In The News
Bon Operatit! has been featured nationally in a number of newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs, TV features, and more. Take a look at a few of the publications the group has been highlighted in recently. If you are a writer, photographer, editor, publisher, or other member of the media looking to publish a story, review, photo, or video segment featuring Bon Operatit!, please visit our press & media section below for a full press kit that includes promotional materials and contact info. for further media assistance.
| Date | Publication/Show | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2024 | Great Day Louisiana | Bon Operatit! Performs on Great Day Louisiana Host Malik Mingo interviews Joe and Lauren with three intermingled performances of "Tonight" (West Side Story), "Champagne Chorus" (Die Fledermaus), & "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen) from Mary, Lauren, and Joe. |
| 6/8/2016 | WLAE-TV | Bon Operatit! featured on SPUDcast Host "Spud" McConnell discusses the groups beginnings and musical upbringings while the group performs a classical arrangement of the familiar "Unchained Melody" and their signature performance finale "Time to Say Goodbye." |
| 9/11/2015 | Catholic Community Radio | Bon Operatit! featured on WakeUp! Johnny Hebert, Jeff Blackwell, Gaby Chauvin, and Karen Hornsby interview Mary and Joe on how the group is able to reach people on a deeper level using music as a bridge. |
| 4/14/2015 | Thrillist | 18 Excellent Free Things to Do in New Orleans Thanks Thrillist for listing Bon Operatit's FREE opera perfomances on Bourbon St. as one of the eighteen excellent free things to do in New Orleans. |
| 5/17/2013 | Buzzfeed | 10 Crucial Things New Orleans Had First Opera is listed as the number 1 crucial thing New Orleans had first. And look who gets a shout out in the opera write-up! |
| 1/10/2013 | The Advocate | Bon Operatit! Sings for Your Supper Article featuring the group and their new Sensatiable CD. |
| 11/9/2012 | Steppin Out | Steppin' Out Features Bon Operatit! in Studio Host Peggy Scott Laborde welcomes the opera group Bon Operatit!, who perform in studio |
| 11/1/2010 | GoNola.com | "Bon Operatit! Hits All the High Notes""Bon Operatit! Hits All the High Notes" Blog post and feature video showcases the group and the "Opera Returns to Bourbon" series at The Inn On Bourbon in its second year. |
| 9/30/2009 | Associated Press | "Bringing Opera Back to Bourbon Street" Video featuring Bon Operatit! soprano, Lauren Mouney Gisclair, talking about their upcoming performances at The Inn On Bourbon. |
| 9/29/2009 | USA Today | "Opera makes a comeback on Bourbon Street" article Article about the groups upcoming concert series at The Inn On Bourbon featuring the trio. |
| 9/29/2009 | Nola.com | Bon Operatit! featured on NOLA.com Article prominently featuring Bon Operatit!'s performances at The Inn On Bourbon. |
| 9/28/2009 | ABC News | "90 Years Later, Opera's Back on Bourbon Street" article Article by Associated Press Writer, Stacey Plaisance, as it appeared on the ABC News website prominently features Bon Operatit!'s performances at The Inn On Bourbon. |
| 9/26/2009 | Baton Rouge Advocate | Photograph of Bon Operatit! soprano, Lauren Associated Press photographer Cheryl Gerber beautifully captures Lauren singing an aria at The Inn On Bourbon. |
| 9/22/2009 | WWL-TV | Bon Operatit makes a second television appearance on WWL-TV's Morning Show The group performs a variety of song favorites to promote their new concert series at The Inn On Bourbon, the site of the Old French Opera House. |
| 9/22/2009 | ABC 26 | Bon Operatit makes a television appearance on ABC 26's Good Morning New Orleans Show Mary, Jesse, and Lauren sing a selection from Phantom of the opera as they promote the groups upcoming series at The Inn On Bourbon. |
| 9/20/2009 | Baton Rouge Advocate | "Hotel Embraces Operatic Past" article Article features Bon Operatit! who will be a regular featured act at The Inn On Bourbon this upcoming year. |
| 9/19/2009 | Where Y'At Managazine | Review of Bon Operatit!'s new CD Dean Shapiro gives favorable reviews to Bon Operatit!'s self-titled debut CD. |
| 8/27/2009 | WWL-TV | Bon Operatit makes their television debut on WWL-TV's Morning Show The group performs a variety of song favorites to promote the Culture Collision event. |
Bon Operatit! 2nd Appearance on WWL-TV's Morning Show
Bon Operatit! Appearance on ABC 26's "Good Morning New Orleans" Show
Bringing Opera Back to Bourbon Street
If you are a writer, photographer, editor, publisher, or other member of the media looking to publish a story, review, photo, or video segment featuring Bon Operatit!, please visit our press kit below and let us know if additional assistance is needed.
Need Media Assistance or a Story Idea?
If you are a member of the media including a print, broadcast, freelance, online and music journalist looking for story ideas or assistance, we can help. Call Lauren Gisclair at 504-232-1046.
