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Tonight! Sankara Harouna (Milton) and Justin Austin (Lindon) star in James Robinson’s world premiere production of Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, & Ruby Aiyo Gerber opera, This House, at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Don’t missThis House at the Loretto-Hilton Center through June 29.

#worldpremiere #opera #jamesrobinson #sankaraharouna #justinaustin

Photos:
Justin Austin – Dario Acosta
Sankara Harouna – Image 1 - Cameron Mitchell, Image 2 - Jessica Smith
James Robinson – Simon Pauly

Tonight! Sankara Harouna (Milton) and Justin Austin (Lindon) star in James Robinson’s world premiere production of Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, & Ruby Aiyo Gerber opera, This House, at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Don’t missThis House at the Loretto-Hilton Center through June 29.

#worldpremiere #opera #jamesrobinson #sankaraharouna #justinaustin

Photos:
Justin Austin – Dario Acosta
Sankara Harouna – Image 1 - Cameron Mitchell, Image 2 - Jessica Smith
James Robinson – Simon Pauly

Tonight! Sankara Harouna (Milton) and Justin Austin (Lindon) star in James Robinson’s world premiere production of Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, & Ruby Aiyo Gerber opera, This House, at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Don’t missThis House at the Loretto-Hilton Center through June 29.

#worldpremiere #opera #jamesrobinson #sankaraharouna #justinaustin

Photos:
Justin Austin – Dario Acosta
Sankara Harouna – Image 1 - Cameron Mitchell, Image 2 - Jessica Smith
James Robinson – Simon Pauly

Tonight! Sankara Harouna (Milton) and Justin Austin (Lindon) star in James Robinson’s world premiere production of Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, & Ruby Aiyo Gerber opera, This House, at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Don’t missThis House at the Loretto-Hilton Center through June 29.

#worldpremiere #opera #jamesrobinson #sankaraharouna #justinaustin

Photos:
Justin Austin – Dario Acosta
Sankara Harouna – Image 1 - Cameron Mitchell, Image 2 - Jessica Smith
James Robinson – Simon Pauly

The season is underway with the first production this week with Dayton Opera in Charlie Parker’s Yardbird!! This is truly exciting! All new roles so I have my work cut out for me. I love a good challenge lol. Can’t wait to get back to my opera start with Kentucky Opera for The Gift of the Magi and La Cenerentola!!! Please come out!! You don’t want to miss it!!

📸 @cmitchellstudios

#blackmeninopera #blackoperasingers #newseason #operasinger #bookedandblessed #daytonopera #kentuckyopera #kentucky #louisville #dayton #newroles #christmas #giftofthemagi #lacenerentola #nupesinopera #kapsi #nupe4life #AlphaUpsilon #kstate #cc #brednation

What’s poppin Dayton!!! I am beyond thrilled to be making my debut with Dayton Opera where I will also be an Artist In Residence!! I am a part of an amazing cast in Charlie Parker’s Yardbird!

While the body of tormented bebop saxophonist Charlie “Yardbird” Parker lies unidentified in a New York City morgue, his spirit travels back to the famed NYC jazz club Birdland, where he struggles to complete his final masterpiece. Fusing classical and jazz styles into an intriguing mix, Charlie Parker’s Yardbird is a powerful expedition into the mind, heart, and personal purgatory of the jazz genius.

This show is phenomenal!! Come out!!!

📸 @cmitchellstudios

#blackmeninopera #blackoperasingers #newseason #operasinger #bookedandblessed #daytonopera #dayton #newroles #nupesinopera #kapsi #nupe4life #AlphaUpsilon #kstate #cc #brednation

This boat is going full steam ahead!! Can’t wait to pop back in Kentucky to perform with Kentucky Opera in two amazing shows and be a part of the Barbara & Halsey Sanford Studio Artist Program!!

First of which is The Gift of the Magi. This heartwarming holiday classic brings you close to the action in our first performance at the Opera Center. Jim and Della cannot afford to buy each other presents for Christmas, so they pawn their most prized possessions to purchase gifts for each other. But their surprises go awry!

The second is Rossini’s La Cenerentola. It is the classic rags-to-riches tale with bubbly operatic melodies, a spunky heroine, and a story that shows us once again that love conquers all. In this timeless comedy, Cinderella’s journey from servant’s quarter to happily ever after is fraught with confusion and chaos as she defies her conniving stepfather and mean-girl stepsisters to win the heart of her prince.

📸 @cmitchellstudios

#blackmeninopera #blackoperasingers #newseason #operasinger #bookedandblessed #kentuckyopera #newroles #christmas #giftofthemagi #lacenerentola #nupesinopera #kapsi #nupe4life #AlphaUpsilon #kstate #cc #brednation

It’s opening night!!!! The Pirates are taking over! So glad to be a part of this stellar cast and amazing company! I have been having such a wonderful time with @theatlantaopera as a Studio Artist!!! If you’re in Atlanta please come down and check out The Pirates of Penzance!!!!

Blind Injustice Recording Is HERE!!!!!!!

This production tells the story of six people who were wrongfully convicted: Rickey Jackson, Nancy Smith, Clarence Elkins, Derrick Wheatt, Laurese Glover, Eugene Johnson.

Major thanks to the Cincinnati Opera family, Scott Davenport Richards (Composer) and David Cote (Librettist) for this blessing! I was truly honored to be a part of telling this story along with the phenomenal cast!!! Still seems like yesterday!

The recording is available on all major streaming and download services or you can more fully support the project by ordering the CD and getting the libretto booklet etc, here: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/bravo-shop#!/PRE-ORDER-Blind-Injustice-CD/p/297342094/category=0

Photo by Philip Groshong: BLIND INJUSTICE, 2019

Blind Injustice Recording Is HERE!!!!!!!

This production tells the story of six people who were wrongfully convicted: Rickey Jackson, Nancy Smith, Clarence Elkins, Derrick Wheatt, Laurese Glover, Eugene Johnson.

Major thanks to the Cincinnati Opera family, Scott Davenport Richards (Composer) and David Cote (Librettist) for this blessing! I was truly honored to be a part of telling this story along with the phenomenal cast!!! Still seems like yesterday!

The recording is available on all major streaming and download services or you can more fully support the project by ordering the CD and getting the libretto booklet etc, here: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/bravo-shop#!/PRE-ORDER-Blind-Injustice-CD/p/297342094/category=0

Photo by Philip Groshong: BLIND INJUSTICE, 2019

Blind Injustice Recording Is HERE!!!!!!!

This production tells the story of six people who were wrongfully convicted: Rickey Jackson, Nancy Smith, Clarence Elkins, Derrick Wheatt, Laurese Glover, Eugene Johnson.

Major thanks to the Cincinnati Opera family, Scott Davenport Richards (Composer) and David Cote (Librettist) for this blessing! I was truly honored to be a part of telling this story along with the phenomenal cast!!! Still seems like yesterday!

The recording is available on all major streaming and download services or you can more fully support the project by ordering the CD and getting the libretto booklet etc, here: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/bravo-shop#!/PRE-ORDER-Blind-Injustice-CD/p/297342094/category=0

Photo by Philip Groshong: BLIND INJUSTICE, 2019

Blind Injustice Recording Is HERE!!!!!!!

This production tells the story of six people who were wrongfully convicted: Rickey Jackson, Nancy Smith, Clarence Elkins, Derrick Wheatt, Laurese Glover, Eugene Johnson.

Major thanks to the Cincinnati Opera family, Scott Davenport Richards (Composer) and David Cote (Librettist) for this blessing! I was truly honored to be a part of telling this story along with the phenomenal cast!!! Still seems like yesterday!

The recording is available on all major streaming and download services or you can more fully support the project by ordering the CD and getting the libretto booklet etc, here: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/bravo-shop#!/PRE-ORDER-Blind-Injustice-CD/p/297342094/category=0

Photo by Philip Groshong: BLIND INJUSTICE, 2019

Blind Injustice Recording Is HERE!!!!!!!

This production tells the story of six people who were wrongfully convicted: Rickey Jackson, Nancy Smith, Clarence Elkins, Derrick Wheatt, Laurese Glover, Eugene Johnson.

Major thanks to the Cincinnati Opera family, Scott Davenport Richards (Composer) and David Cote (Librettist) for this blessing! I was truly honored to be a part of telling this story along with the phenomenal cast!!! Still seems like yesterday!

The recording is available on all major streaming and download services or you can more fully support the project by ordering the CD and getting the libretto booklet etc, here: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/bravo-shop#!/PRE-ORDER-Blind-Injustice-CD/p/297342094/category=0

Photo by Philip Groshong: BLIND INJUSTICE, 2019

Blind Injustice Recording Is HERE!!!!!!!

This production tells the story of six people who were wrongfully convicted: Rickey Jackson, Nancy Smith, Clarence Elkins, Derrick Wheatt, Laurese Glover, Eugene Johnson.

Major thanks to the Cincinnati Opera family, Scott Davenport Richards (Composer) and David Cote (Librettist) for this blessing! I was truly honored to be a part of telling this story along with the phenomenal cast!!! Still seems like yesterday!

The recording is available on all major streaming and download services or you can more fully support the project by ordering the CD and getting the libretto booklet etc, here: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/bravo-shop#!/PRE-ORDER-Blind-Injustice-CD/p/297342094/category=0

Photo by Philip Groshong: BLIND INJUSTICE, 2019

Habari Gani!!!

Happy Kwanzaa!!! It’s the best time of year!! Tune in for a beautiful evening of art and fellowship!! 😁

Getting ready for tonight!! I will be singing the role of Antonio. Stay tuned for more!! This is only the beginning!! #GoodVibes #MusicIsLife

Need I say more. #HomeSweetHome #ChiTown

Oh snaps!!! It's Mr. Westbrook!! Lol.

I'm at Pollo Bandido!!! This food is great!! Come through!!! You will not be disappointed!!! Gotta support the homie. I'm so proud of Rogelio!! Much success! Can't wait for the next restaurant to open!!

Omg!! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 This is making my day! Building my collection!! So blessed right now! Thanks KyOpera!!