Jessica Sandidge

Matthew White

Reuben Lillie

Franco Pomponi

Maria Natale

Lauryn Nelson

Jonathan Wilson

Aurelien Mangwa

Chris Filipowicz

Vera Bowser

Opera Festival of Chicago

### Puccini Forever Opera Festival of Chicago

**Event:** Puccini Forever  
**Date and Time:** 7:30 PM, Friday, June 21, 2024  
**Venue:** Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University School of Music  
**Address:** 800 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614  
**Tickets:** $100 - $150  
**Running Time:** 90 minutes (with a 15-minute intermission)  
**Language:** Performed in Italian with English Supertitles  
**Music by:** Giacomo Puccini  

**Event Description:**
Experience the magnificence of Puccini’s masterpieces at the Opera Festival of Chicago’s exclusive event, "Puccini Forever." This enchanting evening will showcase captivating arias and scenes from some of Puccini's most beloved operas. Delight in mesmerizing performances featuring renowned Special Guest Star, Jonathan Tetelman, alongside a stellar cast including Eric Dubin, Reuben Lillie, Laura McCauley, Maria Natale, Franco Pomponi, Anthony Reed, Jessica Sandidge, Viktoria Vizen, Benjamin Werley, and Matthew White. Additionally, enjoy the exceptional talents of OFC Emerging Artists Vera Bowser, Aurelien Mangwa, Lauryn Nelson, Jonathan Wilson, and the OFC Young Artists.

**Concert Program Highlights:**
- "O mio babbino caro" from *Gianni Schicchi* - Jessica Sandidge
- "Povera Butterfly" from *Madama Butterfly* - Lauryn Nelson, Jonathan Wilson, Ben Werley
- "Minnie dalla mia casa son partito" from *La Fanciulla del West* - Franco Pomponi
- "O soave fanciulla" from *La Bohème* - Jonathan Tetelman and Maria Natale
- "In questa reggia" from *Turandot* - Vera Bowser
- "Bimba dagli occhi piena di malia" from *Madama Butterfly* - Jessica Sandidge & Matthew White
- "Tre sbirri, una carrozza...Te Deum" from *Tosca* - Franco Pomponi & tutti
- "Legna, sigari" quartet from *La Bohème* - Reuben Lillie, Aurelien Mangwa, Jonathan Wilson, Chris Filipowicz

**Ticketing Assistance:**
For ticketing assistance, please contact the Holtschneider Performance Center Box Office by email at musicboxoffice@depaul.edu or by phone at 773-325-5200. The box office is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM.

**Additional Information:**
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Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of operatic brilliance!