La Bohème coming this october

In Puccini’s La bohème, struggling artists and dreamers in 19th-century Paris collide in a whirlwind of love, jealousy, heartbreak, and hope.

Performances at The Grand Opera House
October 25 | 7:30 PM
October 27 | 2 PM

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Opening Night Microgala to join us for the party BEFORE the opera!

The poet Rodolfo and painter Marcello are roommates and the epitome of Bohemians - struggling artists who resort to burning their art and furniture to keep warm in the cold winter months. When Mimì, a neighbor and seamstress, knocks on Rodolfo’s door in need of a light for her candle, the chemistry between the two could light the city of Paris ablaze. But is love enough to overcome the cruelty of poverty and disease? Or will the flame that burns between them flicker and die when faced with the harsh reality of life?

OperaDelaware celebrates our FOURTH coproduction with Opera Baltimore, a partnership that has flourished, inspired, and advanced opera in the region.

A timeless love story…

This October, experience the enduring romance and passion that inspired the musical RENT and the movie Moonstruck!

jonathan Larson’s 1996 Tony-Award and pulizer prize Winning musical Rent is based on La Boheme while also exploring the HIV/AIDS crisis of the late 20th century.

Cher and Nicholas cage in Moonstruck (1987) attending the opera La Boheme at the Metropolitan opera. The music of La Boheme can be heard throughout the film.

Read more about the connection between La bohème and Moonstruck in this article from OPERAWIRE.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll fall in love, and you’ll never forget La bohème this October at The Grand Opera House.


 

Meet the cast

Mimì - Toni Marie Palmertree
Rodolfo - Edward Graves
Marcello - Daniel Rich
Musetta - Emily Margevich
Colline - Christian Simmons
Schaunard - Gerard Moon

Conductor - Domenico Boyagian
Director - Haley Stamats

 


Virtual lectures with Dr. Aaron Ziegel

Dr. Aaron Ziegel will offer virtual pre-performance lectures on Zoom thanks to a partnership with Opera Baltimore and Towson University. These informative, informal lectures are designed to give audiences an insider look at the music, history, and drama of Puccini’s iconic La bohème, the opera that inspired the musical RENT and the movie MOONSTRUCK!

Join OperaDelaware and Opera Baltimore for THREE free virtual lectures with Dr. Aaron Ziegel on October 1, 8, and 15 at 7 PM. Lectures will also be available to watch after the livestream.