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Kyle Lang
Director & Choreographer
"[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
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