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The opening of the Springer in 1871 helped the city thrive after the Civil War by attracting the most famous actors of the time from all over America onto our stage. As these immigrants arrived, so did a love of Arts and Culture that caused the community to embrace live theatre in a way they hadn’t before. In order to receive your $5 discount, you must make your donation when you purchase your ticket at the box office window. Next, Rodrick Dixon reprises his celebrated portrayal of the title role in The Dwarf, a heartbreaking tale of one-sided love in an opulent Spanish court, previously presented here in 2010 to critical acclaim. An Oscar Wilde’s fable (“The Birthday of the Infanta”) is brought to life through a lush and romantic score by Alexander Zemlinsky, whose career was cut short by the rise of the Nazi regime. Masks will be required at all times for all patrons and visitors regardless of vaccination status in all indoor spaces at LA Opera, except while eating and drinking in designated areas.
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(Los Angeles) February 14, 2022 — LA Opera will present a rare staged production of Bach's St. Matthew Passion from March 12 through 27, 2022, conducted by Music Director James Conlon. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the first and largest theater of The Music Center, was built in 1964. The Georgia Historical Society has been awarded its twelfth consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the largest charity evaluator in America, for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency, a distinction that places The Society among an elite 1% of non-profit organizations in America. Theatrical Outfit will present the final show of the 2023 – 2024 Season – Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Georgia’s Historic State Theatre
The conductor will be Louis Lohraseb, fresh from his triumphant debut leading Tosca in 2022. The colorful comedy arrives in a new-to-Los Angeles production by Tony- and Emmy-winning director and choreographer Rob Ashford. The full safety mitigation plan can be viewed on the Springer's website, springeroperahouse.org. The program began with acknowledgments by producing artistic director Paul Pierce. Pierce thanked the Springer board and staff for their dedication, agility, and innovative work and recognized Springer sponsors and donors for their generosity and support - all of which made it possible for the Springer to stay afloat during the tumultuous year of Covid-19 shutdowns and in-person event restrictions. The full safety mitigation plan can be viewed on the Springer’s website, springeroperahouse.org.
History
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Pierce then presented a new star on the Springer Walk of Fame presented in honor of Newt Aaron, who served as project manager on the Springer's 1998 $12 million renovation and played an integral role in the preservation of the theatre ever since. A gracious Aaron spoke about the bonds he formed with Springer staff and others connected to the renovation project that spanned two years. He claims he experienced "project depression" after work was complete and jumped at the chance to join the Springer board. Pierce thanked the Springer board and staff for their dedication, agility, and innovative work and recognized Springer sponsors and donors for their generosity and support - all of which made it possible for the Springer to stay afloat during the tumultuous year of Covid-19 shutdowns and in-person event restrictions.
One year after restoring connections to its roots as a downtown movie palace, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced successes from its first year of operation featuring the historic venue’s new Digital Cinema Projection (DCP) projector and larger Stewart cinema screen. The evening began with a welcome from managing director Danielle Varner who gave an update on the state of the theater. Varner cited "Olympic-sized pivoting" and innovation by the Springer's staff and board, along with the consummate support of the Springer's patrons for making it through the uncertainty of the pandemic.
The presentation continued with producing artistic director Paul Pierce, who acknowledged six members of the Springer staff that he considered "long-timers" who have collectively worked 152 years at the Springer. He also acknowledged the success of the Springer's partnership with Columbus State University's theatre department, remarking that fifteen of the Springer's current staff are graduates of the program. Business was booming for the Springers, until Motion Pictures were invented. This new technology soon became all the rage and audiences for live theatre diminished.
A 1964 restoration included stabilizing the main auditorium, ground-floor spaces, and a portion of the second floor. As it neared its centennial year, the opera house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and President Jimmy Carter named the building Georgia’s State Theater for its centennial. Seven years later the Springer Opera House was designated a National Historic Landmark. Several additional performances will be presented in other venues through the company's Off Grand and Connects initiatives. As early as 1915, Springer started showing motion pictures on a regular basis and the slow decline of theater began. The building remained a venue for both movies and live theater until the Depression, but by 1931 theater performances ceased, and the opera house tried to survive as movie house.
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"Blind Tom" Bethune, the egro musical prodigy born near Columbus, performed here often. John L. Sullivan, the world champion gave a boxing exhibition; and Mrs. John Drew grandmother of the Barrymores, starred in She Stoops to Conquer. Here in 1928, Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered a "Happy Warrior" speech in behalf of presidential nominee Al Smith. Aaron's star commemorates the appearance of actor, playwright, and screenwriter Ruth Gordon who performed the popular comedy, The First Year on the Springer stage in 1923.
Her achievements include an Academy Award for her performance in Rosemary's Baby, an Emmy Award for her role in Taxi, and the prestigious Women in Film Crystal Award for expanding the role of women in the entertainment industry. "I am so honored and humbled to now be a forever part of my beloved Springer, the state theatre of Georgia," said Dawson. Dawson attributes her introduction and love of theatre to her Jordon High School drama teacher, Sandra Taylor. Pierce then introduced the newest addition to the Springer's full-time staff, artist in residence, Keith McCoy. McCoy, who joined the Springer staff full time in January as Artist in Residence, has been involved with the Springer for over 13 years, serving as guest director, actor, choreographer, and teacher. Creep into the Springer’s haunted history and encounter the ghostly spirits of our legendary landmark.
Unless otherwise specified, performances take place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012). For more information about LA Opera Connects programming, visit LAOpera.org/Community. For more information about LA Opera’s Off Grand initiative, visit LAOpera.org/OffGrand.
The great depression and the decrease of industrial output by the mills, began a downfall for the Springer. Francis Joseph had to eventually sell the Springer Opera House to the Martin Theatre company. Once home to so many celebrity performers, it now was nothing more than another movie house. The Springer plans to return indoors for the upcoming season employing safety measures such as reduced capacities, distanced seating between parties, mask-wearing & more. A fantastical world of sunbirds, demons and hairy giants is evoked in The Book of Mountains and Seas, a work of vocal theater for 12 singers, two percussionists and six puppet masters. Composer/librettist Huang Ruo took inspiration from a classic compilation of Chinese mythology, first transcribed in the fourth century B.C.
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