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Jeanine Tesori becomes first woman composer to open Met Opera season with reworked `Grounded'
Read full article: Jeanine Tesori becomes first woman composer to open Met Opera season with reworked `Grounded'Jeanine Tesori becomes the first woman composer to open a season in the Metropolitan Opera’s 141-year history when a revised “Grounded” starring mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo is featured at Monday night’s gala.
The lead actors are revealed for the Broadway-bound dramatic sea musical 'Swept Away'
Read full article: The lead actors are revealed for the Broadway-bound dramatic sea musical 'Swept Away'The four stars who helped shape the new musical “Swept Away” — John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Wayne Duvall — will steer the nautical tale to the commercial waves of Broadway.
Financially struggling Met Opera's 18 productions next season matches the fewest since 1980-81
Read full article: Financially struggling Met Opera's 18 productions next season matches the fewest since 1980-81The financially struggling Metropolitan Opera will present 18 productions in 2024-25, matching the current season and pandemic-curtailed 2019-20 for the fewest since 14 in strike-shortened 1980-81.
Four days after losing 3-0, Raiders set franchise scoring record, beat Chargers 63-21
Read full article: Four days after losing 3-0, Raiders set franchise scoring record, beat Chargers 63-21Four days after losing 3-0, the Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise scoring record with a 63-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12
Read full article: Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards, Aidan O’Connell connected with fellow rookie Michael Mayer for the game’s only touchdown, and the Las Vegas Raiders improved to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce, beating the New York Jets 16-12.
‘Grounded,’ a new opera about a female fighter pilot turned drone operator, prepares to take off
Read full article: ‘Grounded,’ a new opera about a female fighter pilot turned drone operator, prepares to take offNearly 10 years after it was first imagined as an opera, “Grounded” is ready to take flight.
Caleb Williams propels No. 5 USC past Notre Dame 38-27
Read full article: Caleb Williams propels No. 5 USC past Notre Dame 38-27No. 5 Southern California capped its outstanding regular season under new coach Lincoln Riley by staying firmly in the College Football Playoff race with a 38-27 victory over No. 13 Notre Dame.
Notre Dame beats No. 5 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TD
Read full article: Notre Dame beats No. 5 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TDPrince Kollie scored on a blocked punt, Benjamin Morrison returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown and had another interception to set up another score as Notre Dame earned its second straight win over a ranked opponent, beating No. 5 Clemson 35-14.
Notre Dame takes down No. 16 BYU 28-20 in Las Vegas
Read full article: Notre Dame takes down No. 16 BYU 28-20 in Las VegasDrew Pyne was 22 of 28 for 262 yards with three touchdowns, Michael Mayer hauled in 11 passes for 118 yards and two scores and Notre Dame defeated No. 16 Brigham Young 28-20 on Saturday night.
Pyne throws for 2 TDs as Notre Dame beats Cal 24-17
Read full article: Pyne throws for 2 TDs as Notre Dame beats Cal 24-17Drew Pyne passed for two touchdowns and 150 yards in his first career start and Notre Dame overcame numerous mistakes to beat California 24-17 Saturday to give Irish coach Marcus Freeman his first victory.
Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for Irish
Read full article: Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for IrishSteven Gilmore returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter and Khalan Labron ran for 163 yards as Marshall shocked No. 8 Notre Dame 26-21.
You can't rain on Lea Michele's parade at 'Funny Girl'
Read full article: You can't rain on Lea Michele's parade at 'Funny Girl'Former “Glee” star Lea Michele finds herself stepping into the role Barbra Streisand made famous by taking over the role of Fanny from Beanie Feldstein in “Funny Girl” on Broadway.
No. 9 Oklahoma State beats No. 5 Notre Dame 37-35 in Fiesta
Read full article: No. 9 Oklahoma State beats No. 5 Notre Dame 37-35 in FiestaSpencer Sanders accounted for 496 yards and threw three of his four touchdown passes to Tay Martin, and No. 9 Oklahoma State overcame a 21-point deficit to beat No. 5 Notre Dame 37-35 in the Fiesta Bowl.
Coan, No. 6 Irish dominate Yellow Jackets in 55-0 victory
Read full article: Coan, No. 6 Irish dominate Yellow Jackets in 55-0 victoryJack Coan threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns in a little more than a half and No. 6 Notre Dame had two defensive touchdowns in winning its sixth straight game, 55-0 over beleaguered Georgia Tech on Saturday.
With QB Coan out, No. 12 Irish beat No. 18 Badgers 41-13
Read full article: With QB Coan out, No. 12 Irish beat No. 18 Badgers 41-13Chris Tyree returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown and Drew Pyne threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter in relief of an injured Jack Coan as No. 12 Notre Dame beat No. 18 Wisconsin 41-13 at Soldier Field.
Sheriff on Louisiana gun store shooting: 'I don't know why'
Read full article: Sheriff on Louisiana gun store shooting: 'I don't know why'Bullet holes are seen on a vehicle at the scene of a multiple fatality shooting at the Jefferson Gun Outlet in Metairie, La. A person went into a gun store and shooting range in a New Orleans suburb and fatally shot two people Saturday, causing customers and staff to open fire on the shooter, said a sheriff. Lopinto said Williams had walked into the store with a loaded weapon and was told that was against store rules. It shows Williams at the door of the store, firing in. At another point it shows Williams inside taking aim at one of those killed, Veronica Billiot, 59, of Belle Chasse, also a customer.
Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals
Read full article: Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinalsNotre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) is sacked by Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas – Ian Book had Notre Dame moving with a chance to get within a touchdown of No. Notre Dame beat the Tigers 47-40 in November while Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sidelined because of a positive COVID-19 test. “I don’t have a unique problem at Notre Dame,” Kelly said. Everybody can keep saying, you know, Notre Dame is not good enough.
Lawrence, No. 4 Clemson rout No. 2 Notre Dame for ACC title
Read full article: Lawrence, No. 4 Clemson rout No. 2 Notre Dame for ACC title2 Notre Dame 34-10 on Saturday to win its sixth straight ACC title. “His ability to run really stresses your coverage calls,” Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. Clemson has won all nine games Lawrence has started by at least 18 points and their average margin of victory in those games is 33.6 points. “We are trending in the right direction and we are playing our best football,” Lawrence said. Notre Dame: Notre Dame hopes to edge No.