Master class

About “Master class”

Master Class is a 1995 play written by American playwright Terrence McNally. It is presented as a fictional master class led by the famous opera singer Maria Callas in the 1970s, near the end of her life. The play includes vocal music by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Vincenzo Bellini. It premiered on Broadway in 1995 and was performed by actors Zoe Caldwell and Audra McDonald, who both won Tony Awards for their roles. The play explores themes of art, aging, and the emotional depth of performance. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)