Puccini’s turandot comes to the grand opera house in may 2024

OperaDelaware is thrilled to present Puccini's opulent, unfinished masterpiece TURANDOT at The Grand on May 17 & 19. The Princess Turandot will marry any suitor who seeks her hand, as long as they can answer three riddles. But if they fail, they'll have a date with the executioner's blade!

Featuring a compelling NEW ending written by acclaimed Scalia/Ginsburg composer Derrick Wang and starring Michelle Johnson, John Pickle, and Karen Vuong, experience Puccini's final opera filled with sumptuous music including "Nessun Dorma" and find out for yourself - has Princess Turandot finally met her match?

Read the opera’s synopsis HERE

Tickets start at just $29 - get yours today!

Run time: 3 hours with two 15-minute intermissions

Don’t miss Turandot on May 17 & 19 at The Grand. Contact the OperaDelaware box office at 302-442-7807 with any questions.

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTOR - Xinxin Tang
CONDUCTOR - Anthony Barrese
STAGE MANAGER - John Hunter
CHORUS MASTER - George Hemcher
WIGS & MAKEUP - Brittany Rappise

Meet the cast

Pre-performance lectures

Dr. Aaron Ziegel offered two virtual pre-performance lectures on Zoom. These informative, informal lectures are designed to give audiences an insider look at the music, history, and drama of Puccini’s iconic Turandot.