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Breaking the WavesDetroit OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Amid an opera’s dark waters, musicians and a critic swim for shore |
 13 Apr 24 / Classical Voice North America |
Europeras 3 & 4Detroit OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Cage’s opera potpourri: mixed bundles of hits offered in playful vibe |
| 16 Mar 24 / Classical Voice North America |
A reminder of why we are fortunate to have Sharon Duval at the helm |
| 15 Mar 24 / Hour Detroit |
Madama ButterflyDetroit OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Stunning last moment of Detroit Opera 'Madame Butterfly' production drew gasps from audience |
| 13 Oct 23 / Detroit Free Press |
New Madame Butterfly production takes flight at Detroit Opera |
| 10 Oct 23 / Encore Michigan |
AinadamarDetroit OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The evening was realized through novel artistry on every front |
| 16 Apr 23 / OperaWire |
‘Ainadamar’ turns Lorca into death-haunted opera |
| 11 Apr 23 / New York Times |
XerxesDetroit OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
The opera had many exceptional moments and many disappointing ones as well |
| 17 Mar 23 / OperaWire |
FaustDetroit OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Zach Borichevsky and Amina Edris shine in messy production |
| 27 Nov 22 / OperaWire |
Die Walküre (Act III)Detroit OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Wendy Bryn Harmer shines in experimental production of Wagner classic |
| 24 Sep 22 / OperaWire |
X: The Life and Times of Malcolm XDetroit OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
In Detroit Opera’s ‘X,’ a long-dormant Anthony Davis opera comes to life with marvelous singing and playing |
| 17 May 22 / U-T San Diego |
After 36 years, a Malcolm X opera sings to the future |
| 16 May 22 / New York Times |
Detroit Opera's 'X' delivers timely, haunting retelling of Malcolm X's life |
| 16 May 22 / The Detroit News |
Twilight: GodsMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Think outside the opera House, and inside the parking garage |
| 22 Oct 20 / New York Times |
MOT brings Wagner to its parking deck in inspired COVID-era style |
| 21 Oct 20 / Encore Michigan |
Performances were quite a workout |
| 21 Oct 20 / The Detroit News |
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At least COVID gave us drive-thru opera |
| 20 Oct 20 / Jalopnik |
Michigan Opera Theatre opens season with drive-thru experience amid COVID-19 pandemic |
| 20 Oct 20 / Click on Detroit |
Gianni SchicchiMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
MOT’s ‘Gianni Schicchi’ and ‘Buoso’s Ghost’ a wonderful pairing |
| 3 Mar 20 / Encore Michigan |
Sweeney ToddMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
"Sweeney Todd" cuts sharply at the Detroit Opera House |
| 20 Nov 19 / The Oakland Press |
MOT’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ breaks ground on beloved classic |
| 20 Nov 19 / Encore Michigan |
The Grapes of WrathMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Michigan Opera’s ‘Grapes of Wrath’ is powerful and wrenching |
| 15 May 19 / Encore Michigan |
Hansel und GretelMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
‘Hansel and Gretel’ is “mesmerizing” at MOT |
| 9 Apr 19 / Encore Michigan |
CandideMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
MOT’s ‘Candide’ sparkles with phun and philosophy |
| 12 Mar 19 / Encore Michigan |
Il barbiere di SivigliaMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
“The Barber of Seville” shears Detroit! |
| 15 Nov 18 / AmericaJR |
ToscaMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Tosca delivers verve and “verisimo” to Detroit |
| 9 Apr 18 / AmericaJR |
Le nozze di FigaroMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
“Marriage of Figaro” stuns at the Detroit Opera House |
| 16 Nov 17 / The Voice |
Mozart’s “Figaro” flies thru Detroit! |
| 15 Nov 17 / AmericaJR |
La fanciulla del WestMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
'The Girl of the Golden West' hits Detroit |
| 3 Apr 17 / AmericaJR |
Die ZauberflöteMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
MOT's 'Magic Flute' lacks charm and, well, magic |
| 18 May 16 / Detroit Free Press |
MacbethMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Verdi's 'Macbeth' receives spectacular Michigan Opera Theatre production |
| 18 Apr 16 / The Examiner |
MOT debuts solid ‘Lady Macbeth’ |
| 18 Apr 16 / The Detroit News |
The Tender LandMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
MOT's 'Tender Land' evokes the American heartland |
| 16 Mar 16 / Detroit Free Press |
MOT brings populist opera to the people with Copland's ‘The Tender Land’ |
| 15 Mar 16 / The Examiner |
The PassengerMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
MOT's 'Passenger' is a nightmare journey into the past |
| 20 Nov 15 / Detroit Free Press |
MOT’s ‘The Passenger’ a powerful production |
| 16 Nov 15 / The Detroit News |
La bohèmeMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
MOT's 'La Boheme' offers pleasantries but little magic |
| 21 Oct 15 / Detroit Free Press |
FaustMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Michigan Opera Theatre's “Faust” is devilishly good |
| 15 May 15 / Daily Tribune |
Long in the tooth but an oily ooze of evil |
| 13 May 15 / Detroit Free Press |
Die Lustige WitweMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
MOT’s uneven ‘Merry Widow’ never finds consistent groove |
| 14 Apr 15 / Detroit Free Press |
Celebration sets tone for comedic ‘The Merry Widow’ |
| 13 Apr 15 / The Detroit News |
FridaMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 3 | |
MOT’s ‘Frida’ emotional and dynamic |
| 12 Mar 15 / The Detroit News |
Fiery 'Frida' offers intensity and immediacy |
| 12 Mar 15 / Detroit Free Press |
'Frida' a colorful and complex story about the life of Frida Kahlo |
| 12 Mar 15 / M Live |
Madama ButterflyMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Una bella notte at MOT |
| 21 Nov 14 / Pride Source |
All told this Butterfly has more than enough merits to keep it afloat |
| 17 Nov 14 / The Detroit News |
MOT's 'Butterfly' long on polish, short on fireworks |
| 17 Nov 14 / Detroit Free Press |
ElektraMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Michigan Opera Theatre’s Elektra is a bloody good time |
| 26 Oct 14 / The Oakland Press |
MOT opens its 44th season with dynamic ‘Elektra’ |
| 20 Oct 14 / The Detroit News |
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Detroit coup: Christine Goerke stars in MOT's 'Elektra'
"There's no screaming in opera, and there's no crying in baseball."
"There's no screaming in opera, and there's no crying in baseball."
TurandotMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
MOT gives Puccini's 'Turandot' the royal treatment |
| 12 May 14 / The Detroit News |
MOT serves Puccini with a stirring evening of his 'Turandot' |
| 12 May 14 / Detroit Free Press |
A View from the BridgeMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Father-daughter team shines in Detroit revival of Bolcom’s “A View from the Bridge” |
| 7 Apr 14 / Classical Review |
MOT scores with 'A View From the Bridge' |
| 7 Apr 14 / The Detroit News |
La TraviataMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 1 | |
MOT balances the tawdry with the glamour in 'Traviata' |
| 18 Nov 13 / Detroit Free Press |
Der Fliegende HolländerMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 4 | |
MOT's 'Flying Dutchman' was worth a second listen |
| 27 Oct 13 / Detroit Free Press |
Vocal performances in the Dutchman are mostly fine, with the lead being exceptional |
| 25 Oct 13 / The Huffington Post |
Wagner's 'The Flying Dutchman' a convincing production |
| 21 Oct 13 / The Detroit News |
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After long absence, Wagner's 'Dutchman' returns to Detroit Opera House |
| 21 Oct 13 / Detroit Free Press |
AidaMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
MOT delivers a soaring, spectacular 'Aida' |
| 17 May 13 / Detroit Free Press |
Stars align for opening of MOT's 'Aida' |
| 13 May 13 / The Detroit News |
FidelioMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
It's about time it made its way to Detroit |
| 19 Apr 13 / The Huffington Post |
MOT's 'Fidelio' is high on vocal power but needs more emotion |
| 15 Apr 13 / The Detroit News |
Giulio Cesare in EgittoMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 3 | |
In Julius Caesar, togas give way to Hollywood glam |
| 14 Nov 12 / The Huffington Post |
'Julius Caesar' moves from ancient Egypt to a Hollywood back lot in inspired update |
| 12 Nov 12 / Detroit Free Press |
Roll out the superlatives: 'Caesar' is in town |
| 12 Nov 12 / Encore Michigan |
Il barbiere di SivigliaMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Barber of Seville is a corker of an opera |
| 17 Oct 12 / The Huffington Post |
MOT taps vaudeville for an inspired 'Barber of Seville' |
| 16 Oct 12 / Detroit Free Press |
PagliacciMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Pagliacci' returns to Detroit Opera after 27 year absence |
| 19 May 12 / The Huffington Post |
'I Pagliacci' brings comedy and tragedy to Detroit Opera House |
| 16 May 12 / The Examiner |
Les pêcheurs de perlesMichigan Opera TheatreNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'The Pearl Fishers' a gem at Detroit Opera House |
| 20 Apr 12 / The Huffington Post |
MOT dives deep and comes up with pearls |
| 20 Apr 12 / Pride Source |
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News & Articles
| Detroit Opera’s 2024-25 season |
Emily Pogorelc, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Amina Edris, Elena Villalón, Catherine Martin headline Detroit Opera’s 2024-25 season. |
| 16 Mar 2024 / OperaWire |
| Christine Goerke leads Michigan Opera Theatre’s 2021-22 season |
The company revealed all of the productions will come in 2021-22, with backup plans, as the course of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be uncertain. |
| 25 Mar 2021 / OperaWire |
| Michigan Opera Theatre appoints acclaimed singer |
MOT has announced the three-year appointment of the American-born Christine Goerke, 51, as associate artistic director. |
| 24 Mar 2021 / Detroit Free Press |
| Michigan Opera Theatre names Yuval Sharon artistic director |
Michigan Opera Theatre's new artistic director will be Yuval Sharon, an operatic rising star known for provocative interpretations of contemporary work as well as old. |
| 10 Sep 2020 / The Detroit News |
| Michigan Opera Theatre announces new deck for Detroit Opera House |
Given the need for social distancing protocols, the new deck will provide the company with customizable options in terms of seating. |
| 7 Aug 2020 / OperaWire |
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