One of the perks of canoodling with Transcendental Steve is getting the early invite to the opera. Last night was the final dress and media night for Die Fledermaus. I quite enjoy the opera. While DF was slated to be an English version of my favorite opera, The Merry Widow...it did not quite live up to that expectation. However, the comedy and current event interjections into the hundred year plus script was a nice way to keep thins relevant and rather entertaining.
My hat is off to Chad Shelton for a wonderful portrayal of the mushy, love struck tenor Alfredo as well as Ava for her beautiful Adele. The chorus, as always, did a wonderful job supporting the main characters, and even stealing the show away from them as their harmonies and resonance filled the hall. Speaking of stealing the show, if it weren't for comedic moments by Broadway actor Grant Neale (Frosch) and Tracy Wise (Dr. Blind), I may not have laughed so hard and been so intent to see what would happen next.
Thank you, Dallas Opera, for delivering once again!
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And thank YOU, magpie for comin to the show!
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