Tudor Opera Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – The opera “Maria Stuarda” staring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as Mary Tudor is coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse Jan. 18 as a part of The Met Live in HD.

Joyce DiDonato stars in Donizettis Maria Stuarda, The Met Live in HD, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, Jan. 19.
Photo Credit: *Contributed by The Ridgefield Playhouse*

by Alissa Smith

01/10/2013 4:00 p.m.

Director David McVicar turns to the second opera of Donizetti's Tudor trilogy, which explores regal characters at fateful moments of their lives. Soprano Elza van den Heever will be performing Elizabeth I with conductor Maurizio Benini.

The audience will be able to go behind the scenes to the rehearsals, watch exclusive interviews with the stars and be able to watch the performance.

For tickets, $25 adults, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students, call the box office at (203) 438-5795, or order online.

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