American mezzo soprano Joyce DiDonato, who sang the role of Sister Helen Prejean in our production of Dead Man Walking a few years ago, broke her leg this weekend during a performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Opera House in England.  Amazingly, the self-dubbed "Cast-a-Diva" continued the performance with the support (both figurative and literal) from the rest of her colleagues. Joyce tells the whole story in her blog.

 

Joyce, all of us here at New York City Opera wish you a speedy recovery and a giant "Brava!" for your strength and showmanship.