The James Madison University Opera Theater, directed by Dr. Don Rierson, provides main stage and workshop opportunities for Performance Majors enrolled in BA, MM, and DMA programs at the university. With the opening of the new multi-million dollar Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, the program has attracted outstanding graduates and undergraduates from prominent national and international arts high schools, universities, and conservatories. In recent years, JMU Opera Theater has presented critically acclaimed productions of "The Merry Widow," "Cosi fan Tutte," "Carmen", "Le Nozze di Figaro", L'Enfant Prodigue", "Suor Angelica", "The Medium", "Ba-Ta-Clan" and "Die Fldermaus". The singers perform regularly in international venues in Germany, Italy, Wales, and England, and have been quite successful in university Concerto-Aria, NATS, and other national competitions. JMU annually hosts the first round of the Classical Singer competition, and maintains an active and enthusiastic Opera Guild. In spring 2010, they presented Jeremy Beck and Patricia Marx's "Review" at the National Arts Club under the tutelage of the Center for Contemporary Opera.
JMU Opera is also home to The Genevieve McGiffert Collection of Vocal Music donated in honor of Dr. McGiffert.
Opera Spotlight
Scenes & Songs from the World's Favorite Operas
Thursday, March 22 _ 8 p.m.
Friday, March 23 _ 8 p.m.
Forbes Center Concert Hall
COMING UP:
Gilbert and Sullivan's
"The Mikado"
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