Day: December 15, 1999

Velina Hasu Houston’s Tea uses history and poetic writing to weave a drama about Japanese “war brides” living in Kansas.

Set in early 20th-century rural Bengal, Daak Ghar tells the story of Amal, a young boy with an incurable illness who gets caught up in the world outside of his window.

George Bizet’s celebrated operá comique Carmen is performed in a lively, imaginative production by the company of the Gran Teatre del Liceu. Carmen’s controversial portrayal of realism and romanticism caused a stir in 19th-century France and has since established itself as an international opera house favorite.

Victory overseas results in unexpected consequences for May and Raleigh who are confronted with hidden truths, whilst dealing with the challenges of a new, post-war America. The sequel to Arlene Hutton’s Last Train to Nibroc, directed by Katharine Farmer, was captured live by Cinevative at the Rubicon Theatre Company in California.

In this groundbreaking take on William Shakespeare’s bittersweet tragedy, Hector Berlioz combines the playwright’s influence with all the musical drama of Ludwig van Beethoven’s symphonies.