Daniel Okulitch to star in operatic version of Brokeback Mountain
Daniel Okulitch in Dead Man WalkingMadrid's Teatro Real has confirmed that Canadian barihunk Daniel Okulitch will star in the world premiere of Charles Wuorinen's operatic adaptation of Brokeback...
View ArticleMore great photos of Ben Connor (and a recital)
Ben Connor (all photos by Lukas Beck)We had to share these pictures of Australian barihunk Ben Connor, who originally created quite a sensation on this site when he appeared in Puccini's La boheme in...
View ArticleLuca Pisaroni on BBC before Covent Garden debut; Upcoming US dates
Luca Pisaroni on BBC's "In Tune" singing SchubertLuca Pisaroni appeared on BBC's "In Tune" to talk about his Covent Garden debut as Figaro in David McVicar's "Marriage of Figaro." You can listen to the...
View ArticleWatch the Barihunk Superheroes unleash their superpower
Barihunk Superheroes John Brancy & Tobias GreenhalghWe've covered the groundbreaking work of barihunks John Brancy and Tobias Greenhalgh with "Operation Superpower." The program uses their love of...
View ArticleJesse Blumberg stunning as Ulysses
Jesse Blumberg in Opera Omnia's The Return of UlyssesWe were very excited when we learned that the innovative young opera company Opera Omnia had hired Jesse Blumberg for their production of Claudio...
View ArticleDan Kempson named Donald Gramm Memorial Award winner
American barihunk Dan Kempson has been awarded the Donald Gramm Memorial Award by the Santa Fe Opera named in honor of the internationally acclaimed American bass-baritone who appeared numerous times...
View ArticleBarihunks lunch in New York City
Dan Kempson, Jonathan Estabrooks and Chris HerbertWe hosted another Barihunks Lunch in New York City this week. Although the Met rehearsal schedule prevented a number of singers from attending, three...
View ArticleWinners of 2014 Barihunks Charity Calendar money to be announced
The cover or our 2014 Barihunks Charity CalendarWe are about to announce our first two recipients of a donation from our 2014 Barihunks Charity Calendar. Both awardees made their suggestion on Twitter...
View ArticleListen to calendar model Doug Carpenter in Most Happy Fella
Doug CarpenterDoug Carpenter has once again created a sensation in our Charity Calendar. This year he appears on our cover, as well as inside the calendar. Some of you may recall his famous "cupcake"...
View ArticleCurtis Sullivan's sexy Pasha Selim at Opera Atelier
Curtis Sullivan Photo: Bruce ZingerPhoto: Bruce ZingerPhoto: Bruce ZingerCurtis Sullivan Photo: Bruce ZingerOpera Atelier, who we feel produces some of the most visually stunning opera in the world, is...
View ArticleIntroducing Thomas "Tommy" Kittle
Thomas Kittle Photo: by Jessica ChristieOur latest reader submission is our favorite kind, as it came from a fellow singer. Meet Denver native Thomas "Tommy" Kittle, who is currently singing the role...
View ArticleBarihunk trio in Zurich Faust (and a hunkentenor!)
Kyle Ketelsen, Jose van Dam and Pavol BreslikWe're not sure if the devil made 'em do it, but the Zurich Opera has cast four of the hottest men in opera in one production of Jan Philipp Gloger’s new...
View ArticleSilent Night to air on PBS
Liam Bonner in Silent Night The barihunk-laden production of Kevin Puts’ Silent Night from the Minnesota Opera will be broadcast nationally on PBS on Friday, December 13 at 9pm ET (check local...
View ArticleTwo barihunks in Lizzie Borden world premiere
David McFerrin & Daniel MobbsWe can't think of a better opera to promote on Halloween than Jack Beeson's Lizzie Borden. The Boston Lyric Opera is presenting a new chamber version of the piece at...
View ArticleZachary Gordin and Center Stage Opera win first 2014 Barihunks Charity...
Zachary Gordin as he appears in the 2014 Barihunks Charity CalendarWe are proud to announce our first grantee from the proceeds raised to date from the 2014 Barihunks Charity Calendar. The winner is...
View ArticleTodd Boyce: Kiss me here, Kiss me...there!
Todd Boyce in Kiss me, Kate and a shot from our orginal postWhen we first posted about American barihunk Todd Boyce, it was because a reader in Germany had drawn attention to his bulge in this YouTube...
View ArticleSamuel Johnson wins German Opera Award
Samuel Dale Johnson's career is flying highWe just learned that 25-year-old Australian barihunk Samuel Johnson, who we introduced to readers this summer, has won the prestigious German Opera Award in...
View ArticleNathan Gunn to lead University of Illinois opera program
Nathan Gunn with wife Julie(left)and Patricia Racette(right)Barihunk Nathan Gunn can add "artistic director" to his list of credits, as he is scheduled to lead the new Lyric Theatre program at the...
View ArticleLuca Pisaroni: It's a dogs life on the road
Luca Pisaroni, Lenny & Tristan: Backstage and out for a walkAnyone who follows Italian bass-barihunk Luca Pisaroni on social media knows three things about him: he has a devoted and supportive wife...
View ArticleVideo of Zachary Gordin's master class
Zachary Gordin teaching at the College of the Sequoias (left) and as he appears in our calendarWe recently awarded Center Stage Opera in the Los Angeles area and barihunk Zachary Gordin our first grant...
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