Puccini’s beloved, essential opera of love.
Austin Opera concludes its 2018–2019 season with one of the most enduring works in all of opera: Puccini’s La bohème, April 27–May 5, 2019, at the Long Center.
Deep in the heart of Paris’s Latin Quarter—where music and dancing swirl nightly at the Café Momus— Mimì, a lovely seamstress of delicate health, meets handsome poet Rodolfo. Eccentric singer Musetta flirts and feuds with painter Marcello. And philosopher Colline and musician Schaunard do their best to distract the landlord from the rent.
Puccini’s sweeping story of young bohemians struggling to fulfill their dreams and find true love contains some of the most beloved music in all of opera. La bohème is frequently referenced in popular culture—from the Academy Award–winning film Moonstruck to the Tony–winning musical Rent—making the story and its music instantly recognizable to even newcomers to opera.
This exquisite production is a traditional telling of the classic tale, from the iconic Christmas Eve panorama in the riotous Café Momus scene in Act II to the dreamy snowscape at the city’s gate in Act III.
The City of Light’s snowy streets, drafty tenements, and nightclub diversions come to life in a production certain to linger in the memory long after its final heartrending scene.
Students and Military get a discount. Just call us at 512-472-5992 for more information.
Phone: 5124725992
Email: information@austinopera.org
2019/04/27 - 2019/05/05
Additional time info:
Don’t forget to join us for Opera Overtures, offered one hour before every Austin Opera performance! These free lectures provide expert insights designed to boost your enjoyment of the production for both opera aficionados and first-time opera goers.
Saturday, April 27, 2019- 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 2, 2019 -6:30 PM
Sunday, May 5, 2019 – 1:30 PM
Also, please stay after the performance for a Q & A with the cast. Free to all ticket holders. Visit AustinOpera.org to see which performances include these bonus presentations.
Thursday, May 2, 2019- 9:45 PM
Sunday, May 5, 2019 -4:45 PM
FREE for ticket holders!
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704