Singer

The Tales of Hoffmann (Les Contes d'Hoffmann) is a haunting opera that dives into the stormy, occasionally uncanny, love life of poet Hoffmann. In a series of flashbacks (and perhaps a bit too much wine), Hoffmann recounts three romantic escapades, each with its own fantastical twist—and each disastrously interrupted by a shadowy villain determined to ruin his good time. The opera is a blend of romance, heartbreak, and just the right dose of the surreal, proving that in Hoffmann’s world, if something seems too good to be true, it probably involves an evil doppelgänger or a mechanical doll.

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Tales of Hoffmann

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Step into the warm glow of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for Carols & Classics—an evening of peaceful reflection and timeless music. With a special performance by the Milwaukee Children’s Choir, it’s a quiet, beautiful escape from the holiday rush.

Carols & Classics

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,  Milwaukee

Gather 'round the fireplace at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for a cozy night of classic carols and warm vibes. It’s a festive, family-friendly evening—perfect for grandma, her best friend, and everyone in between.

Caroling at the Fireplace

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

Step inside the historic Milwaukee Club for a night of music, cocktails, and easy elegance. It’s the perfect blend of festive cheer and a touch of fancy—without the fuss.

Celebrating the Season in Song

The Milwaukee Club

Sidekick Leporello follows the notorious and unapologetic nobleman Don Giovanni (yes, that Don Juan) as he waltzes through life with a scandalous checklist: seduction, deception, and, naturally, leaving a trail of broken hearts and vengeful fiancés. Despite plenty of red flags (and, let’s be honest, a few angry mobs), he shrugs off every warning like yesterday’s conquest. No lesson learned, no apologies offered—until fate shows up, ready to dish out a final, fiery “we need to talk.”

Don Giovanni

An Aria Extravaganza

Tosca, set in 1800s Rome, is a whirlwind of love, jealousy, and political intrigue starrings a fiery diva; her political activist lover, and the ruthless police chief who sees “no” as just a starting point. His obsession with Tosca is all of their downfall. 

Known for its intense drama and high-stakes twists, Tosca serves up enough passion, betrayal, and mayhem to keep even the toughest opera cynic hooked—because in Tosca, love conquers all, but not before a little murder.

Baritone

David Drettwan

Events

Upcoming events

15 - 17 May, 2026

Tosca · The Florentine Opera

Past events

13 - 15 Mar, 2026

Tales of Hoffmann · The Florentine Opera

Dec 11, 2025

Carols & Classics · The Florentine Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Sciarron in Tosca by Puccini

The Florentine Opera

Masetto in Don Giovanni by Mozart

The Florentine Opera

Crespel, Hermann in Tales of Hoffmann by Offenbach

The Florentine Opera

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