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Watch: Service Provider
Music by Christopher Weiss
Libretto by John de los Santos
Autumn: Toni Marie Palmertree
Beau: Andrew Payne
Charlene: Emily Margevich
Dallas: Max Zander
Stage Director: Toni Marie Palmertree
Music Director/Pianist: Sarah Thune
Lighting Designer: Tláloc López-Watermann
Service Provider is a witty, contemporary comic opera sung in English. When a married couple sits down for a romantic dinner, things take a hilarious turn with the surprise arrival of the husband’s mistress. Fast-paced, sharply written, and hilariously relatable, this bite-sized drama is a modern take on timeless relationship chaos.
Watch: Pagliacci
Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo
Canio: Dane Suarez
Nedda: Emily Margevich
Tonio: Gerard Moon
Silvio: Andrew Payne
Beppe: Max Zander
Stage Director: Toni Marie Palmertree
Music Director/Pianist: Sarah Thune
Lighting Designer: Tláloc López-Watermann
Buckle up for Pagliacci—Leoncavallo’s searing classic Italian verismo opera of jealousy, betrayal, and heartbreak. Presented in an innovative piano reduction, this raw and riveting second act delivers all the emotional power of a full-scale production, with every note and nuance felt up close.
Watch: OperaDEathmatch
Emily Margevich, soprano
Toni Marie Palmertree, soprano
Dane Suarez, tenor
Gerard Moon, baritone
Husan Chun-Novak, pianist
Kerriann Otaño, emcee
Dave Tiberi, emcee
What happens when Delaware’s champion of the boxing ring teams up with Delaware’s champions of the opera stage? OperaDEathmatch. A one-of-a-kind, knockout collaboration between Dave Tiberi + OperaDelaware, celebrating the passion, discipline, and showmanship that unite sports and the performing arts. It’s an adrenaline-fueled evening complete with musical “bouts,” dramatic performances, local celebrity appearances, and plenty of surprises in the ring. High energy, high artistry, and all heart.
Watch: Puccini Portraits – Tosca
Cavaradossi: John Pickle
Tosca: Emily Margevich
Scarpia: Steven Condy
Pianist/Arranger: Husan Chun-Novak
Violin I: Irina Schuck
Violin II: Walter Choi
Viola: Nina Cottman
Violoncello: Todd Thiel
Act I Aria: Recondita armonia
Act I Duet: Mario! Mario! Mario!
Act II Duet + Aria: La povera mia cena... Vissi d’arte
Act III Aria: E lucevan le stelle
Cio-Cio-San: Toni Marie Palmertree
Pinkerton: John Pickle
Sharpless: Gerard Moon
Suzuki: Melody Wilson
Pianist/Arranger: Husan Chun-Novak
Violin I: Irina Schuck
Violin II: Walter Choi
Viola: Nina Cottman
Violoncello: Todd Thiel
Act I Duet: Viene la sera... Vogliatemi bene
Act II Duet: Vedrai, piccolo amor... Scuoti quella fronda
Act III Trio + Aria: Io so che alle sue pene... Addio fiorito asil
Act II Aria: Piangi? Perchè?... Un bel dì vedremo
Minnie: Toni Marie Palmertree
Jack Rance: Gerard Moon
Dick Johnson: John Pickle
Pianist/Arranger: Husan Chun-Novak
Violin I: Irina Schuck
Violin II: Walter Choi
Viola: Nina Cottman
Violoncello: Todd Thiel
Act I Duet: Ti voglio bene, Minnie...
Act III Aria: Ch’ella mi creda
Watch: The Soprano Soirée
Toni Marie Palmertree, soprano
Emily Margevich, soprano
George Hemcher, pianist
Step into the Presser Black Box Theater for The Soprano Soirée, a captivating dual cabaret featuring sopranos Emily Margevich and Toni Marie Palmertree, the dynamic leading ladies of OperaDelaware’s 2024 La bohème. This artist-curated performance spans their diverse musical inspirations, blending timeless classics with contemporary favorites. With their charisma, spellbinding voices, and unique perspectives, Emily and Toni will charm you with music that transcends generations. Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the artistry and individuality of these two remarkable sopranos.
Watch: Heart + Seoul
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