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Enjoy some popcorn with your opera
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Ashley Bates
Updated: Jan 22, 2008, 10:04 AM
Published: Dec 12, 2007, 6:53 PM

For those who may not have the chance to see the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, now the opera house is coming to Hall County — at least, live on the big screen.

The Met’s Live in HD series, now in its second year, kicks off this weekend with "Romeo et Juliette," which will be broadcast live at Hollywood Cinemas in Gainesville.

"Romeo et Juliette" will be shown live at 1 p.m., and there will be an encore performance at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

The opera, composed by Charles Gounod, is an ultrasensual interpretation of Shakespeare’s play and is an ideal vehicle for star soprano Anna Netrebko, in her role of Juliette, according to www.metoperafamily.org.

Nathan Gunn plays Mercutio; Placido Domingo is the conductor.

"Romeo et Juliette" will run three hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.

This is the first of eight operas to be shown at the Hollywood Cinemas, which include "Hansel and Gretel," "Macbeth," "Manon Lescaut," "Peter Grimes," "Tristan and Isolde," "La Bohème" and "La Fille du Régiment." The next performance, "Hansel and Gretel," will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 1.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for children. Tickets can be purchased online at NCM Fathom, in person at Hollywood Cinemas in Gainesville or by calling the Met at 800-638-6737.

Hollywood Cinemas is located at 120 Green Hill Circle in Gainesville.
Here’s a look at The Arts Council’s newly finished stage and pavilion
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The Arts Council executive director Gladys Wyant tours the new outdoor stage and pavilion Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in downtown Gainesville. The pavilion can seat 300 for dinners and events with the rest of the grounds can be used for additional seating for more than 2,000 during concerts and other events. - photo by Scott Rogers
Daniela Carrasco
The Times
Published: Jan 27, 2021, 12:17 AM
The Arts Council’s recently constructed stage and pavilion structure is ready to give performances and events a new place to flourish in downtown Gainesville.
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