What’s new in the world of Opera? Well, this weekend, the SARASOTA OPERA will be performing a brand-new Youth Opera titled, “Little Nemo in Slumberland”. The story is inspired by Winsor McCay’s Newspaper Comic Strip of the same name, which ran from 1905 to 1914. This new Opera was written by librettist J.D. McClatchy (see photo down below).

For more information please be sure to visit the Sarasota Opera Blog by clicking HERE or you can also visit their Website by clicking the link down below. The Sarasota Opera is located in Florida.

Tickets are going fast for the world premiere performances of this glorious new opera. Performance dates are Saturday, November 10th, at 5:30pm and Sunday, November 11th, at 12:30pm. To secure your seats today, go online at SARASOTAOPERA.ORG or call the box office at (941) 328-1300.

Here’s a fun photo we wanted to share real quick. On a recent trip to Los Angeles, California Chip Kidd got to meet Movie Director, Screenwriter, TV Producer, etc… J. J. Abrams! Hey, is that the American Poet J. D. McClatchy in the background?

Fans of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will totally love this wonderful lecture series by Poet J. D. McClatchy. His witty English-language libretto of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” has become a holiday favorite at The Metropolitan Opera. He has now translated seven of the libretti, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Cos Fan Tutte. To celebrate the publication of his translations, Mr. McClatchy is joined by Met singers for an evening of readings and Classical Music performance. This video was recently published & it was recorded at the 92nd Street Y on December 1st, 2010.

For more information about the special events happening at the 92nd Street Y please CLICK HERE!