An opera is a musical play performed on stage with costumes, scenery and props. Opera began in Italy in the 16th Century and was performed at court to entertain royalty. It soon became the ideal ...

“The Phantom of the Opera” is largely about acceptance ... We really get boxed into a certain type of role.” The actress said the role has helped her grow as a person and as a performer.

A musical is quite like an opera in that it has music ... which use more modern types of music like pop, rock and hip-hop.

There is nothing quite like opening night of Teatro alla Scala in Milan, a temple of opera, for pomp, pageantry and politics. The opening of the opera season at Teatro alla Scala in Milan draws ...