The atlanta opera Reviews

Absolutely amazing, beautiful theater. Professional in every way! We have seen Porgy and Bess and Eugene Onegin this year. Both performances were world class level.

Wonderful facility and amazing ensemble of talented individuals who bring heartfelt productions to the city of Atlanta.

We really enjoyed "The Daughter of the Regiment" - a good opera which featured a very good cast. Cobb Energy Center is a large theatre and was about 75% full for the performance. The set was good, not great. The lighting was lacking in moods and relied on cues and states that were general and not reflective of time, mood or atmosphere.
The performances were very good but not world class. Having seen the very best performances in the world, I would suggest that the Atlanta arts scene is somewhat second-tier to London and New York. Indeed, the opera was directed well, but lacked a tightness. The chorus was good but some tableaux work lacked and there was evidence of too much 'acting' in terms of chorus members faking commentary on the action. Less is sometimes more - don't grimace when it is not needed. Suffice it to say that the evening was enjoyable in this impressive theatre. Where the company is very good, it has yet to reach the standards of the best on the world stage and be regarded as excellent. For this, it needs tighter direction and a professional discipline.

Excellent performance, amazing venue, american soprano performing Violetta was terrific!

I enjoyed The Golden Ticket very much and I commend the Atlanta Opera for going out on a limb to produce a new opera! That takes courage and commitment, especially in these tough economic times, to support new works. The special effects were excellent, combining multiple lighting effects with multiple projections to great effect. The interior of the chocolate factory was a delight and the Oompa Loompa chorus practically stole the show. Each child character had a chance to shine in both acts, although I felt the second act was a little too long and could use a bit of pruning, especially in the flying sequence.

Hats off to all the cast, especially Daniel Okulitch as Willy Wonka, Keith Jameson as Grandpa Joe, Gerald Thompson as Mike Teavee (outstanding coluratura!) and Ashley Emerson as Violet Beauregard.

Always doing relevant great productions. Joy to watch!!!

Wonderful! Fantastic talent from all over the world, an all star chorus, and spectacular art direction and sets.

Great Organization to work with. I have worked multiple events with them over the past 3 years and they always find some of the best venues in Atlanta!

I love this city and this artform the Atlanta Opera reflects the best of both.