Carmen

Boston Lyric Opera presents a brand new production of one of the most famous operas of all time. November 6, 8m, 11, 13, 15m, 12, 2009 at the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street.

*BLO debut

Additional information:

• Download the latest press release here.
• In the artists’ own words: interviews with the artists about their excitement for Carmen.
• Carmen explorations: learn about the first Opening Night of Carmen in 1875, as well as bull fighting, gypsies, and other cultural and historical aspects that influenced the creation of the opera.

Production Photos
All scenery and costumes were created for BLO’s new production.

Spanish soldiers mingle with cigarette girls in the opening act of Carmen	Carmen (mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller) warns men to watch out if she falls in love with them	Carmen (mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller) contemplates new love as fellow gypsy Mercédès (mezzo-soprano Stephanie Chigas), Spanish soldiers, and cigarette girls look on.
Don José (tenor John Bellemer) is overcome with emotion while hearing a message from his mother conveyed by the devout Micaëla (soprano Hanan Alattar).	Carmen (mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller) swears she will love Don José (tenor John Bellemer) if he releases her from prison.	Famous bull fighter Escamillo (bass-baritone Daniel Mobbs) impresses his fans with the trials and tribulations of being a toreador.
Fellow gypsies Dancaïro (baritone Andrew Garland), Frasquita (soprano Meredith Hansen), and Mercédès (mezzo-soprano Stephanie Chigas) are in awe that Carmen (mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller) seems to be really in love.	Remendado (tenor Darren Anderson), a fellow gypsy, is amused by Carmen’s (mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller) proclamations of love for a soldier as gypsy leader Dancaïro (baritone Andrew Garland) listens with distain.	Don José (tenor John Bellemer) and Carmen (mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller) share a rare tender moment.
Zuniga (bass-baritone Darren Stokes*), Commanding Officer of the Spanish soldiers, threatens Carmen (mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller) who is distracting his officer Don José.	Don José (tenor John Bellemer) realizes he is forced to join Carmen (mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller) and her fellow gypsies after committing a major crime.	Micaëla (soprano Hanan Alattar) relies on her faith to combat her fear as she tracks Don José to rescue him from Carmen.