Stage Director

CARMEN is widely accepted as the most famous opera of all time and Opera San Luis Obispo’s grand production of the timeless work promises to land far above expectations with an internationally acclaimed cast of opera stars, expansive ballet, spectacular two-story sets, vivid costumes: all accompanied by the fantastic OperaSLO Grand Orchestra! A countywide arts collaboration, this epic production will unify artists and other non-profits throughout San Luis Obispo County including Civic Ballet San Luis Obispo, Applause Children’s Theater, several collaborating choruses, and others. Carmen will be directed by Joshua Wentz (OSLO Debut), choreographed by Drew Silvaggio, and conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff.

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Carmen by Georges Bizet

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

‘The Merry Widow’ by Franz Léhar is among one of the most famous operettas in history. Operetta literally means “small opera” and is more like an American Broadway show than a traditional opera. This version is a brand new translation, libretto and dialogue, written by Mission Opera Artistic & Executive Director, Dr. Joshua Wentz and set in the 1980s! The show is in English and will feature a wide variety of dancing, including vogue, classic Viennese waltzing, the can-can, and a men’s kick line. The show will have you roaring with laughter at the comedic dialogue, as you take a trip down memory lane remembering the fashion and the culture of the glamorous 80’s, as the British Crown and Rock Stars like Elton John, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael desperately try to hold on to power.

Stage Director

Joshua Wentz

Events

Past events

19 - 20 Oct, 2024

Carmen by Georges Bizet · Opera San Luis Obispo

6 - 8 Jun, 2024

The Merry Widow: Madonna · Mission Opera

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