Behind the Scenes

August 17, 2026

Madama Butterfly, Director’s Reel

I recently directed productions of MADAMA BUTTERFLY and OKLAHOMA! at the Glimmerglass Festival. It was wonderful to be back there with so many treasured colleagues after a three year absence…

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August 10, 2026

Oklahoma! Director’s Reel

New production of Oklahoma! at The Glimmerglass Festival.

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February 9, 2023

Production images: The Sound of Music

The image gallery from this past summer's production of The Sound of Music at the Glimmerglass Festival have been added to my website.

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June 1, 2022

AIDA Photos

Opening MAY 21 Aida Los Angeles Opera

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April 26, 2022

THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Glimmerglass

Summer Glimmerglass THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opening JULY 8 Director, Francesca Zambello Choreographer, Eric Sean Fogel Set design, Peter J. Davison

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April 14, 2022

TENOR OVERBOARD

Summer Glimmerglass TENOR OVERBOARD Opening JULY 19 New Rossini comedy with book by Ken Ludwig Director, Francesca Zambello Co-Director, Brenna Coiner Set design, James Noone Costume Design, Loren Shaw

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April 11, 2022

Upcoming! Aida at LA Opera

Venue Website

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