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Theatre Tuscaloosa's 'Master Class' presents opera star Maria Callas in theatrical form

If it takes a diva to play one, Theatre Tuscaloosa seemed to know what it was doing, casting Ava Buchanan as Maria Callas, performing Terrence McNally's "Master Class" this week. Of course it's said ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego actress relishes return to ‘Master Class’ role 10 years later

The Maria Callas of Terrence McNally’s Tony-winning play “Master Class” makes it clear to her Juilliard School students that an artist must suffer. “It’s not a note we’re after here,” she tells them. ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Review: Maria Callas rises again in strong production of ‘Master Class’

It’s been nearly 50 years since Maria Callas, the most admired and photographed opera singer of the 20th century, passed away from a heart attack at age 53. If you listen today to recordings by the ...
Observer

Preparing Tomorrow’s Opera Stars: Joyce DiDonato Shows Us How It’s Done

When you search for “Master Class” videos on YouTube, you encounter unexpected instructors like Natalie Portman, Margaret Atwood, Neil DeGrasse Tyson—and even Kris Jenner. Master classes were ...
Star Tribune

Raison d’Etre Opera is a new opera company in Minneapolis. And it’s for singers 55 and older.

Raison d’Etre Opera is a new opera company in Minneapolis. And it’s for singers 55 and older. Semiretired mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade will perform recitals and hold master classes as part of the ...