Opera News has called soprano Raquel Gonzlez a true artist. She has performed with the Washington National Opera, appearing as Cio Cio San in Madama Butterfly, Contessa Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, Micala in Carmen, and more. She earned her bachelors and masters degrees from The Julliard School, giving Gonzlez an extensive background in opera. Her repertoire is exceptionally... read full bio
Russell Braun is known for his voice, capable of the most powerful explosions as well as the gentlest covered notes, according to the Toronto Star. Braun has performed all over the world from the Metropolitan Opera in New York, to the State Opera in Vienna, Covent Garden, the Los Angeles Opera, and the La Scala in Milan. Previously, Braun has... read full bio
Ruxandra Donose is an opera singer from Romania. Her mezzo-soprano vocals are hailed by a wide variety of critics including The Telegraph and The New York Times. The operatic singers voice has been described as the triumph of the opera, musically rich characterization, and earthy-voiced. Donose studied singing and piano at the Conservatorul Ciprian Porumbescu in Bucharest. She started her... read full bio
Sandy Camerons violin playing has been described by Craig Briggs as magnificent artistic presence and musicality so wonderfully provided by such a great violin performance truly showed what it was like for the composers to be alive. Cameron is one of the most unique artists of her generation, revolutionizing the violin and classical music experience. Her mission is to make... read full bio
Simone Alaimo is an Italian bass-baritone best known for his performances of the bel canto repertoire. After studying at the Palermo Conservatory and then the LAccademia di La Scala in Milan, Alaimo made his debut at the Teatro Fraschini as the hero in Gaetano Donizettis Don Pasquale. Since, Alaimo has performed at the Festival de pera de Las Palmas, the... read full bio
Steven Cole is an internationally acclaimed tenor, professionally debuting as a character in Eugene Onegin with the Boston Symphony. He has performed a remarkable 70 or more roles, exemplifying versatility and ease in his craft. Besides classical work, Cole also performs contemporary works, like Jean Prodromides La noche triste and Gavin Bryars Medea. He performs regularly in France and Swizerland,... read full bio
Steven Humes has performed leading roles like Knig Marke, Knig Heinrich, Vodn_k, Hunding, Fafner, Fasolt, Daland, Hermann Landgraf, Sarastro, and more as a bass operatic singer. Appearing at many of the worlds most renowned theaters, like The Bolshoi and Teatro Regio, Humes has made a name for himself internationally. Humes has performed over 500 performances, backed by a musical education... read full bio
The Grand Chinese New Year Concert has been around for sixteen years. The orchestra is comprised of several classical Chinese instruments, which include the Erhu or Pipa. Throughout the concert, the audience is led through each unfamiliar instrument. This performance is unlike any other- it is a true exploration of the colorful music tradition of the Chinese Spring Festival. The... read full bio
Tom Fox is an experienced operatic baritone singer. He has sung at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Washington Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Diego Opera, Pittsburg Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Minnesota Opera, and more. Foxs repertoire includes roles in Carmen, Fidelio, Falstaff, Salome, Lulu, Lady Macbeth of Mzentsk, and more. Fox is... read full bio
Bonnie McFarlane is a Canadian-American writer and comedian. Her comedy venture began at an open mic at a club in Vancouver, Canada. The club manager suggested McFarlane enter The Search for Canadas Funniest New Comic. She did, and she won. Upon moving to New York, she landed a manager and an agent. Since, she has appeared on The Tonight Show... read full bio
Cy Amudson has appeared on Conan, Adam Devines House Party, and Comedy Centrals This Is Not Happening. His appearance on these shows allowed Amudson to make a name for himself in the stand up comedy business. Amudson has since been featured on FOXs Family guy and American Dad. Along with comedy, Amudson also is a producer. He has created a... read full bio
Gastor Almonte is an award-winning storyteller, standup comedian, producer, and host. As an east coast native, Almonte makes regular appearances at the New York City comedy scene. He has been featured on Comedy Centrals This Is Not Happening, the New York Times The Liar Show, The Standing Room, and more. The comic is also the host of Stoops2Stages, a series... read full bio
Giulia Rozzi is a professional storyteller, writer, comedian, and actress. Her honest sense of humor has led her to perform on TEDx, at the Moth GrandSLAM festival, Comedy Centrals This Is Not Happening, Chelsea Lately and more. She has created successful comedy shows as a solo act, Stupid Foreigners and Bad Bride. Her creation of Bad Bride gave her a... read full bio
Harland Harley Morenstein is best known for his co-creation and production of Epic Meal Time and its spin off FYI television series Epic Mean Empire. Morensteins Epic Meal Time channel has over 7 million subscribers, over 300 installments, and 2 spin offs. The comic has worked with stars like Seth Rogen, Smosh, Tony Hawk, Arnold Swarzenegger, and Kevin Smith. He... read full bio
Big Jay Oakerson is a well-known comedian in New York City. Oakerson has performed for audiences at The Comedy Cellar, The Stand, and Stand Up New York. The comic has also attended festivals like Bonnaroo, Jagers Korn tour, Funny or Dies Oddball Festival, and Rock Star Energy Drinks Mayhem Fest. His television appearances include This Is Not Happening with Ari... read full bio
Joe Pera is a stand up comedian from Buffalo, New York. Pera’s comedy style is unlike most comedians. He uses his signature look (knit sweaters, khakis, and glasses) to play on his awkward persona, which includes slow paced and gentle jokes. He has been featured on shows such as Late Night with Seth Meyers, Adult Swim, and Conan. Pera co-hosts... read full bio
Joel Kim Booster was born in South Korea and raised in Chicago. His comedy debuted on Conan and since, Booster has been featured on Comedy Centrals @Midnight, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, Bravos Then and Now, and more. Booster is also developing a television comedy piece with JAX Media called Birthright. He has performed at several comedy festivals including... read full bio
John Huck is an actor and comedian. Hucks stand up comedy is honest, self-deprecating, and relatable. He has appeared in a multitude of television productions, including Comedy Centrals Live at Gotham and This Is Not Happening. His work in television also includes features in shows like Punkd, Frank TV, and CBSs Angel From Hell. The comic has released two albums,... read full bio
Joshua Lyons Gondelman is a stand-up comedian, writer of comedic material, and producer in addition to being an American novelist. He is presently working for Showtime as a supervising producer and writer for the shows Desus and Mero. Earlier in his career, he worked as a writer for John Oliver's show Last Week Tonight. In addition to that, he is... read full bio
Comedian, artist, and actor, Kevin Christy has extensive experience in the entertainment and art industries. Having appeared in several commercial projects, for example with Sprint and Burger King, Christy got his start in television. He has starred in Buffy, the Vampire Spray, Malcolm in the Middle, and more. Christy played in the movie Dude, Wheres my Car The comedian regularly... read full bio
