Madison Opera
La Bohème
by Giacomo Puccini
Friday, November 7 & Sunday, November 9
Overture Hall
Runtime
2 hours 45 minutes, including two intermissions
Age Recommendation
10 and up
Sung in Italian with projected English translations
The highest purpose of poetry is to teach us to love.
The greatest love story in opera, “La Bohème” remains eternally young. Set to a ravishing score, Puccini’s classic opera tells of the lives, loves and losses of a group of young artists in a Bohemian quarter of Paris.
Whether you are new to opera or a long-time fan, don’t miss this moving work that audiences have adored for over a century, brought to life by a dynamic cast. “La Bohème” simply has no equal. Come fall in love all over again.
Meet the Artists
Mimì
Renée Richardson
Rodolfo
Terrence Chin-Loy
Musetta
Emily Secor
Marcello
Kyle White
Colline
Wm. Clay Thompson
Schaunard
Lifan Deng
Thank you sponsors
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Marshall Osborn
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Gialamas Family Foundation
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Bea & Lau Christensen
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Patricia & Stephen Lucas
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Thomas Terry
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Diane Adams in memory of Bert Adams
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Amy & Jerry Nickles
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The Wallach Family
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March 28 - March 29
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Saturday
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April 24 - April 26
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May 2 - May 17
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