Stage Director

Immerse yourself in the Wild West with this inventive staging of Donizetti’s classic romantic comedy! Nemorino, a lovestruck but hapless farmer, pines for the wealthy, witty Adina— but Adina seems more interested in boastful Sargeant Belcore. Enter “Doctor” Dulcamara, who promises that Adina’s heart will be Nemorino’s with a few swallows of a magical love potion. Will the elixir work? Will love triumph? Or is Nemorino just, well… love-drunk?

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Elixir of Love

Louis Armstrong Park

The Devil finds work for the idlest of hands in Igor Stravinsky's neoclassical opera "The Rake's Progress." This 1951 masterpiece uses the glorious words of British-American poet W. H. Auden to tell the story of Tom Rakewell, a young man who inherits a fortune and abandons his hometown sweetheart, Anne Trulove, for the big-city pleasures of life in London. Obsessed with the idea that he is destined for greatness and cheered on by his diabolical companion, Nick Shadow, Tom trades his soul in exchange for fame and influence. An eternity of torment waits for him…unless true love can somehow find a way?

The Rake's Progress

University of Memphis

Opera Memphis proudly presents "La Calisto," a baroque masterpiece by Francesco Cavalli that explores themes of love, lust, vengeance, and astronomy. This captivating production is a highlight of our 2023-24 Season, showcasing the golden age of Venetian opera with a story that intertwines multiple Roman myths, challenging notions of gender and genre. 

**Event Details:**

- **Dates and Times:** 
  - Friday, March 22, 2024, at 7:30 pm
  - Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 7:30 pm

- **Venue:** Playhouse on the Square, 66 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104

- **Language:** Performed in Italian with English Surtitles, making it accessible to all audiences.

**Special Features:**

- **Pre-Show Talks:** Enhance your evening by joining us for insightful pre-show discussions. Plan your visit to ensure you don't miss these engaging talks.

- **Digital Program:** Access the LA CALISTO DIGITAL PROGRAM LINK for an in-depth look at the opera, including cast details, synopsis, and more.

**Cast Highlights:**

- Conductor: Žak Ozmo
- Stage Director: Ned Canty
- Featuring: Angela Yam as Calisto, Stephanie Doche as Diana, Marcus King as Mercury, and many more talented artists.

**Audience Advisory:**
This production is intended for mature audiences. Please be advised that it includes heavy haze and some strobe light effects.

**Tickets:**
Don't miss your chance to experience this exuberant masterpiece. BUY SINGLE TICKETS now and secure your spot for an unforgettable night at the opera.

Join us for "La Calisto" and immerse yourself in the eternal battles of love versus lust and responsibility versus desire, all set against the backdrop of stunning music and dramatic storytelling.

Stage Director

Ned Canty

Events

Past events

4 - 6 Apr, 2025

Elixir of Love · New Orleans Opera

22 - 24 Nov, 2024

The Rake's Progress · Opera Memphis

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