Stage Director

When the smoke clears, only truth is left standing.

Set in Richmond, VA, Intelligence is inspired by a gripping true story of espionage, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom. With the Civil War blazing, Elizabeth Van Lew, a socialite from a prominent Confederate family, is running a secret pro-Union spy network that feeds intelligence to the North. Working alongside her, Mary Jane Bowser, an enslaved woman who becomes a spy, infiltrates the heart of the Confederacy. With dramatic storytelling, a pulse-pounding score, and electrifying movement, Intelligence reveals how two brave women came together, risking everything for freedom.

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Intelligence

George Mason University

Dominion Energy Center

Harrison Opera House

Celebrated worldwide, Carmen remains an unmissable opera that inspired a  legend. Bizet’s Carmen is centered on the passionate and free-spirited Carmen, a seductive cigarette factory worker who lives by her own rules. Her love triangle with soldier Don José and bullfighter Escamillo leads to jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy. Carmen's fierce independence and tragic end make it a compelling tale of love, obsession, and fate.

Carmen

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Celebrated worldwide, Carmen remains an unmissable opera that inspired a legend. Join us for an opportunity to hear from our stage director, conductor, and lead mezzo soprano about this production of love, obsession, and fate!

Our Versed series takes place as an intimate gathering in our very own Lueders Opera Center in the Riverwest neighborhood. These are FREE and open to the public.

Versed: Carmen

Wayne and Kristine Lueders Opera Center

Experience the timeless masterpiece of Giuseppe Verdi, "La traviata," brought to life by the San Diego Opera at the San Diego Civic Theatre. This beloved opera, known for its emotionally charged music, memorable arias, and thrilling duets, remains one of the most cherished works in the operatic repertoire. Set against the dazzling backdrop of 19th-century Paris, "La traviata" tells the poignant story of Violetta Valéry, a courtesan who finds true love with the young nobleman Alfredo Germont. Their passionate affair faces challenges from societal conventions and family interference, leading to a heartbreaking choice.

Join us for an unforgettable performance featuring a cast of internationally acclaimed artists. Tenor Zach Borichevsky will make his San Diego Opera debut as Alfredo, bringing his talents to the stage alongside soprano Andriana Chuchman, who returns as Violetta after her acclaimed debut with the company. They will be joined by bass-baritone Hunter Enoch and soprano Erika Nicole Alatorre, both making their company debuts. Under the baton of San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor Yves Abel, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra will provide the stirring score that has captivated audiences for generations.

Performances are scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:30 pm, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:30 pm, and a matinee on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the San Diego Civic Theatre, located at 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. Enhance your opera experience with our pre-opera talks, starting at 6:40 pm before the evening performances and at 1:10 pm before the Sunday matinee, providing insights into Verdi's masterpiece. Don't miss the post-opera Talk-Back session after the Sunday matinee, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the stars and cast.

"La traviata" is sung in Italian with English and Spanish subtitles projected above the stage, ensuring an accessible and enriching experience for all. This production is proudly sponsored by the City of San Diego, celebrating the power of opera to move and inspire diverse audiences.

Secure your tickets now for this unforgettable journey into love, sacrifice, and redemption. Visit the San Diego Opera website or contact the box office for ticket information and special discounts. Join us for a night of exquisite music, compelling drama, and breathtaking performances that will leave you spellbound.

La traviata

San Diego Civic Theatre

### Event Description: Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel

**Event Overview:**
Experience the enchanting opera "Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdinck, presented by the Utah Opera. This captivating performance follows the adventures of the courageous siblings, Hansel and Gretel, as they navigate a treacherous forest and confront powerful forces that threaten to engulf them. Their bond of sibling love serves as a powerful force against the darkness, making this opera a heartwarming tale of resilience and the enduring power of love.

**Performance Dates:**
- **Saturday, January 18, 2025** at 7:30 PM
- **Monday, January 20, 2025** at 7:00 PM
- **Wednesday, January 22, 2025** at 7:00 PM
- **Friday, January 24, 2025** at 7:30 PM
- **Sunday, January 26, 2025** at 2:00 PM

**Location:**
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre  
50 W 200 S,  
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

**Language:**
The opera will be sung in German with English supertitles.

**Key Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Stephanie Rhodes Russell
- **Stage Director:** Kyle Lang
- **Children’s Chorus Director:** Melanie Malinka
- **Hansel:** Sarah Coit
- **Gretel:** Maureen McKay
- **The Witch:** Frederick Ballentine
- **Lighting Designer:** Driscoll Otto
- **Children’s Chorus:** The Madeleine Choir School
- **Orchestra:** Utah Symphony

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Ticket Packages:** On sale now
- **Design-A-Series & Group Tickets:** On sale May 30, 2024
- **Single-Performance Tickets:** On sale August 1, 2024

**Additional Information:**
This opera is an ideal experience to share with your biological or chosen family, offering a narrative that explores love and resilience in the face of adversity. 

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Utah Opera's official website.

Humperdinck's Hansel And Gretel

Capitol Theatre

This enchanting opera follows the adventures of the courageous siblings Hansel and Gretel as they navigate the treacherous forest and confront the powerful forces that threaten to engulf them. As Hansel and Gretel strive to outwit The Witch and find their way home, their bond of sibling love serves as a powerful force against the darkness that surrounds them.

Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel

Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre

Mozart’s masterpiece tells the story of a handsome playboy, Don Giovanni, as he blazes a path to his own destruction in a single day. He’s loved by women as much as he loves them, but his disregard for decency catches up with him. In the end, supernatural forces exact the final punishment and, for the first time, the Don cannot outwit fate.

Don Giovanni

An audience favorite for over a century, this tale of four young Parisians who dedicate their lives to art and love is guaranteed to touch your heart. Puccini’s lush, romantic score perfectly captures the simple joys and heartbreaking sorrows of the idealistic young. Their camaraderie, conviction, and passions, masterfully conveyed by an iconic score, make La Bohème easy to love—and impossible to forget.

La Bohème

Kapiʻolani Regional Park

Prince Tamino sets out to rescue Princess Pamina from the formidable Queen of the Night (yes, her mother), armed with a magical flute and an anxious companion, Papageno. What begins as a straightforward mission quickly opens into a world of rigid traditions, obscure rules, and trials that test far more than bravery.

This is not just Tamino’s journey. Pamina faces the same ordeals, makes the same choices, and proves herself every bit his equal. Inspired by classic epic fantasy in the spirit of The Wheel of Time, Mozart’s The Magic Flute is a fantastical and occasionally heart-stopping adventure, where the world is strange, the path is uncertain, and—against all odds—love still wins.

Stage Director

Kyle Lang

Events

Upcoming events

14 - 16 May, 2027

The Magic Flute · The Florentine Opera

Past events

Jan 30 - Feb 15, 2026

Intelligence · Virginia Opera

16 - 18 May, 2025

Carmen · The Florentine Opera

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