Stage Director

Love, passion, devotion and drama are just a few emotions that describe one of the greatest operas ever composed and a fixture in opera houses worldwide: Georges Bizet’s Carmen. Step inside Jacoby Symphony Hall and be immersed in a journey that will capture your heart with its romantic, fiery story.

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Carmen

Jacoby Symphony Hall

With scissors as sharp as his wits, the cunning barber Figaro is the go-to neighborhood trickster capable of solving any problem. When Count Almaviva finds himself smitten with the charming and clever Rosina, Almaviva knows exactly who to call to help him out. Through disguises and distractions, schemes and subterfuge, Figaro and Almaviva team up to outwit the dastardly Dr. Bartolo who would have Rosina—and her large fortune—for his own.

The Barber of Seville

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

The final offering for the mainstage season is Puccini’s only comic opera, Gianni Schicchi. This hilarious one-act farce is filled with ridiculous plans, hijinks, and trickery. It is the perfect opera for first-timers, and even though it’s brief, it’s delightfully entertaining. This one-act romp stars a world-class cast including local favorites Blythe Kelsey, Leslie Goldman, and Robert Feng, baritone Joshua Jeremiah in the title role with soprano Toni Marie Palmertree and tenor Brian Vu, led by conductor Mark Morash and director Gregory Keller.

Gianni Schicchi

Blaisdell Concert Hall

A thrilling pace, a deadly love triangle and determination in the face of evil: the perfect recipe for one of the most celebrated operas in history. Acclaimed Metropolitan Opera Stage Director Gregory Keller, Music Director Courtney Lewis and world-class vocalists transform Jacoby Symphony Hall for this powerful production of Tosca. Immerse yourself in Giacomo Puccini’s dramatic arias and soaring orchestral passages as they unfold in a visual and auditory masterpiece. Extraordinary musicianship and captivating 30-foot-tall projections elevate the emotions and grandeur of Puccini's masterpiece to new heights.

Stage Director

Gregory Keller

Events

Upcoming events

10 - 12 Apr, 2026

Tosca · Jacksonville Symphony

Past events

12 - 14 Apr, 2024

Carmen · Jacksonville Symphony

14 - 22 Oct, 2023

The Barber of Seville · Pittsburgh Opera

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