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Ask The Diva

Our resident diva is temperamental, it's true. But she's also one smart cookie. Catch her on a good day, refreshed from sufficient adulation the night before, and she'll blossom — showing off a trove of opera knowledge she's only too happy to flaunt.

So ask your opera questions here and we'll try to get the Diva's attention long enough to tackle those that catch her fancy. Her attention span is limited, though, and she's easily bored, so make your questions interesting. We'll transcribe her words of wisdom (Diva doesn't type) and post her answers here.

Remember, the Diva doesn't answer everything. She makes the rules to suit her moods. Flatter her with a question, and help to keep our Diva amused.

Illustration Credit: Edward Gorey


LATEST QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE DIVA

Question: Who was in the cast of Un Ballo in Maschera during the February, 1966 production? If possible, I need complete cast listings.

Question: Hi there! I asked a while back about sending fan mail to Rise Stevens, and I know that you gave me an address to send it to you, but that email is missing. I have a letter, SASE and photo to send, how would you like me to send this to you, and to what address? Thanks so much.

Question: Was Shirley Harned ever a member of the cast of Un Ballo in Maschera, in February, 1966?

Question: Hello Diva, My wife and I are new to opera. I would like to take her to an opera on or around 6/25/09 for our 4th year wedding anniversary. Do you know if there are any upcoming productions around those days? Thank you. Danny

Question: Diva dear, when may one purchase 2009 -10 tickets to the HD series? I attended all the 08/09 productions - wonderful, wonderful. I'm hooked.