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Wonderful idea to share the letters of Marie Callus opera diva’s loved ones. Monica Bellucci was beautiful, her voice entertaining, and striking. The orchestra entertained a background of her past operas, as well as the true voice of Marie Callas on the megaphone. Only regret no program to give info on orchestra, pieces played and time of letters.
Everything was fine at the event except for the audio. I feel the volume of the speaker should have been higher, I could not hear the performer's voice very well in spite of having a decent seat
The way the show was written, staged and performed by Monica Bellucci and the orchestra was stunning. She is really Callas on stage and the advancement of her life through a mix of Callas letters and greatest opera hits of her career works very well. But the experience was definitely spoiled by a New York audience that was extremely disrespectful of the artists and their work: many late arrivals, inc. more than 10 minutes after the beginning of the performance, use of cellphones during the show, people regularly leaving the theater to go to the restrooms or the bar and coming back a few minutes later opening doors and disturbing the serious audience, etc... And what about the Beacon Theater staff? No reaction at all! And even some staff conversations that we could hear from inside the theater (and I was seated in the middle of the Orch not next to the doors), without mentioning the coffee machine noise and the delay in starting the performance because the admission and security process was poorly managed. It's a pity to see that situation at a prestigious venue in New York, the worldwide capital of living arts and performances. After the Pandemic, if we want people going back to theaters and take the best of their experience, efforts need to be made by the whole industry to reeducate the public and realign their service!
The performance was well done, happy to see these types of performances coming to the Beacon. The Beacon staff was very helpful, in assisting my husband who is disabled. Thank you again for your help,
Monica played Maria Callas very soft spoken and monotoned, it was, at times very hard to hear her. The staging left a lot to be desired, a couch with Monica sitting on it, standing by it, laying on it. One of the better parts of the show was the use of the orchestra and the gramophone playing Callas's recordings. No play bills were given, I would have liked to know who the conductor was and the pieces that were played throughout the show.
I wish the Beacon staff would have been better led to host this event successfully. Though signs were posted that devices were not allowed- people were filming, taking flash photography, coming in and out, eating loudly, and talking throughout what could have been a great event. It started at 8:20 despite the show time being 8pm. I often could not hear over people’s chatter so I ended up walking out of the event. Very disappointed. I think it was a great concept for a show.
A touching and poignant tribute to Callas, with (Italian National Treasure) Monica Bellucci delivering a sweet, sometimes heartbroken portrayal. The combination of the live orchestra with Callas’ own vocals soaring through the theatre - creates a-close-as-we’ll-ever-be experience in bringing the diva back to the stage, and her art back to life. A wonderful evening!
Good orchestra Nice to see Monica Bellucci in person but boring!
