Meryl Streep will play Maria Callas in a filmed version of Terrence McNally’s play Master Class. New York Post's Page Six reported that HBO would start filming in January of 2015. Mike Nichols - who directed Streep in Silkwood, Postcards from the Edge and Angels in America - will team up again with the Oscar-laden actress for this project. Chameleonic Streep has already … [Read more...] about Meryl Streep to play Maria Callas in HBO’s film of McNally’s Master Class
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The Italian Greta Garbo is gone: Rossella Falk dies at 86
Rome, 10 November 1926 – Rome, 5 May 2013 One of the greatest Italian stage actresses has died in Rome at the age of 86. Rossella Falk was a giant among Italian actresses, with a slightly arrogant air and regal poise which set her apart from many of her more earthy colleagues. The label "the Italian Greta Garbo" was well chosen, and even her hairstyle recalled that of the … [Read more...] about The Italian Greta Garbo is gone: Rossella Falk dies at 86
Sheila Nadler, one of Maria Callas’ Master Class students, talks about La Divina
As Tyne Daly brings her portrayl of Maria Callas to London, after the successful run on Broadway in Terrence McNally’s play, The Times spoke to one of the original Master Class students, a mezzo-soprano named Sheila Nadler. When people saw the play they said ‘Oh, that’s not Callas’. But McNally respects and loves her — that’s evident in the play.” Callas told Nadler to dress … [Read more...] about Sheila Nadler, one of Maria Callas’ Master Class students, talks about La Divina
Tyne Daly to play Maria Callas in the West End
Tyne Daly will reprise her Broadway role in Terrence McNally's Master Class when it arrives in London's West End. The Cagney & Lacey star will play opera singer Maria Callas in the play at the Vaudeville Theatre from 21 January. Stephen Wadsworth's production was a sell-out when it opened on Broadway earlier this year. The original 1995 version won the best play … [Read more...] about Tyne Daly to play Maria Callas in the West End
Will the real Maria Callas please stand up
Anthony Tommasini, critic for the New York Times, has some very interesting points to make about the real Maria Callas, and Terrence McNally's fictional one, currently to be see on Broadway interpreted by Tyne Daly. Here is a selection of his article (the link to the original is below): The first student, called Sophie, an eager young soprano (the endearing Alexandra Silber) … [Read more...] about Will the real Maria Callas please stand up
Critics round-up: Tyne Daly in ‘Master Class’ – “remarkable”
Tyne Daly plays that greatest of divas, Maria Calla, in Terrence McNalls Mast Class at New York's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Her much anticipated performance has been well received: Towering before us — and tower she does, though she is not particularly tall — the celebrated opera singer is undeniably, overwhelmingly there. And yet she’s not there at all. One of … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Tyne Daly in ‘Master Class’ – “remarkable”
As a revival of Terrence McNally’s Master Class opens on Broadway, he talks about his fascination with Maria Callas
Maria Callas was someone I've thought about since I was a very young person when I first heard her voice on the radio growing up in Texas. I fell in love with the sound of her voice. She has fascinated me. And then her life! That kind of inner turmoil of falling in love with and being rejected by one of the richest, most powerful men in the world — it's quite an extraordinary … [Read more...] about As a revival of Terrence McNally’s Master Class opens on Broadway, he talks about his fascination with Maria Callas
