Singer

One of the most beloved romances ever written. Experience this beautiful powerhouse opera, now set in Milwaukee’s 1940s Bronzeville. Luxuriate in the lush movie music and an all-star cast telling this double love story and bromance in a fresh way. Enjoy stage art created by 2019 Nohl Fellowship winner Ras ‘Ammar Nsoroma. Bronzeville expert and dramaturg Sheri Williams Pannell helps us explore this thriving-again city within our city, and the artists and citizens who built it. Original sets will bring Bronzeville alive for all of us to celebrate.

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La Bohème

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Returning from performing in Germany, Chaz’men’s rich tenor will run the gamut from operatic hero to hero in this evening of fun. Meet him before he leads our Bohemians in song as Rodolfo in La Bohème

Spotlight on Chaz’men Williams-Ali

Milwaukee County Historical Society

The power of art triumphs over historical neglect and censorship in two 20th-century gems. First up is a rare staging of Highway 1, USA by William Grant Still, a trailblazing Jim Crow-era composer hailed as “the Dean of African-American Composers.” Norman Garrett and Nicole Heaston star as a hardworking couple determined to build a better life, who discover that their years of sacrifices have been misguided. Chaz'men Williams-Ali portrays the beneficiary of their support, who squanders the opportunities granted to him. This new production is staged by visionary director Kaneza Schaal, who helmed the stunning 2022 production of Omar.

Next, Rodrick Dixon performs the title role opposite audience favorites Erica Petrocelli and Kristinn Sigmundsson in The Dwarf, a heartbreaking tale of one-sided love in an opulent Spanish court. Last presented here in 2008 to critical acclaim, Oscar Wilde’s fable is brought to life through a lush and romantic score by Alexander Zemlinsky, whose career was cut short by the rise of the Nazi regime.

Highway 1, USA / The Dwarf

Los Angeles Music Center

Conceived by baritone Justin Austin, this program tells a story of brotherly love and community among Black men in America through art song, soul, gospel and opera. "My Brother’s Keeper" features a stellar team of Black American male singers, including Austin, tenor Joshua Blue, baritone Will Liverman, bass-baritone Joseph Parrish, baritone Jorell Williams and tenor Chaz'men Williams-Ali, alongside NYFOS's own Steven Blier.

Chaz'men Williams-Ali

Tenor

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 19, 2024

New York Festival of Song: My Brother's Keeper · Kaufman Music Center

Past events

19 - 21 Apr, 2024

La Bohème · The Florentine Opera

Mar 28, 2024

Spotlight on Chaz’men Williams-Ali · The Florentine Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Rodolfo in La Bohème by Puccini

The Florentine Opera

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