Washington City Paper

At A Rake’s Progress, Former Staff Members Allege Discrimination, Verbal Attacks

A Rake’s Progress’ reputation preceded its 2018 opening thanks to the star power of its co-owner, James Beard Award winner Spike Gjerde, and celebrated executive chef, Patrick “Opie” Crooks. The ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Rehearsing for 'The Rake's Progress'

BRAINERD — The cast, orchestra and crew went through a dress rehearsal of Igor Stravinsky's 1951 opera "The Rake's Progress" on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, as part of the Lakes Area Music Festival at the ...
The Advocate

LSU Opera's production of Stravinsky's "The Rake's Progress" will be a first for Baton Rouge

University opera programs tend to shy away from Igor Stravinsky's "The Rake's Progress," which makes it all the more appealing to the LSU Opera. The music is challenging and in demand among individual ...