Master Class March 20, 2013

Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play about internationally renowned soprano Maria Callas, who had a legendary voice and an equally legendary life as one of the world's most celebrated—and gossiped-about—opera stars. In 1971, Callas taught a series of master classes at Juilliard. Outspoken in her artistic beliefs and uncompromising in the musical understanding she sought to communicate to 25 fortunate students, Callas worked through her legendary arias from Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, and others. Master Class finds Callas near the end of her career, her voice almost gone, as she instructs a group of young singers aspiring to the heights of fame and fortune with wicked humor, unrelenting criticism and deeply personal stories. March 20-April 14; International City Theatre, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach CA 90802; $29-$45; 562-436-4610; www.InternationalCityTheatre.com

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