All About Opera Glasses: Are they for You?

April 21st, 2010 by Jeff Bridges


A lot of people wonder if they can use opera glasses. It does not matter if you wear glasses or you can not see very well, you can use opera glasses if you wish. They will not hurt your vision as long as you are not walking around looking through them all the time.

Opera Glasses, A Wonderful Way To See All The Action On Stage From Far Away

December 25th, 2009 by Jeff Bridges


Opera Glasses are similar to binoculars but they are made for being able to see performances on stage. In old opera houses seats placed in balconies that were subsequently cheaper were very far away from the stage. In some they were so far away on the figures could be seen from that distance but seeing facial features, and thus part of the acting, was impossible to make out. Opera glasses would enable those people in the peanut gallery to see on stage much better to the point of seeing the facial expressions of the actors or singers. They have been popular since the 50’s.

Highlighting Juilliard College: the Great school of Music

September 20th, 2009 by Lanny Carver


The Juilliard college is a center for music and the performance humanities that has provided the world the highest caliber of artists from musicians, actors, to dancers for centuries now. Juilliard’s first consideration is to foster an environment of fantastic dexterity for scholars to hone and prepare them for a successful career in music and the performing humanities.

The Performing Art Form Of Dance

September 10th, 2009 by Peggy Ryersen


Dance is commonly considered to be a form of art. This is a fact acknowledged by civilizations around the world, both in ancient and modern times. Dance is a form of emotional expression that is highly sophisticated and technical.

Opera Glasses and Wicked: A Musical Review

September 5th, 2009 by Jeff Bridges


Wicked is an amazing musical, and a storyline you are sure to love. The story is based off of the original movie of the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz. Wicked is the story of how The Wicked Witch of the West got so wicked.

Learn A Little More About Opera Glasses

September 5th, 2009 by Jeff Bridges


Devices to improve eyesight in general have been around for hundreds of years. It was not until the 1800’s that opera glasses achieved their position as a status symbol among theater-goers of the day.

Opera Glasses and Shear Madness: a Comedic Review

September 5th, 2009 by Jeff Bridges


If you are planning on seeing the comedy play Shear Madness make sure you bring your Opera Glasses. In reviewing this wonderful performance I must first make sure that you are prepared for aching cheeks, and stomach muscles that will be sore for a week. I loved Shear Madness, Never have I laughed so hard in my life!

Dancing Widens The Social And Cultural Spheres

September 2nd, 2009 by Tom James


Too shy to match those dance moves? Are you inhibited because other people are watching you? You are not alone; many others like you feel the same. Much of the confidence needed to get out there and let loose will be gained by some instruction and experience.