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Funkyzeit mit Christie
by Christie Connolley This costume, I just can’t get over…. Everytime I see it I find myself thinking (in the voice of the Sassy Gay Friend), “What… What… What Are You Doing?” Seriously….
Funkyzeit mit Christie
by Christie Connolley So in addition to being a Bravoholic, I find myself checking out more and more of Lifetime. Channel jumping Project Runway brought me over to the station, but it could be my new guilty pleasure, Dance Moms (don’t judge me) that may get me to stay. That being said, did any of [...]
Funkyzeit mit Christie
The Los Angeles Philharmonic have revealed the complete creative team and full cast for Don Giovanni , the first installment of an ambitious three-year Mozart/Da Ponte opera project presented at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Joining Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Frank Gehry are Kate and Laura Mulleavy, founders of fashion house Rodarte, and [...]
Audition Attire: Tips for Looking Your Best This Audition Season!
by Christie Connolley You have taken the time to learn and perfect your arias….. coached the language and musicality…. examined the dramatic context and character’s motivation, but have you taken the time to perfect your attire to complete your presentation? Attention ladies, this can be one element that is woefully overlooked. Hopefully, these tips can [...]
Werk it Trebek!
by Christie Connolley Anyone who knows me, knows I am serious about my Jeopardy. And any category that involves dress up is bound to be my favorite. A couple things are clear to me in this video (borrowed from Perez Hilton’s website): 1. Since when does Alex Trebek not have a moustache? 2. It is [...]
Opera Glove Etiquette
by Lisa Mirza Grotts – Huffington Post It’s opera season, and the gloves are on, at least for opening night at the opera, the symphony, and other formal events. Here is what you need to know when wearing opera gloves (also known as evening gloves) for any occasion. • Gloves should be kept on when [...]
Best and Worst Dressed: Met’s Anna Bolena Premiere
by Christie Connolley At Monday night’s Metropolitan Opera premiere of Anna Bolena both the autumn breeze and sequins were in the air! Operagasm declares the finalists for the following fashionable categories: Best dressed: Crystal Renn, Judy Macklowe Worst dressed: Paula Zahn Who needs a man purse with pockets these deep?: Austen Scarlett So that is [...]
SFO & Heijaho!
by Christie Connolley Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle has taken hold at the San Francisco Opera with the opening of Das Rheingold! Richard Scheinin of Mercury News.com recently reviewed the long-awaited production. Here is the Operagasm quick run down: Yeah, this is Wagner, bitch: “With 94 musicians in the pit and a backstage crew of 115 [...]
Best and Worst Dressed: 2011 Tony Awards
by Christie Connolley The singing! The acting! The dancing! THE DRESSES! Operagasm declares the following winners for the following categories: Best dressed: Catherine Zeta Jones, Patina Miller, Lily Rabe Worst dressed: Frances McDormand And the runner up of Ms. New Jersey is: Christie Brinkley Just being Whoopi: Whoopi Goldberg Just two inch thick shoulder pads [...]
A Great Excuse to Shop!
New York City Opera Co-chairs Hamish Bowles, Michael Bruno, Patricia Field, Elsa Klensch, and Lorry Newhouse invite you to the most anticipated shopping event in the city — DIVAS Shop for Opera! Join fellow fashionistas while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and shopping from a diverse selection of alluring merchandise including donated vintage and designer [...]
