San Diego Opera Kicks Off 60th Season With a Classic Crowd-Pleaser
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
While Puccini’s heart-melting melodies remain intact, the production is getting a 21st-century makeover as traditional costumes meet cutting-edge projections.
The story? It’s all about starving artists in Paris, falling in and out of love faster than you can say “croissant.”
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.
- 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.
Tickets are on sale now here. Let’s raise a glass (or an opera glass) to 60 years of San Diego Opera!
See you there, San Diego!
