La bohème

Opera in four acts

Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Poetry, poverty, and passion in 1830s Bohemian Paris.
Puccini's most beloved opera and one of the most performed in the repertoire, La bohème takes us through the streets of the Latin Quarter in 19th century Paris when the poor embroideress Mimì has a fateful chance encounter with the poet Rodolfo. Laugh and cry as a group of friends struggle and celebrate through the Bohemian lifestyle and experience the heartbreak of a lover's impending demise.

February | 14 - March | 28

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Sung In:

Italian


With Translations In:

English

ACT 1
INTERMISSION 1
ACT 2
INTERMISSION 2
ACT 3
INTERMISSION 3
ACT 4

Cast & Staff

Mimi

Ashley Milanese

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Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

Rodolfo

Woo Young Yoon

Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

Musetta

Virginia Mims

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Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

Marcello

Filippo Fontana

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Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

Colline

Young Bok Kim

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Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

Benoit

Brian Kontes

Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

Alcindoro

Hans Tashjian

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Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

Conductor

Victor DeRenzi

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Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

Stage Director

Stephanie Sundine

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Performing

Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28

Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28

What should I wear to the opera?

You are encouraged to dress in whatever way you feel most comfortable. Some people like to make it special by dressing up. Others prefer to be more casual. Opening nights of each opera tend to be a bit more dressy (you will see more tuxes and long dresses) and matinees a bit more casual.  

One suggestion: it does tend to be cool in the theater (especially in the orchestra section) and so a sweater or wrap might be helpful.

Where do I park?

There is limited on-street parking near the Sarasota Opera House. There are several parking garages in close proximity to the theater, including the Palm Avenue Garage (1289 N. Palm Ave.) which is directly behind the Sarasota Opera House.

Valet parking is also available for all evening and weekend matinee performances. Valet parking is complimentary for subscribers and donors. Otherwise the cost is $10.

For more information please visit https://www.sarasotaopera.org/parking.

Where is the Sarasota Opera House?

The historic Sarasota Opera House is in downtown Sarasota at 61 N. Pineapple Street. 

For detailed directions, please visit https://www.sarasotaopera.org/directions.

Are there refreshments at the theater?

There are concessions at the Opera House which sell a variety of beverages, snacks, and sandwiches.  The lobby is open 1 hour and 15 minutes before a performance, and the courtyard is open 1 hour and 45 minutes before a performance. We encourage you to come early to enjoy refreshments. No food or drink are allowed inside the auditorium.