by Patrick D. McCoy | May 10, 2021 | Article, Breaking News
COMING TOGETHER: Washington Performing Arts joins forces with other leading arts organizations to present Daniel Bernard Roumain’s uncensored aria “They Still Want to Kill Us” with mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges. On May 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m....
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 31, 2020 | Across the Arts, Article, Breaking News, Exclusive, Featured
Pandemic Platforms: With the onset of the devastating COVID-19 outbreak, the performing arts community had to find a new home in the digital space to share and nurture their artistic talents. Here are some of the presentations that have been eye-catching during this...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jul 23, 2020 | Article, Exclusive, Featured, News
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: In a response to a myriad of adjustments in the world of opera and the performing arts, opera luminaries have stepped up and out on numerous issues during this time. by Patrick D. McCoy It is no denying that this period of social distancing...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 5, 2020 | Featured, Reviews, Uncategorized
Samson and Delilah Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges and tenor Roberto Aronica lead the way among several cast members making their mainstage Washington National Opera débuts in the Saint-Saëns classic. by Patrick D. McCoy (PHOTO: Scott Suchman) A story from the...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
RETURNING TO EMERGE: From her performing in DC at The Kennedy Center during her college days, to appearing in recital as the recipient of the Marian Anderson Award, mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges takes center stage in her début with Washington National Opera in...