In this gripping rendition of Bizet’s iconic opera, set against the backdrop of Franco’s Spain in 1937, Carmen emerges not only as a femme fatale but also as a courageous freedom fighter, defying authority at every turn. Carmen’s fiery spirit captivates audiences and reminds us of the consequences of passion unchecked. With its timeless themes of love and betrayal, Carmen remains an electrifying masterpiece.

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Carmen

Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center For The Performing Arts

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valéry is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas, fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

La Traviata

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Get ready for an opera of high-stakes drama, breathtaking spectacle, and one of the most legendary scores ever composed. Puccini’s final masterpiece, Turandot, comes to life in a production that honors the grandeur of its 1926 La Scala premiere while pushing boundaries with stunning visual technology. Seamlessly blending innovation with tradition, this epic tale is more immersive and electrifying than ever.At the heart of the story is the cold and enigmatic Princess Turandot, who tests her suitors with three impossible riddles—failure means death. But when the fearless Prince Calaf succeeds, the real challenge begins—not of intellect, but of love. Will he melt Turandot’s icy heart, or will fate take yet another victim?

Allen Charles Klein

Events

Upcoming events

7 - 28 Mar, 2026

Turandot · Florida Grand Opera

Past events

12 - 26 Apr, 2025

Carmen · Florida Grand Opera

Nov 11 - Dec 2, 2023

La Traviata · Florida Grand Opera

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