The reviews are starting to come in, and 77 Square proclaims, “For Madison Opera, the production is a resounding success. Together, the music, story and talented cast of Carmen combine to create a world that, when it ends, we’re not yet ready to leave.” That should give you an idea of the excitement on stage. Here are some photos of the excitement off-stage at “A Night in Seville” and in the Overture Hall lobby, where Blogger Night and a performance by the Tania Tandias Flamenco and Spanish Dance Company got the evening started right:
Photos by James Gill.
There has been a lot of hype about Carmen in town this week. Tonight’s performance is sold-out, tickets are popping up on Craigslist, and Madison media and bloggers have been generous in their coverage (this particular opera does that to people). Here are some of the previews that have been popping up on local blogs, and remember, these guys will also be reporting live tonight from Overture Hall as part of our first Blogger Night at the Opera!
To join the Twitter conversation about Carmen tonight, use #madopera. Note: Tweet from the lobby only!
Carmen open’s tonight so it is more than a little crazy around here, but perhaps you have some time to enjoy Opera Up Close: The Carmen Preview? Watch online at the Madison City Channel website, or tune in to channel 994 tonight at 10 p.m. if you’re not with us at Overture Hall!
General Director Allan Naplan was up bright and early this morning to talk to WKOW27 about Carmen.
