Lyric stages Richard Strauss's twisted but thrilling Salome, based on Oscar Wilde's play, for the first time in 20 years.

The story of Salome, the niece and stepdaughter of the biblical King Herod, and her pursuit of John the Baptist has inspired countless works, from theater productions and paintings to films and ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick In his company debut, the director Claus Guth takes a psychological approach, surrounding the title character with six versions of her ...

Even without an over-the-top production—and the Met has had a couple of those—Richard Strauss’s SALOME has been outraging audiences for more than 120 years. This week’s new take by director Claus Guth ...

Performances in N.Y.C. In Strauss’s “Salome,” is the Dance of the Seven Veils a seduction? A striptease? A cry for help? Watch some memorable versions from its long history. Manon Fleur Antonio and ...