Blog T.O. is the latest to applaud The Shadow.

From Blog T.O.:

“The opera, directed by Tom Diamond, isn’t your typical lavish, melodramatic production and it’s more pleasurable as a result. The intimate Berkely Street Theatre houses this show and most of the story sung in English. There’s a small flat-panel TV suspended above the left side of the stage, hovering over the seven-piece stage “pit orchestra” ensemble. It subtly provides translation surtitles to the Spanish-sung passages. In such a small venue, it’s a delight to see up close the facial expressions of the performers.”

“The Tapestry production is top-notch, with especially strong voices from Peter McGillivray (baritone) as Raoul, Carla Huhtanen (soprano) Allegra, his love interest and Scott Belluz (countertenor) as the Shadow. Theodore Baerg (baritone) impresses in dual roles as the Don and Allegra’s father as well.”

“Tonight’s your last chance to see this show, unless it gets a remounted production, which it rightfully deserves. Let’s hope The Shadow never dies.”

Click here to read the full review.

Artist Featured: Theodore Baerg as Allegra’s Father
Photo © Michael Cooper, 2009