Ep. 143: Opera vs. Musicals with Stuart Holt
The opera stage and the Broadway stage share many conventions, such as lavish scenery, exquisite costuming, and awe-inspiring voices. For Sch\xf6nberg and Boublil\u2019s\xa0MISS SAIGON, Puccini\u2019s\xa0MADAMA BUTTERFLY\xa0serves as the source material, while Ana\xefs Mitchell\u2019s HADESTOWN\xa0and Gluck\u2019s\xa0ORFEO ED EURIDICE are both unique interpretations of the Orpheus myth. With so many intersecting elements, what are the precise characteristics that make these dramatic forms distinct? On this episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, co-host Stuart Holt takes a closer look at the similarities and differences between opera and musical theater.