Opera companies are keeping up the momentum for new pieces and conversations. Lincoln Center announced the lineup for its summer Mostly Mozart Festival, featuring a timely opera, "Blue," on March 12.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Once used to frequent rejection letters, Blue has become a regular on major stages and is singing the title role in “Aida” at the Metropolitan Opera.

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