Upcoming Performances:
Mannes Opera: FLASHPOINTS
“8 operas in 90 minutes: with just a piano, 22 singers, and some silly hats, Mannes' first annual celebration of short opera is a theatrical sampler of operas new and old. With the longest opera at 15 minutes, and showcasing the talents of our incredible singers, Mannes Opera launches FLASHPOINTS this spring as an annual festival, celebrating short bites from a selection of our greatest composers and librettists.”
-Mannes Opera
Colin will appear in Tom Cipullo’s Lucy and Marc Blitzstein’s Triple-Sec.
IT CAME FROM THE CONSERVATORY! A Musical Horror Anthology
Fans of classical music, musical theatre, and horror movies, have I got a show for you! If you ever wanted something that takes each of those three things, throws them in a witches cauldron, and stirs them around a bit: this is that thing. IT CAME FROM THE CONSERVATORY!: A Musical Horror Anthology is a collection of scary stories presented nice and neatly for your consumption as songs sung by Colin Safley and accompanied by Zihan Wang on the piano. So come enjoy some music…. if you dare… *cue thunder and maniacal laughter*.
Mannes Opera: Lysistrata, or The Nude Goddess
Mannes Opera presents Mark Adamo’s operatic adaptation of the ancient Greek play: Lysistrata, or the Nude Goddess. When the Spartan and Athenian armies are locked in a never ending conflict, one woman comes forward with an idea to bring peace: withold sex from the men until the agree to cease fighting. The results are as silly as they are profound.
Colin will appear in the role of Bion/First Geezer
Amore Opera: Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni is the story of a young count who spends a ridiculous amount of money and time wooing women (his “body count” sits at exactly 2,065 women) (yes, he keeps a list). But, nobody gets away with such debauchery forever, and the Don soon finds that he has messed with the wrong people.
Colin will make his debut in the title role of Don Giovanni early in 2024 with Amore Opera.
John Cage Songbooks
John Cage’s Songbooks are a series of Solos for Voice written in a very unconventional way. Looking at the notation, one may find it hard to imagine how these songs are performed. On Tuesday, December 12th, see the controlled chaos that is the vocal writings of John Cage.
Mannes Opera: L’enfant et les sortilèges & Mermaid in a Jar
Mannes Opera presents a concert double billing of Maurice Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges and Rachel J. Peters’ Mermaid in a Jar. These two operas are both fantastical stories told through the eyes of a child. Colin will appear in L’enfant as The Cat, and will sing in the chorus of the show.
Taconic Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos
Ariadne auf Naxos follows a classical composer and a comedy troupe who are both booked to perform for the wealthy Viennese elite. Trouble ensues when they are informed that they have to perform simultaneously. After this prologue, we see the composer’s opera, based on the myth of Ariadne being abandoned by Theseus, but with the comedy troupe working themselves in.
Colin will be playing the Major-Domo, the representative of the aristocrats hiring these artists, as well as covering the role of Harlekin, one of the comedians.
New York Opera Conservatory: L'Elisir D'Amore
A shy young man named Nemorino swoons and fawns over the rich landowner Adina, who enjoys scoffing at his affection. When the pompous Sergeant Belcore strolls into town and proposes to Adina, Nemorino fears he may never get to be with her. However, help arrives when the snake oil salesman, Doctor Dulcamara, gives Nemorino a love potion (actually, a bottle of cheap red wine).
Colin Safley will be singing the role of Belcore on August 11th and August 13th.
Performances are free to attend!
Utopia Opera: Remmers & Rome
“Two experts in the field of comic opera (plus a trusty chorus) run the gauntlet, performing 37 Gilbert & Sullivan songs (and 5 scenes) in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The entire G&S canon and more in one evening. Unfiltered rock & roll. Records will be broken. Your hearts: probably.
R&R thrilled audiences at its trial run in 2022... and now it finally emerges in its fully-formed state with lights, sound, projections, and a vivid display of unerring proficiency and professionalism coupled with vigorously good taste! Do not miss this event for it may never happen again!”
-Utopia Opera