Director

They’re starving for everything but love. Rodolfo loves Mimi, Marco loves Musetta, Colline loves philosophy, Schaunard loves music, and they all love their eccentric Bohemian life in the garrets of Paris’ 19th century Latin Quarter. Starving artists all, this crazy cadre of young friends bear their poverty with laughter and grace, until it devastates them with unspeakable tragedy.  With beloved favorites like “Che gelida manina,” “Quando m’en vo, ”and “Donde lieta uscire,” Puccini’s divinely romantic score memorably illustrates the joys, struggles, loves, quarrels, triumphs, and tragedies of six  friends and lovers as they embody the true vie de bohème.

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La bohème

Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center For The Performing Arts

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Love can lead to ridiculous situations, and delightful chaos unfolds in The Elixir of Love when an ardent youth embarks on drastic measures to capture the heart of his beloved. Nemorino, a naive village lad, finds himself deeply smitten with Adina, a young woman of independent mind and means. Determined to win her affections, Nemorino resorts to any means necessary. Weary of his persistent and puppy-like adoration, Adina agrees to marry Belcore, a swaggering sergeant. In desperation, Nemorino seeks the aid of the traveling charlatan Dulcamara, investing his hope and meager finances in a supposed love potion.

The Elixir of Love

Ziff Ballet Opera House

Is the elixir a real love potion or just a huckster’s fake brew? We’re not going to tell the end, but we will say that you’ll fall in love with this opera. Do not miss this feel-good opera set to beautiful, timeless music.

Matt Cooksey

Director

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 4 Feb, 2025

The Elixir of Love · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

1 - 15 Feb, 2025

The Elixir of Love · Florida Grand Opera

Past events

Apr 6 - May 4, 2024

La bohème · Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

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