Singer

Set in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the late 1930s, La Bohème follows a group of young struggling artists as they experience the trials and tribulations of lives lived in art and love as the spectre of world war surrounds them. Centered around the somewhat toxic relationship between Rodolfo and Mimì as their passion flickers against the harsh truth of poverty and illness. Puccini’s beloved score breathes passion into every moment of the timeless libretto by Illica and Giacosa.

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La Bohème

Riverview Theatre

Donizetti’s delightful summertime comedy is a perfect mixture of romance, deception, jealousy, and the triumph of true love – with a sprinkle of hilarious social commentary. Peter Kozma directs an inventive production that will transport this evergreen operatic chestnut to a new and updated setting.

The Elixir of Love

Balboa Park

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.

Carmen

Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center For The Performing Arts

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

Rossini’s Il turco in Italia is a witty, self-aware comedy that playfully blurs the line between life and art. Fueled by curiosity, attraction, and cultural collision, the opera centers on the encounter between Selim, a Turkish traveler, and Fiorilla, a free-spirited Italian woman, whose mutual fascination ignites a whirlwind of romantic confusion and comic chaos. Beneath the laughter, the opera examines cultural and gender divides, and the tension between personal desire and social expectation. Rossini’s music drives the comedy with restless energy and quick turns of perspective, using rapid-fire ensembles and abrupt changes of direction to pull the audience into a world where flirtation becomes strategy, identity is constantly negotiated, and no one is quite as settled as they pretend to be. The music sparkles with rapid-fire ensembles, lyrical elegance, and irresistible comedic timing. As entertaining as it is insightful, Il turco in Italia remains remarkably relevant, offering a witty yet pointed look at relationships, identity, and the ever-lasting challenge of being true to oneself.

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Andrew Payne

Events

Upcoming events

24 - 25 Jul, 2026

Il turco in Italia · Opera Neo

Past events

Nov 1, 2025

La Bohème · Shreveport Opera

25 - 26 Jul, 2025

The Elixir of Love · Opera Neo

Future and recently performed repertoire

Schaunard in La bohème by Puccini

Shreveport Opera

Dancaïro in Carmen by Bizet

Florida Grand Opera

Belcore in The Elixir of Love by Donizetti

Opera Neo

Prosdocimo, The Poet in Il turco in Italia by Rossini

Opera Neo

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