursday, Angelina Jolie got overcome with emotion during the Venice Film Festival, after her movie “Maria” got an 8-minute standing ovation. The Oscar-winning actress, 49, wiped away tears as the crowd applauded her. Angelina Jolie wiping away tears at Venice. X/imnikkiheat Angelina Jolie attends a red carpet for … Read more
A “General Hospital” shocker. Kelly Monaco’s role on the ABC daytime soap opera is coming to an end after 21 years, Soap Opera Network first reported on Monday. Variety and Deadline confirmed the news of Monaco’s departure. Kelly Monaco on “General Hospital.” ©Ã2003 ABC, INC. Monaco, 48, has played Sam McCall on “General Hospital” since 2003. … Read more
She’s the MVP of courtside fashion. Radmila Lolly, 37, an opera singer, composer and designer who has performed at Carnegie Hall, has cemented herself as a courtside fixture at NBA games for putting a spin on fan fashion — turning XXL jerseys into ball gowns. “I started doing my costumes for my performances and that’s … Read more
Actress Lara Parker, best known for her role as Angelique Bouchard on the hit soap “Dark Shadows,” has died at age 84. Parker died in her sleep on Oct. 12 in her Los Angeles home, her former co-star Kathryn L. Scott confirmed on Facebook Monday. She died just one week before her 85th birthday. “For more than … Read more
He’s your angel of music. Anderson Cooper went viral on TikTok Friday after he appeared to be caught off guard when a song from “The Phantom of the Opera” began playing at a Donald Trump rally in South Dakota. The reaction came while Cooper, 56, was speaking live to CNN’s senior national correspondent Kyung Lah … Read more
A former “Neighbours” star turned adult content creator has stunned in a revealing wedding dress — even flashing her undies on her “Big Day.” Scarlet Vas, 28, married TikTok star Tayo Ricci in Mykonos, Greece over the weekend — with the pair sharing a string of videos from the lavish nuptials on social media. The bride, who … Read more