Old Music News of article 319261 for 2006-12-29

La Scala cancels production of 'Candide'

AP - La Scala opera house has canceled a production of Bernstein's "Candide" that includes a scene with actors dancing in underwear while wearing masks of world leaders including President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

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