Greetings, PopSasquatchers! The 2010 Vancouver Olympics closing ceremonies are still raging on, but I no longer recognize the Canadian musicians, and Joannie Rochette just rushed through the same interview she's probably recited a billion times. It's time to say goodbye. In honor of Team U.S.A.'s medal count, here are 37 of my favorite moments from tonight's closing ceremonies. 1. O Canada! Your tongue-in-cheek humor delights us early on as only three arms of the Olympic torch raise -- and this time, it's intentional. 2. Some crazy mime/mechanic "fixed it" through the power of facial expression and "dance." He is an Olympic hero for the ages,...
- 3/1/2010
- by Annie Barrett
- EW.com - PopWatch
Maria Guleghina and Pl?cido Domingo star in Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur, which opens at the Metropolitan Opera on February 6 with Domingo returning to sing the role of his Met debut 40 years ago. Guleghina sings Adriana, the famous actress in love with the military hero Maurizio, sung by Domingo. Olga Borodina sings the Principessa di Bouillon, Adriana's rival for Maurizio's affections, and Roberto Frontali is Adriana's faithful friend Michonnet. Marco Armiliato conducts all performances, and Marcello Giordani sings the role of Maurizio on February 17. All the principal singers other than Domingo are performing their roles for the first time at the Met. Mark Lamos stages this revival, with set designs by C.M. Cristini after sketches by Camillo Paravicini and costume designs by Ray Diffen with additional costumes by Jane Greenwood. Lighting design is by Duane Schuler and choreography by Sergei Gritsai.
- 1/31/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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