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In announcing the Egyptian Theatre in downtown Boise as its new home, Opera Idaho has committed to performing at least two main-stage operas at the Egyptian in each of the next five seasons. The first of these operas will be Gian-Carlo Menotti’s endearing Christmas classic Amahl and the Night Visitors in December. Rossini’s Cinderella and Ned Rorem’s new American opera Our Town will follow in early 2010. Opera Idaho’s Season-Opening Recital on Sept. 11 will also take place at the Egyptian but will not require adjustments to the theatre.

The Egyptian Theatre was lovingly restored in 1999 on commission by the Hardy Foundation. The Hardy Foundation is making further adjustments to the theatre to accommodate Opera Idaho in its new home. So that you can learn more about what is being done at the Egyptian and follow the progress being made, we introduce a series of blog posts we are calling:

‘Becoming an Opera House – Renovations at the Egyptian’

Production Manager, Jennifer Wilhelmi, will post behind-the-scenes updates throughout the process from the other side of the curtain. To view all entries click on the ‘Becoming an Opera House’ link in the categories list in the left sidebar.

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Opera Idaho will receive one of four federal stimulus grants awarded to Idaho arts organizations. Opera Idaho will receive $50,000 to reinstate a Director of Marketing position. The grant is through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and is administered by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Read the rest of this entry »