San Diego Opera Kicks Off 60th Season With a Classic Crowd-Pleaser
Get ready to be swept off your feet, San Diego! Our beloved San Diego Opera is celebrating its diamond anniversary in style, bringing back the timeless masterpiece that started it all 60 years ago. That’s right, La Bohème is taking center stage at the San Diego Civic Theatre from November 1 to 3, and it’s going to be one for the books.
A Blast from the Past with a Modern Twist
This isn’t your grandma’s La Bohème (though she’d probably love it too). While Puccini’s heart-melting melodies remain intact, the production is getting a 21st-century makeover. Picture this: traditional costumes meet cutting-edge projections. It’s like Instagram filters for opera, folks!
The story? It’s all about starving artists in Paris, falling in and out of love faster than you can say “croissant.” Believe us when we say, it’s way more fun than it sounds.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew
San Diego Opera is pulling out all the stops for this one:
- Kathleen O’Mara and Sarah Tucker are tag-teaming the role of Mimì
- Joshua Blue and César Delgado are sharing Rodolfo duties
- Latonia Moore is bringing Musetta to life
- Leroy Davis, Harold Wilson, and Søren Pedersen round out the main cast
Behind the scenes, we’ve got Lidiya Yankovskaya making her San Diego Opera debut as conductor, with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra backing her up. And let’s not forget Keturah Stickann, the mastermind behind that wild drive-in opera from 2020, who’s back to direct.
Opening Night Extravaganza
If you’re looking for an excuse to dust off that fancy outfit, the opening night on November 1 is your chance. The San Diego Civic Theatre will be buzzing with festive vibes to kick off this milestone season.
See You There!
La Bohème runs from November 1 to 3 at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Here’s the breakdown:
- Evening shows: November 1 and 2 at 7:30 PM
- Matinee: November 3 at 2 PM
Don’t worry if your Italian is a bit rusty—they’ve got English and Spanish subtitles projected above the stage. It’s like opera karaoke, minus the embarrassing singing on your part.
Tickets are on sale now here. Whether you’re an opera newbie or a seasoned pro, this is one show you won’t want to miss. Let’s raise a glass (or an opera glass) to 60 years of San Diego Opera!
See you there, San Diego!
