Malden Goes Hollywood

Malden’s Mystic Side Opera Company announces exciting new collaboration with Hollywood’s The Los Angeles Italian Festival

In a thrilling fusion of East Coast artistry and West Coast glamour, Malden’s own Mystic Side Opera Company is set to take center stage at The Los Angeles Italian Festival in Hollywood this October. This groundbreaking collaboration marks a significant expansion of Mystic Side’s existing relationship with The Festival, which began in 2022. The partnership comes as part of The Festival’s ambitious new initiative to establish itself as a year-round entertainment brand. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood’s glitz and glamour, this collaboration promises to deliver an unparalleled celebration of Italian culture and operatic excellence.

The CEO of The Los Angeles Italian Festival, Eva Miller, expressed her enthusiasm: “We’re thrilled to deepen our relationship with Mystic Side Opera Company. Their commitment to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of opera aligns perfectly with our mission to showcase the very best of Italian culture.”

Mystic Side Opera Company General Director Gene Sticco, added, “This partnership is a natural evolution of our shared values. Opera, born in Italy over four centuries ago, has always been about bringing communities together. We’re excited to continue this tradition on a grander scale in Hollywood.”

The festival, which is scheduled for October 5, 2024, will kick off Italian American Heritage Month with a star-studded lineup. Actor and producer Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds,” “The Godfather Part III”) serves as the honorary Chairman of the Board, lending Hollywood gravitas to the event. Headlining the festival will be Mystic Side Opera’s own Natalja Sticco, who will perform a diverse repertoire spanning Italian pop, opera and crossover music popularized by artists like Andrea Bocelli. Additional guest artists will be announced in the coming weeks. For those eager to catch a preview of Natalja’s talent, she will be performing at the Lewis Street Beer and Wine Tent during Boston’s Fisherman’s Feast on August 17, as part of an InBoston Magazine event.

This collaboration between Mystic Side Opera Company and The Los Angeles Italian Festival represents a unique blend of tradition and innovation, promising to captivate audiences and create unforgettable cultural experiences.

About Mystic Side Opera Company: This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Malden, Mass., is dedicated to bringing world-class opera back to the United States. They believe in the power of timeless artistic traditions to connect generations and reflect the richness of human culture.

About The Los Angeles Italian Festival: This is an annual celebration of Italian-American culture that takes place in the heart of Hollywood. With Mystic Side Opera Company as its proud fiscal sponsor, The Festival aims to share the very best of Italian culture and music with a diverse audience.