
By Romeo San Vicente
Rufus Wainwright Unleashes His Inner Diva
Queer Canadian troubadour
Rufus Wainwright appears to be everywhere lately, keeping himself
busy with a wide range of projects.
Coming off his critically acclaimed recreation of Judy Garland's
legendary Carnegie Hall performance and his tour with the "Wainwright
Family and Friends Christmas" show, Wainwright has been commissioned by
New York's Metropolitan Opera to create an original work.
With
a busy '06 behind him, the singer will cloister himself away to compose
Prima Donna, a day in the life of an opera singer. Look for the
character to have more than a passing resemblance to old-school divas
like Maria Callas, Beverly Sills, and Regine Crispin.
No promises as to when the opera will make its debut, but early
estimates predict a 2008 unveiling.
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