Considered one of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s romantic depiction of Parisian bohemians captivates audiences. Soaring arias and glorious melodies collide with harsh realities. Wolf Trap Opera’s bright cast will embody the relatable and endearing characters in this heart-wrenching tale, leaving no one unmoved.
Before the performance, join radio host and producer Mary Jo Heath, who was “Voice of the Met” for 15 seasons, in the Terrace Pavillion at 7 PM for a preshow talk. She’ll share her enthusiasm for the opera and tell stories about her experience in the industry.
Sung in Italian with English captions.
Conductor: Grant Gershon
Original Director: John Caird
Revival Director: Katherine M. Carter
Scenic & Costume Design: David Farley
Lighting Design: Michael James Clark
Wig & Makeup Design: Anne Nesmith
Principal Coach: Christopher Turbessi
Chorus Master/Pianist: Nate Raskin
Assistant Chorus Master/Pianist: Ye In Kwak
Italian Diction Coach: Nicolò Sbuelz
Supertitles: Michelle Papenfuss
Intimacy & Fight Coordinator: Casey Kaleba
Assistant Director (Fellow): Elio Bucky
Production Stage Manager: Rachel Henneberry
Assistant Stage Managers: Gina Hays & Arturo Fernandez Jr.
Rodolfo: Eric Taylor
Schaunard: Laureano Quant
Benoit/Alcindoro: Adam Partridge*
Mimi: Amanda Batista
Parpignol: Jerek Fernández*
Marcello: Blake Denson
Colline: Le Bu
Musetta: Midori Marsh
Customs Officer: Mario Manzo*
Sergeant: Yichen Xue*
Prune Man: Logan Wagner*
Chorus: (AGMA) and Studio Artists, and Children’s Chorus of Washington
*Studio Artists
La bohème is a co-production of Houston Grand Opera Association, Canadian Opera Company, and San Francisco Opera.
