La Bohème

Buy Tickets March 28, 31 April 3, 5, 2009

It’s Christmas Eve in Paris, and a young poet meets the love of his life in La bohème, Puccini’s story of romance, friendship, and the struggle for survival among starving artists. Pamela Armstrong and Frank Lopardo (Pinkerton in last season’s Madama Butterfly) headline as Mimì and Rodolfo, with David Adam Moore as Marcello, and Rhoslyn Jones making her Pittsburgh Opera debut as Musetta. Kevin Glavin adds a comic spin as the landlord Benoit and as Alcindoro. Antony Walker leads the production, designed by Tony-winner Michael Yeargan (for Light in the Piazza 2005) – late 19th-century Paris in its vigor and charm.

All shows at the Benedum Center.
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.
Estimated performance time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including two intermissions.

This production generously sponsored by:

“Frank Lopardo showed effortless, virile, Italianate sound and seamless acting ability.”
– Cincinnati Enquirer

“For those who turn to the opera for grand spectacle, this production rewards with Michael Yeargan’s impressive sets.”
– Baltimore City Paper

Audio

“O soave fanciulla” Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti

“Opening of Act II” Orchestra and chorus of the Berlin Philharmonic / Karajan

The Cast

Mimì: Pamela Armstrong
Musetta: Rhoslyn Jones
Rodolfo: Frank Lopardo
Marcello: David Adam Moore
Schaunard: Jonathan Beyer
Colline: Liam Moran
Benoit / Alcindoro: Kevin Glavin

The Production

Conductor: Antony Walker
Stage Director: Crystal M. Manich
Production: Pittsburgh Opera
Set Design: Michael Yeargan

Cast and opera are subject to change without notice.