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

Make your plans for New Year’s Eve with Opera San Luis Obispo at the PAC in an epic evening of pops, opera, musical theater, and dance! The OperaSLO Grand Orchestra and maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff present a fantastic line-up of world-renowned award-winning artist and ensembles including vocalists Alba Franco Cancel, Shira Renee Thomas, Karen Dunn, Eliana Nunely, Gregory Gorrindo, Dylan F. Thomas, and Zach Apel.  This unforgettable New Year’s Eve Super Gala includes the San Luis Obispo premieres of George Gershwin’s "I got rhythm” with pianist Terry Spiller, and “Bubbles: A tribute to Lawrence Welk” with dancers from Santa Barbara’s State Street Ballet. And that’s just the beginning as we promise to thrill you with the greatest music of all time including hits from West Side Story, Funny Girl, Carousel, Carmen, and Tocsa just to name a few.This amazing evening all happens in the Harold Miossi Auditorium in Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

New Year's Eve Super Gala with OperaSLO & Friends

Make Mother’s Day weekend an epic “musical” memory with Opera San Luis Obispo’s grand production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel! This May 7th and 8th, a New England sea air will transcend upon Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo in a spectacular full production of this classic Broadway hit. You’ve not experienced musical theatre until you see it produced by a grand opera company, and OperaSLO’s production promises to thrill and wow patrons moment-to-moment with expansive sets and costumes, ballet, chorus, an internationally acclaimed leading cast, all accompanied by the full OperaSLO Grand Orchestra conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff. The production will be directed by Zach Johnson, who successfully directed the 2019 production of South Pacific.

Opera San Luis Obispo

19 - 20 Oct, 2024

Carmen by Georges Bizet

Dec 31, 2021

New Year's Eve Super Gala with OperaSLO & Friends

Opera San Luis Obispo