Carmen

Posted on Tuesday, August 31

© Robert Kusel/Lyric Opera of Chicago

Georges Bizet
What could make a man cheat on his fiancée, drive his mother to tears, and ditch a good job? One woman — Carmen! She’s the sex-bomb, gypsy seductress who loves them and leaves them — tossing egos and hearts in the dust.

To the tune of some of the most memorable music ever composed (the Toreador Song, the Habanera, and more!) her story unfolds in the sultry Spanish sun: Corporal Don José arrests Carmen for knifing another cigarette girl — but he’s the emotional prisoner! So how can he possibly let her live when she dumps him for a famous matador?

As Carmen, Kate Aldrich and Nadia Krasteva — two drop-dead gorgeous mezzos who’ve made this role their own in major European theaters.

As Don José, Yonghoon Lee and Brandon Jovanovich — two tenor sensations everyone wants to hear.

Kyle Ketelsen, Nicole Cabell, and Elaine Alvarez complete this red-hot cast!

Oct 13- 29 March 12- 27
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