This show strikes a chord. A radical feminist opera is causing major controversy and causing disturbed attendees to require medical treatment — and it’s coming to the US this month. “Sancta Susanna” ...

An explicit opera in Germany is sparking controversy internationally for its combination of lesbian sex with religion as well as its use of real blood and live piercings. An early scene depicts ...

MUNICH, Germany — A night at the opera conjures images of elegant outfits and spectacular vocals. But at one German opera house, 18 audience members required medical treatment after watching recent ...

A recent performance of Paul Hindemith's opera Sancta Susanna in Stuttgart, Germany, left 18 audience members requiring medical assistance for nausea and shock, according to a report by the Daily Mail ...

The choreographer Florentina Holzinger’s shows feature circus performers and abundant nudity. Now, she’s bringing her experimental approach to opera. By Ben Miller Reporting from Schwerin, Germany In ...

Ryan is a reporter at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She first became a published author at ...

The actress starring in a radical feminist opera that controversially sickened 18 audience members over its sex scenes and depictions of sadism is speaking out. Annina Machaz plays a thoroughly ...

A small village in Sicily, Easter Sunday. A despondent Santuzza searches for Turiddu, the man she loves. Before leaving for the army he was in love with Lola. But Santuzza, despite being married to ...