"Exquisite – such psychological complexity."
– John Moore, The Denver Post
– John Moore, The Denver Post
"Admirable intelligence. Convincing, palpable emotions. Mesmerizing greatness."
– Kristen A. Meinzer, Online Stage
– Kristen A. Meinzer, Online Stage
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"Superbly insightful. Extraordinary."
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"A rare performer in her dramatic ease."
– Michael Phillips, St. Paul Pioneer Press |
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"Stellar, artistic, well-crafted, explosive."
- Holly Bartges, Colorado Back Stage |
"Breathtaking."
-American Record Guide |
"A vital, controlling presence."
- Peter Vaughan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune |
"Zestful humor, specific and engaging acting choices and emotional courage."
- John Townsend, City Pages
- John Townsend, City Pages
"Magnificent. Luminous. Sublime."
- Dominic Papatola, St. Paul Pioneer Press
- Dominic Papatola, St. Paul Pioneer Press
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"You simply cannot miss it."
- Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- Minnesota Monthly Magazine
CRITICS AND AUDIENCES ARE RAVING!
"Norah Long is mesmerizing." - Talkin' Broadway
"The most sympathetic Amanda I've ever seen." - Play off the Page
"Innovative and risk-taking, gorgeously executed, a cast that is simply perfection, so precise and specific. #TCTheater favorite Norah Long is an absolute gem as Amanda, funny and tragic, dramatic and devastating." - Cherry and Spoon
"Norah Long is simply magnificent. She brilliantly captures Amanda's unique blend of charm, eccentricity and anxious inner tumult and makes her a fascinating woman to watch." - St. Paul Pioneer Press/twincities.com
"This show belongs to the luminary Norah Long as Amanda and Long devours the role whole. There is not a moment that she wastes and not an emotion that she holds back. She lives in this world so fully and is so realized as a character that anytime she has the spotlight, the audience is held fast in her grasp. Long plays the whole gambit of emotions in this piece and every one is played to perfection. A tour de force performance." - Broadway World
"Norah Long’s turn as Amanda acts as the driving force holding this family and this production together. Long masterfully navigates the 'great transition' of the Southern belle, moving from manipulative charm to maternal ferocity in a heartbeat. She is a powerhouse, clinging to the wreckage of a faded heritage with a tragic, relentless grace that is as exhausting as it is empathetic." - Minnesota Monthly
"Tremendous. A compelling drama brought to life by a brilliant cast in an exquisitely designed and executed production under masterful direction." - The Stages of MN
"Norah Long is mesmerizing." - Talkin' Broadway
"The most sympathetic Amanda I've ever seen." - Play off the Page
"Innovative and risk-taking, gorgeously executed, a cast that is simply perfection, so precise and specific. #TCTheater favorite Norah Long is an absolute gem as Amanda, funny and tragic, dramatic and devastating." - Cherry and Spoon
"Norah Long is simply magnificent. She brilliantly captures Amanda's unique blend of charm, eccentricity and anxious inner tumult and makes her a fascinating woman to watch." - St. Paul Pioneer Press/twincities.com
"This show belongs to the luminary Norah Long as Amanda and Long devours the role whole. There is not a moment that she wastes and not an emotion that she holds back. She lives in this world so fully and is so realized as a character that anytime she has the spotlight, the audience is held fast in her grasp. Long plays the whole gambit of emotions in this piece and every one is played to perfection. A tour de force performance." - Broadway World
"Norah Long’s turn as Amanda acts as the driving force holding this family and this production together. Long masterfully navigates the 'great transition' of the Southern belle, moving from manipulative charm to maternal ferocity in a heartbeat. She is a powerhouse, clinging to the wreckage of a faded heritage with a tragic, relentless grace that is as exhausting as it is empathetic." - Minnesota Monthly
"Tremendous. A compelling drama brought to life by a brilliant cast in an exquisitely designed and executed production under masterful direction." - The Stages of MN
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ABOUT NORAH
photo credit: Sarah Morreim
Minneapolis-based Norah Long has performed over 100 leading roles in an award-winning career spanning classical and contemporary drama, musical theater, opera, film, and concert. She also works as a director, music director, teacher, and composer.
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Minnesota Monthly Magazine
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
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LESSONS / COACHINGFrom vocal health in sports to showstopping solos, private lessons help Norah's students shine!
healthy singing audition prep integrated singer-actor techniques public speaking skills confident self-expression All ages and levels of experience welcome. |
PRIVATE EVENTSPartnering with other bests in the business,
Norah creates one-of-a-kind programs for weddings and receptions dinner parties church groups fundraisers corporate events Make it a day to remember.
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MERCHANDISE
CD - View from Violet Hill
$10.00
Featured on NPR's Pipedreams, cameos by The Okee Dokee Brothers, Jennifer Grimm, and others!
Featuring an array of notable musicians and rich instrumentations, this solo CD includes Norah's thrilling arrangement of A Mighty Fortress created with Bill Chouinard on the 108-rank Casavant Pipe Organ at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, MN.
Inspired by her family legacy, the packaging includes an 8-page full-color booklet with lyrics, stories, and photos.
Tracks:
This Is My Father's World
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
A Lord-Built House
Kindness, Kindness, Kindness
It Is Well with My Soul
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Be Thou My Vision
In the Sweet By and By
Amazing Grace
Here's One
How Great Thou Art
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Earth's Last Picture
15 songs, 59 minutes
Featuring an array of notable musicians and rich instrumentations, this solo CD includes Norah's thrilling arrangement of A Mighty Fortress created with Bill Chouinard on the 108-rank Casavant Pipe Organ at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, MN.
Inspired by her family legacy, the packaging includes an 8-page full-color booklet with lyrics, stories, and photos.
Tracks:
This Is My Father's World
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
A Lord-Built House
Kindness, Kindness, Kindness
It Is Well with My Soul
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Be Thou My Vision
In the Sweet By and By
Amazing Grace
Here's One
How Great Thou Art
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Earth's Last Picture
15 songs, 59 minutes
CD - Sweethearts of Song
$12.00
Beloved duets of MGM's sweethearts, Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald -- limited edition!
"Long's crystalline soprano and Halverson's warm baritone glisten
with nuance and emotional transparency."
Sung by soprano Norah Long and baritone Peter Halverson, accompanied by Skylark Opera Artistic Director Steve Stucki.
A not-to-miss for the operetta lover and collector of rare recordings!
tracks include:
Sweethearts, Indian Love Call, Dear Little Cafe, I'll See You Again, Wanting You, One Kiss-Stouthearted Men, She Didn't Say Yes, The Desert Song, Only a Rose, Love Me Tonight, Sympathy, The Merry Widow Waltz, Ah Sweet Mystery of Life, Italian Street Song, My Hero, Will You Remember
16 songs, 1 hour 4 minutes
"Long's crystalline soprano and Halverson's warm baritone glisten
with nuance and emotional transparency."
Sung by soprano Norah Long and baritone Peter Halverson, accompanied by Skylark Opera Artistic Director Steve Stucki.
A not-to-miss for the operetta lover and collector of rare recordings!
tracks include:
Sweethearts, Indian Love Call, Dear Little Cafe, I'll See You Again, Wanting You, One Kiss-Stouthearted Men, She Didn't Say Yes, The Desert Song, Only a Rose, Love Me Tonight, Sympathy, The Merry Widow Waltz, Ah Sweet Mystery of Life, Italian Street Song, My Hero, Will You Remember
16 songs, 1 hour 4 minutes
Paint Our Peace Face Mask
$7.00
Original graffiti art reproduced from Hi-Lake Initiatives' Paint our Peace community murals from the summer of 2020. This powerful mural entitled "Hello, My Name Is" was painted on plywood covering the windows of a Minneapolis Third Precinct business and measured 8' x 8'. Sold at cost.
3-layer mask: 2 layers of black cotton with one outer layer of polyester. Cotton layers: 95% 150gsm cotton, 5% spandex. Polyester layer: 93% 170gsm polyester, 7% spandex. Black trim. Approximate size: 7'W x 5"H. Machine Wash, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry.
AWARDS AND KUDOS
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Norah's "intensely committed" Magda received rave reviews and thundering ovations in Gian Carlo Menotti's gripping and eerily relevant 20C opera The Consul.
Norah Long in Menotti's "The Consul"
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Best Actress in a Play
Norah Long Marie Lombardi in Lombardi St. Paul's History Theatre 
Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
Norah Long Mother Superior in Sister Act Chanhassen Dinner Theaters 256 performances |
