Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright is delving back into the world of opera, teaming up with celebrated actor, director and playwright Daniel MacIvor for a new work inspired by ancient Roman Emperor ...

“Today?” Rufus Wainwright said when asked to name his three favourite operas. A slight pause. “Don Carlos,” he started, specifying through his pronunciation the original French version of Verdi’s ...

TORONTO — Even Rufus Wainwright now concedes that “Prima Donna,” his first opera, which received mixed to negative reviews at its 2009 premiere, was dramatically bland. But if the experience was a ...

The world premiere of Rufus Wainwright’s opera Hadrian opened October 13 at the Canadian Opera Company. The production continues performances through October 27 at the Four Seasons Centre for the ...

On October 13, 2018, the Canadian Opera Company presented the highly anticipated world premiere of Hadrian by composer Rufus Wainwright and librettist Daniel MacIvor. The opera recounts the epic love ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. On October 13, 2018, the Canadian Opera Company presented the highly anticipated ...

Wainwright is in the middle of his All These Poses tour, which has found him performing material from his 1998 self-titled debut and 2001 follow-up Poses. In October, his second opera Hadrian ...

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