The Academy of Vocal Arts presented Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the Helen Corning Warden Theater this week. The simple yet elegant production, directed by Marc Verzatt, focused primarily on the character development of the aloof aristocrat, Onegin, the bookish young romantic, Tatyana, and the ardently serious poet, Lensky. With most of the choruses and dance sequences omitted, the evening showcased the immense talents of the…

          So many of my favorite themes all came crashing toward the audience in Michael Ching’s Slaying the Dragon on Saturday night at the Helen Corning Warden Theater. I love a good redemption story—probably as a result of my obsession with…