Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers was destined for the operatic stage.

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Romeo & Juliet

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Step into a world where romance and imagination collide in Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann—a dazzling masterpiece filled with famous melodies, unforgettable characters, and spellbinding fantasy. Inspired by the tales of E.T.A. Hoffmann, this enchanting opera follows its poet-hero through three love stories, each more magical and captivating than the last. From sparkling choruses and lively drinking songs to soaring lyrical passages, Offenbach’s irresistible score brings to life mechanical dolls, doomed lovers, diabolical villains, and the transformative power of artistic inspiration. In a new production by Chas Rader-Shieber, humor, passion, and wonder intertwine in one of opera’s most imaginative and beloved works.

Lydia Katarina

Events

Upcoming events

17 - 25 Apr, 2027

Romeo & Juliet · Pittsburgh Opera

2 - 25 Jul, 2027

The Tales of Hoffmann · Des Moines Metro Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in The Tales of Hoffmann by Offenbach

Des Moines Metro Opera

Juliet in Roméo et Juliette by Gounod

Pittsburgh Opera

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