Puccini's Perfect Opera, La boheme

Minnesota Opera's production of Puccini's La bohˆ®me opens March 6

Twin-cast spectacular - James Valenti and Ellie Dehn; Adam Diegel and Jennifer Black

Minnesota Opera is pleased to remount its popular 1996 production of Puccini’Äôs La bohˆ®me. Considered the world’Äôs favorite opera, this heartwarming love story inspired Rent and is the quintessential portrait of romance, high-spirited friendship and the idealistic pursuit of love and art.

James Valenti* and Ellie Dehn*, who lit up the stage in the 2008 Romeo and Juliet, reunite in one cast, while Adam Diegel+ and Jennifer Black+ make their company debuts leading the other in this twin-cast spectacular. Hyung Yun* and Peter Barrett+ share the role of Marcello, and Karin Wolverton* (Rusalka) and Naomi Isabel Ruiz+ alternate as Musetta. The beloved Minnesota Opera production is lovingly reimagined by director Justin Way. Emmanuel Joel-Hornak conducts the Minnesota Opera Orchestra in his company debut.

Production Information

THE CAST

Rodolfo, a poet - James Valenti*, Adam Diegel+

Mimˆ¨, a seamstress - Ellie Dehn*, Jennifer Black+

Marcello, a painter - Hyung Yun*, Peter Barrett+

Musetta, a belle of the Latin Quarter - KarinWolverton*, Naomi Isabel Ruiz+

Colline, a philosopher - Jonathan Kimple*, Rodolfo Nieto+

Schaunard, a musician - JeffreyMadison*, Michael Nyby+

Benoit, the landlord - Ben Crickenberger

Parpignol, a toy vender - Brad Benoit

Alcindoro, Musetta's wealthy admirer - Ben Johnson

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Conductor - Emmanuel Joel-Hornak

Stage Director - Justin Way

Original Set Designer - Robert Brill

Set and Lighting Designer - Marcus Dilliard

Costume Designer - Jennifer Caprio

PERFORMANCE DATES

Saturday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m.*

Sunday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m.+

Tuesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m.*

Wednesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.+

Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m.*

Friday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m.+

Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m.*

Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m.+

ORDWAY

345 Washington Street, St. Paul, MN 55102

TICKETS

$20 - $200

Call the Minnesota Opera Ticket Office at 612.333.6669 or purchase online at mnopera.org.