{"id":2260691,"date":"2026-02-01T05:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T05:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2260691"},"modified":"2026-02-01T05:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T05:32:09","slug":"opera-to-broadway-with-a-shakespearean-twist-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/opera-to-broadway-with-a-shakespearean-twist-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Opera to Broadway with a Shakespearean Twist | Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The voice of William Shakespeare continues to resonate centuries later, inspiring some of the greatest works in opera and musical theater. Gulfshore Opera (GO) presents a high-season concert series that highlights brilliant examples of his plays set to music. This musical journey through Shakespeare\u2019s world includes scenes from the great Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi\u2019s Shakespeare trio \u2013 Otello, Macbeth, and Falstaff \u2013 to Broadway hits like Kiss Me, Kate and West Side Story.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis concert series gives us the opportunity to present highlights from great operas and shows that are not often performed in their entirety,\u201d says General and Artistic Director Steffanie Pearce. \u201cIt\u2019s truly something for everyone\u2014a wonderful introduction to these masterpieces and an opportunity to experience world-class artists close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Featured performers include full lyric soprano Rebecca Krynski Cox, recently returned from a fest artist season at the Luzerner Theater in Switzerland, who will perform Desdemona\u2019s death scene from Verdi\u2019s Otello. She is joined by powerful and sonorous baritone Nathan Matticks and other nationally recognized opera artists. For tickets and information go to gulfshoreopera.org<\/a> or call 239-529-3925.<\/p>\n

Hideaway Taste of Opera<\/strong><\/p>\n

January 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hideaway Beach Club, Marco Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

A dinner and concert experience featuring Shakespeare-inspired opera and musical theater. A quartet of acclaimed singers perform celebrated arias, duets, and scenes with a Shakespearean twist.<\/p>\n

Guest artist Edward Brennan, tenor, returns following his memorable performance as the Prince in Rusalka, accompanied by collaborative pianist Gregory Buchalter. Guests enjoy an elegant dinner with complimentary wine and light entertainment at Marco Island\u2019s private Hideaway Beach Club, overlooking a spectacular Gulf sunset.<\/p>\n

Opera to Broadway<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 6, 2026 | 4:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

United Church of Marco Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

This playful concert highlights the lighter side of Shakespeare, blending opera and Broadway favorites. Audiences will enjoy selections from Romeo & Juliet and The Merry Wives of Windsor, along with crowd-pleasers from Kiss Me, Kate and West Side Story.<\/p>\n

Comic favorites such as \u201cI Hate Men!\u201d from Kiss Me, Kate are performed by New York\u2013based soprano Grace Mineo. This lively program brings timeless stories and irresistible melodies together in a joyful celebration of stage and song.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.coastalbreezenews.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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