Woody Allen, William Friedkin and David Cronenberg Take to the Stage in L.A.

By Kyle Rupprecht
URL: http://www.moviemaker.com/blog/item/woody_allen_william_friedkin_david_cronenberg_la_opera_20080805/
Three of today’s most legendary moviemakers—Woody Allen, William Friedkin and David Cronenberg—are putting their own cinematic spin on the classic art of opera. Each is directing an exciting new production for the opening of the L.A. Opera’s 2008-2009 season.

On September 6th, Giacomo Puccini’s classic Il Trittico, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, premieres, staged by Academy-Award winners Allen and Friedkin. Allen, making his operatic directing debut, will helm "Gianni Schicchi," the first part of this unique triptych of one-act operas. Friedkin will direct the second two one-acts, "Il Tabarro" and "Suor Angelica." Il Trittico runs through September 26th at the LA Opera.