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“Opera is the ultimate art form. It has singing and music and drama and dance and emotion and story.”

Quote by Diane Paulus

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Diane Paulus is a renowned theater director, born in 1966. She is known for her profound understanding of the art of theater and her innovative spirit, having directed numerous successful Broadway and West End productions. more

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