"[Lang's} Carmen, isn't a sorceress thoughtlessly fickle, she's a canny and brave woman who uses all the physical resources she has to survive in a world of violent men."

Pam Kragen

The San Diego Union-Tribune

March 31, 2019

Review of Carmen for San Diego Opera

"Director Kyle Lang performed at an all time high."

Carol Davis

Carol's Theater Reviews

April 1, 2019

Review of Carmen for San Diego Opera

"In 1875, the composer described his last opera as a work full of color and melody. That was the show Lang gave San Diegans."

Maria Nockin

Opera Wire

April 2, 2019

Review of Carmen for San Diego Opera

"...kept the action spinning, seemingly giving nods to classic bits, without slight[ing] the opera's disarming heart, its genuine sentiment ."

Tim Smith

Opera News

February 17, 2019

Review of L'elisir d'amore for Virginia Opera

"With this production Mr. Lang should surely claim his spot among America's most able directors of opera."

Paul Kuritz

PK Theater and Film

February 25, 2019

Review of L'elisir d'amore for Virginia Opera

"The production was also a directorial tour-de-force by Kyle Lang that consistently delighted with his choices, large and small."

Andy Garrigue

Richmond Times-Dispatch

February 25, 2019

Review of L'elisir d'amore for Virginia Opera

"Director Kyle Lang has gotten it right. Elixir is meant to be funny and this one is."

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Michael Rogers

Opera Gene

February 19, 2019

Review of L'elisir d'amore for Virginia Opera

"Kyle Lang's direction is very refined."

Mark Dreisonstok

MD Theater Guide

February 22, 2019

Review of L'elisir d'amore for Virginia Opera

"...cleverly balanced elements of Viennese sophistication and propriety with the dirty little secrets..."

Robert D. Coleman

Opera News

May 12, 2018

Review of Die Fledermaus for Utah Opera

"...delivered a compelling and dramatic product."

John Shulson

The Virginia Gazette

April 17, 2018

Review of Lucia di Lammermoor for Virginia Opera

“...the Lucia you will remember."

Michael Rogers

OperaGene

April 11, 2018

Review of Lucia di Lammermoor for Virginia Opera

“...stage movement that is fluid and restless when possible, and wondrously still and reflective when appropriate."

James Sohre

Opera Today

 Nov 22, 2017

Review of As One for San Diego Opera Opera

“...create[s] the emotional connection with the audience and leads to a truly empathetic experience for all."

EM

Talk Theater to Me

 Nov 11, 2017

Review of As One for San Diego Opera Opera

“Stage business was carried out with an exceptional naturalness and sense of spontaneity."

Tim Smith

 Opera News

 Nov 14, 2015

Review of La Bohème for Virgnia Opera

“the drama played out flawlessly and vibrantly, thanks to the meticulous vision of director Kyle Lang!"

B.J. Atkinson

The Virginia Pilot

 Nov 9, 2015

Review of La Bohème for Virgnia Opera

“Virginia Opera brings an edge to classis La Bohème."

April Phillips

The Virginia Pilot

 Nov 6, 2015

Preview of La Bohème for Virgnia Opera

“it was a brilliant triumph for stage director Kyle Lang!"

M.D. Ridge

Artsong Update

 Nov 8, 2015

Review of La Bohème for Virgnia Opera