Verdi's Rigoletto

A father's revenge is no jester's joke
Torn between a servant’s bitterness and a father’s love, Rigoletto discovers that revenge is a double-edged sword....more info

Mozart's Così Fan Tutte

An outlandish bet puts true love to the test
The game, light-hearted at first, gets complicated when hearts are torn and emotions conflicted. Will love and trust be restored so there is a “happy” ending with the original couples? Or will we be left to wonder: is there any such thing as “true love”?...more info

Wagner's The Valkyrie

A fierce storm rages for a precious treasure
All of Wotan’s might cannot prevent the fate that will separate father from daughter. Soar like a Valkyrie on the wind into Wagner’s epic narrative, told with music unmatched in larger-than-life expressive power....more info

Puccini Madama Butterfly

Die with honor rather than live in disgrace
This fragile “Butterfly”, willing to sacrifice everything for a man who isn’t worthy of her, is blind to the heartbreak and humiliation awaiting her when Lt. Pinkerton finally returns. In one of the most emotionally shattering conclusions in all of opera, a clash of two cultures results in the ultimate sacrifice in the face of dishonor....more info