Opera

The sheer silly fun of what Opera Theatre of Montclair has done that puts joy in the air like the aroma of something wonderful baking. Performances continue at United Way tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday afternoon.

'La Cenerentola' ('Cinderella') By Gioachino Rossini Presented by Opera Theatre of Montclair Fridays, Sept. 15 and 22, 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 16 and 23, 4 p.m. The United Way auditorium 60 South Fullerton Ave. operamontclair... Read More ...

'Cinderella' 'La Cenerentola' By Gioacchino Rossini Opera Theatre of Montclair Sept. 15, 16, 22, 23 United Way 60 South Fullerton Ave. Operamontclair.org By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news Mia Riker-Norrie was sitting at home, stressing about the lack of space for Opera Theatre of Montclair’s upcoming production of “Cinderella.” Riker-...

'The Magic Flute' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart abridged version Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m. Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St. Rain or shine operamontclair.org By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news Body mics are anathema to opera singers, and Opera Theatre of Montclair has never used them. ...

By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news When Jazz House Kids first presented a Montclair Jazz Festival, “we were on a raised grass and rock platform in Nishuane park,” said Melissa Walker, founder and president of the festival’s producing organization, Jazz House Kids. “I brought in sp...

Tonight, March 23, Peak Performances will present the world premiere of “Quixote,” a new opera with music by Amy Beth Kirsten, directed by Mark DeChiazza, performed by the HOWL ensemble. It will play at 7:30 tonight and Friday, at 8 p.m. on Satur...