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2015/16 Season

LA BOHÈME

OCT 2-11 | 2015
at the Citi Performing Arts Center^SM Shubert Theatre

Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Sung in Italian with projected English translation.

Creative Team

Conductor David Angus
Stage Director Rosetta Cucchi*
Set Designer John Conklin
Costume Designer Nancy Leary
Lighting Designer D.M. Wood*
Projection And Sound Designer Seághan Mckay
Wig And Makeup Designer Jason Allen
Supertitle Adaptation John Conklin & Allison Voth

Boston Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus

Photos: T. Charles Erickson for Boston Lyric Opera © 2015

“One has to applaud Boston Lyric Opera for the boldness of its new production” –The Boston Globe

“A Risky and rewarding update…[with] intellectual punch and polish. This ‘Bohème’ finds itself in a new era, looking sharp and sounding terrific.” –WBUR

“Easily one of BLO’s most memorably sung offerings. A joy to hear.” –South Shore Critic

“Innovative…thought-provoking…truly heart-rending…” –Harvard Crimson

Cast, in order of vocal appearance

Jonathan Beyer as Marcello
Jesus Garcia* as Rodolfo
Brandon Cedel* as Colline
Andrew Garland as Schaunard
James Maddalena as Benoit
Kelly Kaduce as Mimì
Omar Najmi† as the vendor
Brad Raymond† as Parpignol
Mira Donahue as the child
James Maddalena as Alcindoro
Emily Birsan* as Musetta
Ron Williams and Vincent Turregano*† as the two students

* Boston Lyric Opera Debut
† Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artist

(l.-r.) Rodolfo (Jesus Garcia) and Marcello (Jonathan Beyer) lament the life of talented young artists in 1960s Paris in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

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Jonathan Beyer as Marcello in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) Rodolfo (Jesus Garcia) playfully captures film footage of Mimi (Kelly Kaduce) soon after the pair meet in 1960s Paris, in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) Rodolfo (Jesus Garcia) and Mimi (Kelly Kaduce) fall in love under a moonlit sky in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) Rodolfo (Jesus Garcia) and Mimi (Kelly Kaduce) cavort on the streets of 1960s Paris as citizens celebrate their consumerist tendencies in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) Musetta (Emily Birsan) enjoys the newfound sexual freedom of 1960s Paris in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) To the chagrin of state councilor Alcindoro (the internationally acclaimed James Madaelena) revolution foments on the streets of 1960s in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) Tony Award-winning performer Jesus Garcia stars as Rodolfo in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) Rodolfo (Jesus Garcia) and Mimi (Kelly Kaduce) reunite in the face of her failing health in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) Rodolfo (Jesus Garcia) and Mimi (Kelly Kaduce) embrace in her final moments in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

(l.-r.) Musician Schaunard (Andrew Garland) and philosopher Colline (Brandon Cedel) make a political statement in Boston Lyric Opera's new production of "La Bohème," directed by Rosetta Cucchi in her U.S. debut and running Oct 2-11 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston

OPERA ANNEX:
IN THE PENAL COLONY

NOV 11-15 | 2015
at the The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts

An Opera by Philip Glass
Libretto by Rudolph Wurlitzer
Based on the Story by Franz Kafka
Sung in English

Creative Team

Conductor Ryan Turner
Stage Director R. B. Schlather
Set Designer Julia Noulin-Mérat
Costume Designer Terese Wadden
Lighting Designer JAX Messenger
Wig And Makeup Designer Jason Allen
Surtitle Designers John Conklin & Allison Voth

Photos: Eric Antoniou for Boston Lyric Opera © 2015

“Ferreira and McFerrin are excellent.” – WBUR The Artery

“Excellent performances … this newest production will be counted as another in [BLO’s] column of successes.” – Boston Globe

“Captivating … very well presented, very well sung.” – WGBH

“Unforgettable … a true triumph in the company’s history.” – South Shore Critic

Cast

David McFerrin as Officer
Neal Ferreira as Visitor
Yury Yanowsky as Man

BLO Chamber Ensemble

Violin I Annie Rabbat Acting Concertmaster
Violin II Colin Davis Acting Principal
Viola Ken Stalberg Principal
Cello Loewi Lin Principal
Bass Robert Lynam Principal

(L-R): Yury Yanowsky as the Man (rear), Neal Ferreira as The Visitor, and David McFerrin as The Officer in Boston Lyric Opera’s new “Opera Annex” production of Philip Glass’s dystopian “In the Penal Colony” based on the Franz Kafka short story, and in a limited run Nov 11-15 at the historic Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts.

Neal Ferreira as The Visitor faces the terrifying presence of The Officer in Boston Lyric Opera’s new “Opera Annex” production of Philip Glass’s dystopian “In the Penal Colony” based on the Franz Kafka short story, and in a limited run Nov 11-15 at the historic Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts.

(Top-Bottom): David McFerrin as The Officer threatens Yury Yanowsky as the Man in Boston Lyric Opera’s new “Opera Annex” production of Philip Glass’s dystopian “In the Penal Colony” based on the Franz Kafka short story, and in a limited run Nov 11-15 at the historic Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts.

Boston Lyric Opera’s new “Opera Annex” production of Philip Glass’s dystopian “In the Penal Colony” based on the Franz Kafka short story in a limited run Nov 11-15, has transformed the historic Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts into a terrifying torture machine at the heart of the drama. Pictured (l.r.) are David McFerrin as The Officer and Neal Ferreira as The Visitor

Yury Yanowsky as the Man lay prone and exhausted in Boston Lyric Opera’s new “Opera Annex” production of Philip Glass’s dystopian “In the Penal Colony” based on the Franz Kafka short story in a limited run Nov 11-15 at the historic Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts.

(From top): Yury Yanowsky as the Man, Neal Ferreira as The Visitor, and David McFerrin as The Officer in Boston Lyric Opera’s new “Opera Annex” production of Philip Glass’s dystopian “In the Penal Colony” based on the Franz Kafka short story, and in a limited run Nov 11-15 at the historic Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts.

WERTHER

MAR 11-20 | 2016
at the Citi Performing Arts Center^SM Shubert Theatre

Music by Jules Massenet
Libretto by Édouard Blau, Paul Milliet, and Georges Hartmann

Creative Team

Conductor David Angus
Stage Director Crystal Manich
Set Designer John Conklin
Costume Designer Deborah Newhall
Lighting Designer Paul Hackenmueller
Projection Designer Greg Emetaz
Wig And Makeup Designer Jason Allen
Surtitle Designers John Conklin & Allison Voth

Photos: Eric Antoniou for Boston Lyric Opera © 2016

“A smart and dramatic new production” – Boston Classical Review

“Alex Richardson [held] the stage with a warm and flexible tenor … Sandra Piques Eddy delivers a sympathetic and well-sung Charlotte” – The Boston Globe

“A thrilling experience… It helps to have such great acting singers such as Alex Richardson in the title role, and the beautifully-voiced Sandra Piques Eddy.” – South Shore Critic

Cast

Alex Richardson as Werther
Sandra Piques Eddy as Charlotte
Rachele Gilmore as Sophie
John Hancock as Albert
With Jon Jurgens, David McFerrin, and James Demler

BOSTON LYRIC OPERA ORCHESTRA

(l.-r) Jon Jurgens, David McFerrin, Rachele Gilmore, James Demler in Boston Lyric Opera's “Werther,” running March 11-20 at the Citi Shubert Theater

Sandra Piques Eddy as Charlotte in Boston Lyric Opera's “Werther,” running March 11-20 at the Citi Shubert Theater

(l.-r.) Alex Richardson and Sandra Piques Eddy in Boston Lyric Opera's “Werther,” running March 11-20 at the Citi Shubert Theater

(l.-r.) John Hancock and Sandra Piques Eddy in Boston Lyric Opera's “Werther,” running March 11-20 at the Citi Shubert Theater

Alex Richardson as the title character in Boston Lyric Opera's “Werther,” running March 11-20 at the Citi Shubert Theater

(l.-r.) Sandra Piques Eddy and Alex Richardson in Boston Lyric Opera's “Werther,” running March 11-20 at the Citi Shubert Theater

(l.-r.) Sandra Piques Eddy and Rachele Gilmore in Boston Lyric Opera's “Werther,” running March 11-20 at the Citi Shubert Theater

(l.-r.) Sandra Piques Eddy and Alex Richardson in Boston Lyric Opera's “Werther,” running March 11-20 at the Citi Shubert Theater

THE MERRY WIDOW

APR 29 – MAY 8 | 2016
at the Citi Performing Arts Center^SM Shubert Theatre

Music by Franz Lehár
Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein
Sung mainly in English, with projected translations.

Creative Team

Conductor Alexander Joel
Stage Director Lillian Groag
Set Designer John Conklin
Costume Designer Gail Buckley
Lighting Designer Robert Wierzel
Choreographer Kyle Lang
Wig And Makeup Designer Jason Allen
Surtitle Designer John Conklin

Photos: T Charles Erickson for Boston Lyric Opera © 2016

[This ‘Merry Widow’] summons our longing for a time when the antics of lovers seemed the most important concern [and] wars were still fought with etiquette and manners.” – The Boston Globe

“Theatrically effective…with delicious irony [and] wonderful clarity [that] gave gravity to the comedy of manners…” – Boston Music Intelligencer

“A perfect example of how to do it right! It is so rare to see lavish, historically accurate production values on the contemporary opera stage….” – Edge Boston

Cast

Erin Wall as Hanna Glawari
Roger Honeywell as Count Danilo
John Tessier as Camille de Rosillon
Andrew Wilkowske as Baron Zeta
Chelsea Basler as Valencienne
Jesse Blumberg as Njegus

BOSTON LYRIC OPERA ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

Andrew Wilkowske in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

John Tessier, as Camille de Rosillon, and Chelsea Basler, as Valencienne Zeta, in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

Erin Wall, as Hanna Glawari, surrounded by ensemble in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

Roger Honeywell, as Count Danilo, surrounded by the ensemble in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

Erin Wall, as Hanna Glawari, in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

Erin Wall, as Hanna Glawari, and Roger Honeywell, as Count Danilo, in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

Roger Honeywell, as Count Danilo, leads a battalion of male comrades in a war of the sexes, in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

Jesse Blumberg in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

Ensemble members from Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow double as the grisettes – young bohemian French women – who perform the operetta’s iconic dance number. The Merry Widow runs April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

Erin Wall, as Hanna Glawari, dances with Roger Honeywell, Count Danilo, in Boston Lyric Opera’s new production of The Merry Widow running April 29-May 8 at the Citi Shubert Theater.

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