Opera Columbus' 'Opera on the Edge' Series to Present Abridged, English Version of LA TRAVIATA This Fall
By: BWW News Desk Sep. 22, 2015
Opera on the Edge performances are designed to provide an introduction to opera for those who have no experience with the art form or who may not be inclined to attend a traditional opera performance in a theatre.
In LA TRAVIATA, independent Violetta suffers from a terminal illness, but is striving to better her future when she falls desperately in love with the equally infatuated Alfredo, society's golden boy. But Alfredo's father rejects the match, insisting that Violetta will ruin Alfredo's reputation and the family name. Can their love survive? Sung in English and cast with emerging national artists and local performers, this modern and emotional production pushes the boundaries of opera and how it relates to our fast-paced world.
IF YOU GO:
LA TRAVIATA
At Shadowbox Live's Backstage Bistro (503 S. Front St.)
Performances:
Sunday, October 25, 5pm
Thursday, October 29, 9pm
Saturday, October 31, 4pm
Sunday, November 1, 5pm
Thursday, November 5, 9pm
Saturday, November 7, 4pm
Sunday, November 8, 5pm
Thursday, November 12, 9pm
Saturday, November 14, 4pm
Sunday, November 15, 5pm
Tickets to Shadowbox performances are $10 and can be purchased by calling the Shadowbox box office at 614.416.7625.
At The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro (1092 Bethel Rd.)
Friday, October 30, 6pm
Friday, November 13, 6pm
Refectory tickets are $90 and include a four-course dinner with a pre-set menu (beverages, tax, and gratuity not included). Held in the Choir Loft. Seating is limited to the first 36 guests. Reservations are required by calling 614.451.9774.
The mission of Opera Columbus is to enrich central Ohio by producing high quality opera, nurturing emerging talent, and cultivating exposure to opera in ways that feed the souls of our residents, bolster the cultural economy, and make central Ohio a great place to live, work and play. For more information, visit www.OperaColumbus.org.
Pictured: Soprano Andrea Shokery as Violetta. Photo by Jennifer Zmuda.
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