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Cedric Westphal

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“The Marriage of Figaro” Sparkles with New Sets & Ideas, at S.F. Opera

“The Marriage of Figaro” Sparkles with New Sets & Ideas, at S.F. Opera

October 19, 2019 Cedric Westphal

Henrik Nánási Brings Color, Depth to Mozart in Colonial America by Cedric Westphal Sometimes it takes a lot of effort from a director to make a classic opera relevant, centuries later. In the case of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro,” an opera warhorse if ever there was one, the times have caught up with…

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“Hot Mikado—Bursting with Energy, at 42nd St. Moon, S.F.

“Hot Mikado—Bursting with Energy, at 42nd St. Moon, S.F.

October 6, 2019 Cedric Westphal

Gilbert & Sullivan Fly High in Bell & Bowman’s Supercharged Jazz Musical  by Cedric Westphal Described by its stage director, Jeffrey Polk as “two hours of fun, quirky, message-free entertainment,” 42nd Street Moon’s production of “Hot Mikado” lives up to its billing of pure relaxation. We come out invigorated by the boundless energy of…

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