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Winners Best Production of an Opera from Broadway World Chicago!
We're thrilled to share the exciting news that we've been honored with the Best Production of an Opera award from Broadway World Chicago. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for us and to Broadway World Chicago for this incredible recognition. Special appreciation goes to Greg Eldridge, our stage director, and Barnaby Palmer, our conductor, for their outstanding contributions to the production. A big shoutout to the exceptionally talented cast of Turn of the Screw!
At This Boot Camp, Live Performances Are A Welcome Return To Normal.
They come from different parts of the world, but on this stage in suburban Des Plaines, this is a homecoming for everyone.
“It’s an amazing feeling just to feel the crowd and to just feel the stage again, like a part of me was missing,” said Tamra Harkley. MORE
— CBS NEWS
Live opera returns with new Opera Festival of Chicago, Des Plaines Chicago Summer Opera.
Chicago Summer Opera presents a double-cast production of Handel's "Alcina" featuring singers Juan Tello, left, and Isabella Hanreiter. Courtesy of W. Biederman Photography. MORE
— Daily Herald